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Construction Industry Tops Ransomware Risk, Says Encryption Software Study

Nordlocker, an encryption software firm, conducted research in 2021 and found that the construction industry faced the highest risk of ransomware attacks among 35 analyzed industries. This risk has increased since then, with Nordlocker reporting in 2023 that the construction sector experienced the most ransomware attacks from January 2022 to January 2023. The construction industry’s..

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Construction Bonds for Contractors

Most construction projects require contractors to provide bonds, which protect the owner against non-payment, lack of performance, shuttered business, or warranty issues. Also known as contract bonds, construction bonds guarantee the bondholder will fulfill the contract terms. Contractors generally purchase construction bonds to protect project owners from monetary loss. If an issue arises, the owner..

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Electronic Surety Bonds

The establishment of electronic surety bonds is owed to the National Multistate Licensing System and Registry (NMLS), an organization that simplifies the process of obtaining and validating professional credentials, such as licenses, across different states. The creation and prevalence of electronic surety bonds are primarily due to NMLS’s advocacy for their adoption and their provision..

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