The cloud is where mobile data collection and construction management has the greatest potential to influence operations. So reports ForConstructionPros.com.

The technology is also integral to systems that can revolutionize construction costs. Yet, few construction management companies are leveraging this technology and accompanying data security to their advantage.

There are six essential steps to consider when implementing secure cloud technology:

• A technology security officer to implement and management protocols for data
• Ongoing security risk assessment involving key players in the organization
• A classification system for data and how it is stored
• Security awareness training for employees
• Assessing risk for cyber breach
• Implementing cyber liability insurance

Read the full article from ForContructionPros.com.