Cybersecurity for
Contracting Businesses
Construction, roofing, landscaping, painting, HVAC, electrical — whatever you build, we protect. Stop payment fraud, secure job site devices, and keep your business running with 24/7 monitoring from a team that understands contractors.
Why Contracting Businesses
Are a Top Target
Contractors are one of the fastest-growing targets for cybercrime. Your business runs on email — bids, invoices, change orders, subcontractor agreements, and payment instructions all flow through inboxes that attackers know how to exploit. Business email compromise (BEC) is the #1 threat: criminals impersonate project managers, owners, or subcontractors to redirect payments to fraudulent accounts. A single spoofed email can cost tens of thousands of dollars — and most contractors don't realize it happened until the real vendor calls asking where their payment is.
Cyber Unit protects contracting businesses with the same enterprise-grade security that Fortune 500 companies use — without the Fortune 500 price tag. We secure your email, protect devices on job sites and in the office, train your team to spot scams, and monitor everything 24/7. And because security is tightly integrated with our Managed IT Services, there are no gaps between your IT support and your security team — because we're both. Take our free security assessment to see where your business stands.
Payment Fraud Protection
Stop BEC attacks that impersonate owners, PMs, and subs to redirect payments and steal funds.
Job Site Device Security
Protect laptops, tablets, and phones used by field crews — whether on-site, in the truck, or at home.
Integrated with IT
Security and IT work together. Faster response, complete visibility, seamless coordination.
What's Included in Our
Cybersecurity Services
Multi-layered security that addresses today's most common attack vectors — from endpoints and email to employee awareness and incident response.
Computer Security (EDR/MDR)
Advanced endpoint protection powered by SentinelOne. Every device is monitored 24/7 by our Security Operations Center for threats, ransomware, and malicious activity.
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
- Managed Detection & Response (MDR)
- 24/7 SOC monitoring
- Ransomware protection
Email Security
Protect your inbox from phishing, malware, and business email compromise. Works with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 to stop threats before they reach employees.
- Phishing prevention
- Malware blocking
- Zero-day protection
- Suspicious activity alerts
Security Awareness Training
Turn your employees into your first line of defense. Engaging training courses and realistic phishing simulations keep security top of mind.
- Interactive training courses
- Ongoing phishing simulations
- Completion tracking
- Risk scoring by employee
Vulnerability Management
Unpatched software is a leading cause of breaches. We automatically patch operating systems and third-party applications to close security gaps.
- Automated OS patching
- Third-party app updates
- Patch scheduling
- Update monitoring
Incident Response
When a security event happens, every second counts. Our team responds rapidly to contain threats, minimize damage, and get you back to business.
- Rapid threat containment
- Root cause identification
- Remediation support
- Post-incident review
Security Assessment
Know exactly where you stand. Our comprehensive security assessment identifies vulnerabilities, evaluates risks, and provides a prioritized roadmap for improvement.
- Full vulnerability scan
- Security gap analysis
- Third-party risk review
- Detailed findings report
Your Path to
Security Confidence
We've protected 500+ businesses using the same battle-tested methodology. No guesswork, no gaps — just a clear roadmap to peace of mind.
Security Assessment
Know exactly where you stand
We analyze your entire IT environment — systems, applications, access controls, and third-party risks. You receive a risk-prioritized findings report showing exactly what needs attention.
- Full vulnerability scan
- Security gap analysis
- Third-party risk review
- Prioritized findings report
Security Optimization
Address gaps, reduce risk
We remediate identified vulnerabilities and implement security controls based on risk priority. Your security posture improves measurably — and we prove it.
- Risk remediation
- Security controls deployment
- Third-party risk mitigation
- Measurable improvement
Business Resilience
Stay protected, stay ahead
Security isn't a one-time project. Your dedicated account manager ensures ongoing protection through monthly reports, quarterly business reviews (QBRs), and continuous threat intelligence.
- Monthly security reports
- Quarterly business reviews
- Ongoing threat intelligence
- Dedicated account manager
Security That Works
With Your IT — Not Against It
Most security providers operate in a silo. They protect your systems but can't fix them. When something goes wrong, you're caught between vendors. Cyber Unit is different — we combine security and IT expertise under one roof.
Integrated Security & IT
Our security team knows your IT environment because they work with your IT team — or are your IT team. One team, complete visibility.
Faster Incident Response
When we detect a threat, we don't just alert you — we contain and remediate it. Security and IT working together means faster recovery.
Strategic Reporting
Monthly security reports and quarterly QBRs keep you informed. Your dedicated account manager translates security data into business insights.
AI + Human Expertise
AI detects threats instantly. Human analysts investigate and respond. You get the speed of automation with the judgment of experts.
- Security siloed from IT
- Alerts without action
- Generic security products
- Per-incident billing
- No strategic guidance
- Security + IT under one roof
- Detection and remediation
- Solutions tailored to your business
- Predictable monthly pricing
- Dedicated account manager
Contractors We
Work Best With
If your business runs on email, handles customer payments, and has employees working from job sites — you're exactly who we built this for.
Construction Companies
Managing bids, subcontractor payments, and project documents across multiple active jobs. One spoofed invoice can cost more than a month of security.
Roofing, HVAC & Electrical
Trade contractors with office staff handling scheduling and billing while crews work in the field. Every device and inbox needs protection.
Landscaping & Painting
Growing service businesses that rely on cloud-based scheduling, CRM, and payment tools. As you scale, your attack surface grows with you.
Any Trade, Any Size
From 5 employees to 100, we protect contracting businesses across every trade. Enterprise-grade security without the enterprise price tag or complexity.
Cybersecurity for Contractors
FAQ
Why do contracting businesses need cybersecurity?
Contractors handle customer payment information, employee records, project bids, insurance documents, and subcontractor data daily. Business email compromise (BEC) attacks targeting payment redirects are the #1 threat — attackers impersonate owners, project managers, or subcontractors to reroute payments. Ransomware can lock you out of scheduling, estimating, and accounting systems. A single incident can halt active jobs and cost tens of thousands in recovery.
What types of contracting businesses does Cyber Unit protect?
We protect contracting businesses of all trades including general contractors, construction companies, roofing contractors, landscaping companies, painting contractors, HVAC companies, electrical contractors, plumbing businesses, and renovation firms. Our solutions are designed for businesses with office staff, field crews, and mobile workers who need protection across all their devices.
How does Cyber Unit protect contractors from payment fraud?
Our email security stops business email compromise (BEC) attacks before they reach your inbox. We protect Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace accounts from phishing, impersonation, and spoofing. Combined with security awareness training, your office staff and project managers learn to spot fraudulent payment requests, fake change orders, and impersonated vendor emails.
Can Cyber Unit protect devices used on job sites?
Yes. Our endpoint protection covers laptops, tablets, and phones used by field crews, estimators, and project managers. Every device is monitored 24/7 for threats — whether it's connected at the office, on a job site, or at home. We also help secure cloud-based tools like project management, estimating, and scheduling software.
What cybersecurity services does Cyber Unit offer?
We offer comprehensive cybersecurity including Computer Security (EDR/MDR with 24/7 SOC monitoring), Email Security for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, Security Awareness Training, Vulnerability Management, Mobile Security, Network Security, Cloud Security, Security Assessments, and Incident Response. All services are backed by AI-powered threat detection and human expert analysis.
What is EDR and MDR?
EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) monitors your devices for threats and suspicious behavior. MDR (Managed Detection & Response) adds 24/7 human analysis by security experts who investigate alerts and respond to real threats. Cyber Unit provides both, powered by SentinelOne and backed by our Security Operations Center.
How does your security assessment process work?
Our proven methodology follows three phases: (1) Assessment — we analyze your IT environment and produce a risk-prioritized findings report. (2) Optimization — we remediate identified risks and strengthen your security posture. (3) Resilience — ongoing protection with quarterly reviews, monthly reports, and a dedicated account manager.
Do you protect Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace?
Yes. Our email security solutions integrate directly with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace to protect against phishing, business email compromise, and malware. We also configure security settings and multi-factor authentication to harden your cloud environment.
How Secure Is Your
Contracting Business?
Take our free 5-minute security assessment to uncover vulnerabilities and get a personalized risk report — or talk to our team to build a custom security plan.