Are You Insured Against Cyberattacks? Here’s What Contractors Need to Know

Mark Smith, senior vice president at CRC Insurance Group, was one of the featured speakers at Friday’s annual meeting of the Associated General Contractors of Washington in Bellevue.

Smith leads CRC’s nationwide Cyber Liability Team, and is a wholesale insurance broker specializing in the placement of cyber, professional and management liability insurance. His topic on Friday addressed how to prevent, respond and insure against cyber risk.

The DJC spoke with Smith about cybersecurity in the construction industry. His answers were edited for style and length.