Loss Scenario #2: Cyber Physical Damage During Construction
The situation: Threat actors infiltrate the data center project owner’s network, manipulating design data in digital
construction blueprints or BIM systems. These tampered files are then unknowingly used during the construction phase
of the project, embedding flaws into the build itself.
The fallout: The consequences can be catastrophic. The risk of structural failure halts progress, triggering costly
remediation and significant delays. The financial and operational strain quickly escalates as teams scramble to
assess and repair the damage.
The Big Picture Risk
A sabotaged design can act as a Trojan horse, introducing hidden defects that may not be discovered until it’s too
late. If the tampering is caught during construction, it means an immediate safety stand-down and potentially
tearing out and rebuilding faulty sections — costing both time and money.
If undetected, the long-term consequences can be even greater — anything from expensive retrofits of unsafe
facilities to, in the worst case, structural failure after handover.
