Clifford Chance
REvolve Report - Cyber: Navigating Emerging Threats In Real Estate
26 March 2025
"The real estate sector is particularly exposed to cyber threats, as it holds vast amounts of data and is often reliant on core IT systems. Interruptions and downtime can be extremely costly and as buildings become 'smarter', the attack surface only grows larger."
The Real Estate sector's increasing reliance on technology and digital networks enhances operational efficiency but also broadens the scope for cyber threats, which are becoming more sophisticated and exploit vulnerabilities in systems and data storage. Despite the growing risks, there is inconsistent awareness and unclear responsibility regarding cyber security within the industry, leading to inadequate preparedness and response. While AI solutions offer potential defences, they also empower cybercriminals to create more convincing attacks.
The latest REvolve report, 'Cyber: Navigating Emerging Threats In Real Estate', examines the unique cyber security challenges faced by the Real Estate sector and proposes strategies for improving cyber resilience and preparedness.
As a member of REvolve, the Digital Real Estate Innovation Council, Clifford Chance has contributed to this report alongside some of the leading names in the sector including Knight Frank, Legal & General Investment Management, re:sustain and Smart Spaces.
For more information, contact our Head of UK Proptech Matt Taylor; James Wong, Associate; or Viktoria Dipla, Trainee.
