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Cybersecurity & Managed IT Services for Engineers & Architects in Texas
Architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms create some of the most valuable intellectual property in the professional services sector. Building designs, infrastructure plans, proprietary engineering processes, government facility blueprints, and client development plans represent years of expertise and millions of dollars in value. This makes AEC firms attractive targets for corporate espionage, ransomware, and data theft.
- 24/7 Texas SOC
- Veteran-owned SDVOSB
- No ticket queue
- Texas & nationwide coverage
CoreRecon delivers managed IT and cybersecurity services built for the technology-intensive operations of engineering and architecture firms. We understand the unique IT demands of AEC workflows — from large-file BIM collaboration to remote project site connectivity.
Why attackers target engineering and architecture firms
Research from Egnyte found that architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firms are roughly twice as likely to face ransomware attacks as companies in other industries, and ransomware groups regularly list engineering and architecture firms among their victims. The reasons are clear: your project files are large, valuable and deadline-driven, you share them with dozens of owners, contractors and consultants, and your firm sits in the payment chain for large construction draws. That makes AEC firms targets for ransomware, theft of designs and bid data, and invoice and wire-fraud schemes that impersonate project partners.
Texas: one of the busiest design and construction markets in the country
Texas firms design highways and bridges for TxDOT, hospitals and schools for public owners, energy and petrochemical facilities along the Gulf Coast, data centers and semiconductor plants in Central and North Texas, and facilities for the military bases in San Antonio, El Paso, Killeen and Corpus Christi. Each of those clients brings its own security expectations, and many now ask for proof before they award work.
Requirements engineering and architecture firms face
- CMMC for DoD design work: the DoD rule phasing CMMC into contracts took effect November 10, 2025. Firms that design or support defense facilities and handle CUI, such as drawings and specifications marked controlled, need CMMC Level 2 based on NIST SP 800-171.
- Texas state-agency contracts: under Texas Government Code §2054.5192, contractors whose employees access state agency computer systems must complete a cybersecurity training program certified by the Texas Department of Information Resources.
- Electronic seals and signatures: Texas engineering rules (22 TAC §137.33) govern how engineers seal and sign electronic documents, so firms need controls that keep sealed plans from being altered and keep seal files under the license holder’s control.
- Texas SB 2610 safe harbor: since September 1, 2025, Texas businesses with fewer than 250 employees that maintain a cybersecurity program aligned with a recognized framework can be shielded from exemplary (punitive) damages in data-breach lawsuits.
- Client and insurer demands: owners, general contractors and professional-liability and cyber insurers increasingly require MFA, secure file sharing, tested backups and written security policies.
CoreRecon secures large-file BIM and CAD workflows, protects project file shares and cloud collaboration, locks down remote access for field and job-site teams, verifies payment-change requests, monitors your network 24/7 and documents your program for CMMC, state contracts, clients and insurers.
Key Takeaways
- Engineering and architecture firms handle proprietary designs, government project data, and client intellectual property that cybercriminals and nation-state actors actively target.
- CoreRecon provides managed cybersecurity and IT services designed for the unique technology demands of AEC firms in Texas.
- Our solutions address CMMC requirements for defense-related engineering, ITAR compliance, and professional liability data protection.
- Veteran-owned SDVOSB with 30+ years of experience protecting intellectual property and technical data.
Compliance we help engineering and architecture firms meet
- CMMC 2.0 (DoD work)
- NIST SP 800-171
- Client security questionnaires
- NIST CSF
- Cyber-insurance requirements
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Why AEC Firms Face Cybersecurity Threats
Engineering and architecture firms face threats from multiple directions. Nation-state actors target firms working on defense, government, and critical infrastructure projects to steal design data and construction plans. Cybercriminals deploy ransomware knowing that project deadlines create urgency to pay. Competitors may sponsor corporate espionage to steal proprietary designs and bidding strategies. And the industry’s collaborative workflows — sharing large files with contractors, consultants, and clients — create data exposure risks.
Firms working on Department of Defense projects face additional requirements. CMMC compliance, ITAR regulations, and NIST 800-171 requirements demand specific cybersecurity controls for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) — and non-compliance can mean losing government contracts.
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AEC Firms We Serve
CoreRecon serves engineering and architecture firms of all sizes and specialties across Texas, including civil and structural engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, environmental engineering and consulting, architecture and interior design, surveying and geospatial firms, construction management, general contractors with design-build operations, MEP engineering, landscape architecture, and urban planning firms.
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CoreRecon’s Cybersecurity Services for AEC Firms
24/7 SOC Monitoring
Our 24/7 SOC monitors your firm’s network for unauthorized access to design files, project data exfiltration, and malicious activity — protecting your intellectual property around the clock.
CMMC and NIST 800-171 Compliance
For firms with DoD contracts, CoreRecon provides complete CMMC compliance services, including gap assessments, SPRS scoring, SSP development, and implementation of the 110 NIST 800-171 security controls required for handling CUI.
Penetration Testing
Our penetration testing identifies vulnerabilities in your firm’s network perimeter, VPN connections, cloud services, and file sharing platforms before attackers exploit them.
Data Protection and Encryption
CoreRecon implements encryption for design files at rest and in transit, secure file sharing solutions for collaboration with external parties, data loss prevention (DLP) to prevent unauthorized sharing of proprietary designs, and access controls that limit project data to authorized team members.
Incident Response
Our incident response team provides rapid containment and recovery for IP theft, ransomware, and data breaches — minimizing project disruption and preserving forensic evidence for legal action.
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Managed IT Services for AEC Firms
AEC firms have demanding IT requirements driven by resource-intensive design software, large file collaboration, and distributed project teams. CoreRecon provides managed IT services including high-performance workstation management for AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and other design platforms, BIM collaboration server hosting and management, secure cloud storage and file sharing for large design files, VPN and remote access for field engineers and project managers, network infrastructure designed for large file transfers and rendering workflows, backup and disaster recovery with project-file-aware recovery priorities, and help desk support from technicians who understand AEC technology.
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Why Texas AEC Firms Choose CoreRecon
CoreRecon combines cybersecurity expertise with a genuine understanding of AEC technology needs. As a veteran-owned SDVOSB with 30+ years of experience, we are particularly well-suited for firms working on defense and government projects that require CMMC compliance and security clearance-level data protection. We serve AEC firms across Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and Corpus Christi.
Texas coverage
Cybersecurity for Engineers & Architects Across Texas
Engineering and architecture firms across Texas design highways, energy facilities, hospitals, schools and defense projects in Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi and El Paso. Your CAD and BIM files, bid documents and client data are valuable intellectual property, and government and DoD work now carries strict security requirements. CoreRecon secures Texas design firms without slowing down large-file workflows.
Texas metro areas
Engineers & Architects Cybersecurity in Texas Metro Areas
CoreRecon protects engineering and architecture firms in every major Texas market, with engineers who can be on site when you need them and a 24/7 SOC monitoring your systems around the clock.
Houston
Energy, petrochemical and EPC engineering firms, plus architects designing healthcare, commercial and port facilities.
Dallas–Fort Worth
Transportation, infrastructure, commercial and data-center design firms across Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington.
Austin
Home of TxDOT headquarters and state agencies, with firms designing public infrastructure, semiconductor plants and data centers.
San Antonio
Military construction for Joint Base San Antonio, plus transportation, water and municipal infrastructure projects.
Plano, McKinney & Collin County
Corporate campuses, schools and fast-growing municipal and residential development. See also McKinney.
Corpus Christi & the Coastal Bend
CoreRecon’s home base, with port, industrial, LNG and coastal-resilience projects across South Texas.
El Paso
Military construction at Fort Bliss, border infrastructure and public projects across West Texas.
Rio Grande Valley
Transportation, border-infrastructure and fast-growing municipal and residential projects across the Valley.
Beyond Texas
Engineers & Architects Cybersecurity Across the United States
CoreRecon’s security program for engineering and architecture firms works wherever your offices, sites and customers are. We protect design firms nationwide through our 24/7 Security Operations Center, remote managed IT and on-site engagements, and we currently serve clients in states including North Carolina, Colorado, Florida and California, as well as Guam.
For multi-state organizations, we align your program with CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 for defense work, client security requirements and state contract rules, plus the breach-notification laws of each state where you operate, so one security program covers every location. Wherever you are, you call and an engineer helps you right away.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do engineering firms need CMMC compliance?
If your firm handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) under DoD contracts, you must achieve CMMC Level 2 certification. This includes firms providing engineering services to defense primes and government agencies.
How does CoreRecon protect design files?
We implement encryption, access controls, DLP policies, secure file sharing platforms, and monitoring for unauthorized access or exfiltration of design files and project data.
Does CoreRecon support AEC software platforms?
Yes. We support AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, SketchUp, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, Procore, and other AEC-specific platforms, including workstation optimization and licensing management.
How can AEC firms protect data on project sites?
CoreRecon secures field operations through encrypted mobile devices, secure VPN connections, zero-trust network access, and centralized monitoring from our 24/7 SOC.
What are ITAR compliance requirements?
ITAR controls the export of defense-related technical data. Engineering firms working on ITAR-controlled projects must implement specific access controls, encryption, and data handling procedures. CoreRecon helps firms establish and maintain ITAR-compliant IT environments.
Which Texas cities does CoreRecon serve for engineers and architects cybersecurity?
CoreRecon serves engineering and architecture firms across Texas, including Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Plano, McKinney & Collin County, Corpus Christi & the Coastal Bend, El Paso and Rio Grande Valley. Our engineers provide on-site support where needed, and our 24/7 SOC monitors every client remotely.
Does CoreRecon work with engineering and architecture firms outside of Texas?
Yes. CoreRecon protects engineering and architecture firms nationwide through 24/7 SOC monitoring, remote managed IT and on-site engagements, and serves clients in states including North Carolina, Colorado, Florida and California, as well as Guam. We align your program with CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 for defense work, client security requirements and state contract rules.
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Protect Your AEC Firm Today
Your designs represent years of expertise and millions in value. Protect them with cybersecurity built for AEC operations. Contact CoreRecon at (800) 955-2596 or request a free consultation.