Cyber Security in the Marine Industry | SHIPMATE
In the marine industry, cyber security risks can have potentially serious consequences concerning the safety and security of cargo, shipping vessels, and even crew members. However, the possible origins of cyber threats that affect ships are not limited to what’s on board. Ports and harbours carry substantial risks in the form of personal information such as crew or passenger data, cargo and freight documentations, location data, etc. With increasing digitization of ports, an improper cyber security infrastructure could allow hackers to gain control over a critical asset and cripple economic activity by stalling port operations. Cyber security in shipping industry deals with the data protection measures put in place for IT systems, sensors, and other data-generating hardware placed on board shipping infrastructure – this holds good for both the vessels as well as port infrastructure. It looks at preventing data leakage by way of disruptions, manipulations, or un...