Be Cyber Aware At Sea

7 key features to have a cyber seaworthy vessel

Cyber security plays a major role in the shipping industry, followed by a number of cyber attacks in the past that alerted the industry and pushed for more precautionary measures, given its impact in shipping operations. Now, in March’s issue of Be Cyber Aware at Sea, Phish and Ships notes that it is important to understand what makes a vessel cyber seaworthy.

In early 2019, Ponemon Institute presented the results of the second annual study on the 2017 State of Cybersecurity in Small and...

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2021 smart guidelines face criticism

In the January issue of Be Cyber Aware at Sea, Phish and Ships focuses on 2021 as a transitional year with new regulations coming into force, but with concerns being raised over the guidelines that “will be already out of date”.

Specifically, Tom Kellerman, chief cybersecurity officer at security firm Carbon Black Inc. and a former chief information security officer at the World Bank, highlighted that the regulations do not address the modern cybersecurity exposures created by mobility,...

https://safety4sea.com/2021-smart-guidelines-face-criticism/

2020: What will change in maritime cyber security

In its latest issue of Be Cyber Aware at Sea, Phish and Ships discusses the upcoming 2020 transition from the perspective of the finalization of cyber security plans by the IMO, which will improve safety communications and e-navigation in the year to come.

Namely, the top priority in the following year would be the implementation of cyber security measures as vessels are more and more connected and further integrated into corporate IT networks.

In addition, in the new year, shipping companies...

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Tips on acting more clever than a hacker

In its November edition of Phish and Ships, Be Cyber Aware at Sea focuses on how to get ahead of the hackers, in light of the increasing cyber attacks; Security experts recommend shipowners to improve the training of their staff, making them able to rapidly identify fake emails and ensure they are ready to adapt to the IMO 2021 changes.

Based on the IMO Resolution “Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Systems”, shipping industries, managers and operators must implement cyber security...

https://safety4sea.com/tips-on-acting-more-clever-than-a-hacker/

Silent cyber: Danger for the cyber insurance market

Be Cyber Aware at Sea issued its September Phish and Ships edition discussing silent cyber, its definition and its impact; Thus, Sharif Gardner, Head of Training and Advisory Services, Axis, provides an insight into the dangers behind silent crime in the sector.

Many time companies think of a bolt on to a property of liability policy without realizing that this approach may result in coverage gaps. Silent Cyber can be found as a term in the cyber insurance market.

Silent Cyber is described by JLT...

https://safety4sea.com/silent-cyber-danger-for-the-cyber-insurance-market/

Under-reporting cyber attacks is a threat to the industry

In its September issue of Phish and Ships, Be Cyber Aware at Sea addresses how vital it is for shipmanagers to report any cyber attack, as a typical phenomenon seems to be the reluctance on reporting cyber threats as they are afraid of damaging their reputation and image.

The under-reporting of cyber attacks are taking place at a more rapid pace than what the public is led to believe. This reason results to lack of awareness and preparedness.

As Georgie Furness-Smith, Cyber insurance underwriter...

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Regulation for automation lags behind technological developments

Be Cyber Aware at Sea published its August Phish and Ships edition focusing on the matter of ship automation that has seen a rapid development in recent years. Digital Trends’ Dyllan Furness discusses the future of automation in the shipping industry and whether the sector is able to cope with it.

In general, autonomous vessels will further reduce the existence of human errors and decrease any incidents that may be caused by seafarers. Human error accidents are common nowadays, and are also...

https://safety4sea.com/regulation-for-automation-lags-behind-technological-developments/

Social engineering and how it happens

In its August edition of Phish and Ships, Be Cyber Aware at Sea discusses the dangers of social engineering and the way it manipulates individuals into acquiring personal information that will be used for fraudulent purposes; otherwise known as hacking the human.

Recently, the Korean Register of Shipping stated that ‘social engineering’ means to secure access rights to systems, data, and buildings by exploiting human psychology instead of a technical hacking technique to steal into the system.

AXI...

https://safety4sea.com/social-engineering-and-how-it-happens/

Cyber threat comes in all shapes and sizes

In its Phish and Ships August edition, Be Cyber Aware at Sea comments on the fact that companies underestimate cyber threats unless they see the impact of them. Many are those who might oversee a cyber threat when it comes in the form of an unfamiliar threat; Yet, a cyber-attack comes in many different shapes and sizes and are usually just one click away.

The reality is that, somewhat uniquely with a virtual threat, until we see the physical impact, we underestimate the threat itself.

Naval Dome...

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Five security lessons to be learned from cyber attacks

In a fast developing technological world, the shipping industry is experiencing the changes, walking towards automation and digitalization; Yet, the cyber world doesn’t only come with benefits, as cyber attacks are becoming more concerning and for this reason the industry must invest more in improving its cyber resilience, according to Mr. Chronis Kapalidis, Cyber Expert, Hudson Analytix.

In its Phish and Ships August Edition, Be Cyber Aware at Sea presents five cyber-security lessons that the...

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