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Reports: FBI warns trucking of potential ELD hackers

24 July 2020

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an advisory on cyber risks associated electronic logging devices (ELDs) after determining the devices “did little or nothing” to ensure against data breaches, according to media reports.

The advisory – a copy of which has been circulated among various media – follows best-practices advice from private industry warning on the potential security vulnerability of ELDs and other technology that has the potential to cause severe financial damage to...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/reports-fbi-warns-trucking-of-potential-eld-hackers

400% Increase in Attempted Cybersecurity Hacks

23 July 2020

There has been a massive 400% increase in attempted hacks since February 2020.
The data was cited by Israeli cybersecurity specialist Naval Dome.
The maritime and offshore energy sectors more vulnerable to cyber-attacks than before.
Naval Dome ascribed the spike in malware, ransomware, and phishing emails to the Covid-19 crisis.
OEM technicians are unable to fly out to ships and rigs to upgrade and service critical OT systems.
This results in operators circumventing established security...

https://mfame.guru/400-increase-in-attempted-cybersecurity-hacks/

TOC Digital: Webinar on ‘Accelerating Digitalization’

14 July 2020

TOC Digital invites all to “Accelerating Digitalization” – the second of TOC Digital’s three-part ‘DEEP TECH’ webinar series.

Cyber-threats

The threat of cybersecurity is often ranked as the #1 concern amongst maritime executives, and how the industry deals with existing and emerging cyber-attacks without impeding the flow of trade is incredibly complicated.

But how do we combat a risk that is constantly evolving and becoming more complex and resilient?

As digitalization takes hold and the industry...

https://mfame.guru/toc-digital-webinar-on-accelerating-digitalization/

Αμερικανική συμμαχία απέναντι στις κυβερνοεπιθέσεις

13 July 2020

Υπέρτιτλος: ΑΒS Group και American P&I Club ενώνουν τις δυνάμεις τους για την ανάπτυξη cybersecurity κουλτούρας

Σε συνεργασία προέβησαν η ABS Consulting, θυγατρική εταιρεία του ΑΒS Group, και το American P&I Club, με σκοπό την παροχή της απαραίτητης εκπαίδευσης καθώς και των απαραίτητων κατευθυντήριων γραμμών σε θέματα κυβερνοασφάλειας.

Σύμφωνα με όσα δήλωσε ο διευθυντής του τμήματος Loss Prevention του American P&I Club, η συνεργασία «θα μας επιτρέψει να ενισχύσουμε τις πολιτικές μας και να...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2020/07/13/amerikaniki-symmachia-apenanti-stis-kyvernoepitheseis/

American P&I Club and ABS Consulting Join Forces To Drive Cyber Awareness For Maritime Insurance

9 July 2020

ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting), a subsidiary of ABS focused on safety and risk management, and American Steamship Owners Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association, Inc. (the American Club) have joined forces to provide education, training and insurance guidance that address maritime cybersecurity.

As the digital transformation in the maritime industry brings both opportunities and new challenges, owners and operators are relying more on smart technologies and operational data to drive...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/american-pi-club-and-abs-consulting-join-forces-to-drive-cyber-awareness-for-maritime-insurance/

ClassNK joins maritime cyber risk management group MTS-ISAC

8 July 2020

ClassNK has joined the Maritime Transportation System Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MTS-ISAC). Set up in February this year, MTS-ISAC promotes and facilitates maritime cybersecurity information sharing, awareness, training and collaboration efforts between private and public sector stakeholders.

ClassNK is the first classification society and the first non-U.S. organization to formally join MTS-ISAC, helping broaden the reach of MTS-ISAC’s efforts to support the maritime community.

The...

https://www.marinelog.com/shipping/safety-and-security/classnk-joins-maritime-cyber-risk-management-group-mts-isac/

ClassNK Wins ‘Safety Initiative Award’ For Its Cybersecurity Initiatives

24 June 2020

Leading Classification Society ClassNK won the Safety Initiative Award at the Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia 2020 held online on June 23 for its initiatives with cybersecurity.

Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia 2020 is an event to recognize companies and organizations that have demonstrated excellence in contributing to the Asian maritime industry. The Safety Initiative Award category recognizes initiatives that contribute to the safety of the maritime industry.

Until now, ClassNK has been...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/classnk-wins-safety-initiative-award-for-its-cybersecurity-initiatives/

Digital Risks On the Rise

13 May 2020

Carleen-Lyden-Walker

Digital Risks On the Rise

With our accelerated dependency on digital assets, particularly in the past few months, the associated risks are also increasing. From attempting to access personal data, to penetrating the walls of multinationals, we are seeing more evidence of cyber breaches and an exploitation of vulnerabilities. Even major communications platforms, like Zoom, are being infiltrated.

Now is the time to “harden up” your digital defenses and use this period to...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/05/13/digital-risks-on-the-rise/

Lack of cybersecurity exposes rail freight to attacks, says startup CEO

24 May 202011 May 2020

Without cybersecurity, railroad freight might not remain immune to attacks (Photo: NTSB)

Technology has led to the advent of connected vehicles intelligent enough to interact with the driver and link to the cloud. But this has opened up a new avenue of cyberattacks in which bad actors could disrupt a vehicle’s operations by hacking into its control network.

With connected vehicles becoming more commonplace on the highways, cybersecurity programs have been pursued to good effect in the auto industry. However, cyberattacks can be equally disruptive to railroads.

FreightWaves spoke with...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/lack-of-cybersecurity-exposes-rail-freight-to-attacks-says-startup-ceo

IACS Launches Single Standalone Recommendation On Cyber Resilience

5 May 2020

IACS is pleased to announce the publication of its Recommendation on Cyber Resilience (No. 166). This single, standalone Recommendation consolidates IACS’ previous 12 Recommendations related to cyber resilience (Nos. 153 to 164) and applies to the use of computer-based systems which provide control, alarm, monitoring, safety or internal communication functions which are subject to the requirements of a Classification society.

Part of the objective in consolidating the 12 Recommendations was to...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/iacs-launches-single-standalone-recommendation-on-cyber-resilience/

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