cybersecurity

IACS Launches Single Standalone Recommendation On Cyber Resilience

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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/

Breaking: Ransomware attack hits Massachusetts trucking company

A family-owned Massachusetts trucking company has fallen victim to a ransomware attack, according to a cybersecurity expert who alerted FreightWaves to the situation early Thursday.

A representative of Tom Berkowitz Trucking Inc. of Whitinsville, Massachusetts, confirmed the ransomware attack to FreightWaves but would not comment further.

The recycling company, which has been in operation since 1981, has 16 trucks and 13 drivers, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ransomware-attack-hits-massachusetts-trucking-company

ABB Awarded Cybersecurity Verification From DNV GL

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  • ABB has been awarded cybersecurity verification from classification society DNV GL.
  • ABB is first to achieve system compliance under DNV GL’s framework for integrated cybersecurity.
  • Cybersecurity management processes will continue during the ship’s operations.
  • Vessels are fitted with integrated automation systems and digital solutions.
  • DNV GL’s Integrated Cyber Security Dependent Systems verification establishes a framework.
  • It addresses cybersecurity levels during construction and operations.
  • T...

http://mfame.guru/abb-awarded-cybersecurity-verification-from-dnv-gl/

How To Deal With the Emerging COVID19 Cyber-security Threats?

As Coronaviurs wreaks havoc around the world, the problem of cybersecurity has escalated. Reports highlight how hackers are targeting coronavirus maps making people vulnerable to cyberattacks when they check for COVID19 updates. In such a scenario, maritime cybersecurity daces even greater challenges that need to be addressed immediately.

keeping this in mind, the Ship Insight’s Malcolm Latarche has put forward a detailed cybersecurity risk analysis. Let’s take a look at it before it’s too late.

R...

http://mfame.guru/how-to-deal-with-the-emerging-covid19-cyber-security-threats/

‘Songa Hawk’ Becomes First Vessel Certified As Cyber Security Compliant

KR Certifies First Vessel - Songa Hawk - As Ship Cyber Security Compliant

Korean Register (KR) has completed a comprehensive cybersecurity survey of the chemical/oil tanker SONGA HAWK and has certified the ship to be fully compliant in all areas, the very first ship to achieve the certification.

Songa Shipmanagement manages and operates 18 chemical/oil tankers and five semi-submersible vessels. The company signed a cybersecurity contract (valid for five years) with KR in 2018, covering its fleet of 23 vessels.

KR conducted a cybersecurity audit of Songa Shipmanagement...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/songa-hawk-becomes-first-vessel-certified-as-cyber-security-compliant/

DNV GL Guides on Getting the Correct Cybersecurity Type Approval

Attack on machinery - DNV GL
  • As we are gearing towards autonomous shipping, navigation and positioning system cybersecurity issues are becoming a potential area of concern.
  • the type-approval needs to be done depending on the basic security breach level like casual coincidental ones, intentional sophisticated violation or highly motivated ones.
  • manufacturers and technicians gain access to the systems without crew approval and this needs to be stopped by 2 step authorization process.
  • Type approval process requires a proper...

http://mfame.guru/dnv-gl-guides-on-getting-the-correct-cybersecurity-type-approval/

ICTSI Deploys BlackBerry Cylance Technology Across Global Network

Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has deployed BlackBerry Cylance technology across all business units in Asia, Europe, Africa and The Americas to protect thousands of end-points across its global network, reports Ship Technology.

Cylance technology

ICTSI has implemented Cylance technology across all business divisions in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.

ICTSI chief information officer Brian Hibbert said, “Economies never sleep, but neither do hackers....

https://mfame.guru/ictsi-deploys-blackberry-cylance-technology-across-global-network/

Wärtsilä awarded certification by Lloyd’s Register for cybersecurity

Wärtsilä has received system-level cyber certification from UK’s maritime classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) for its fully connected and integrated operational systems.

The approval is for network architecture pertaining to the company’s integrated main as well as auxiliary machinery.

LR has awarded its ShipRight SAFE AL2 certification to Wärtsilä’s Data Collection Unit (WDCU). It provides approval-in-principle (AiP) for the complete Wartsila integrated system network.

Part of Wärtsilä’s...

https://www.ship-technology.com/news/wartsila-cyber-security/

Key Points from ClassNK’s Cyber Security Approach

IN SPRING THIS YEAR,Japanese ship classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) laid out its latest ideas for ensuring onboard cyber security for ships, reports Ship Technology. The society published a series of technical guidance documents incorporating topics such as designing cyber security onboard ships, effective vessel cyber security management systems, and software security.The documents were guided by ClassNK’s new Cyber Security Approach, which is something of a vision...

http://mfame.guru/key-points-from-classnks-cyber-security-approach/

NYK forges new R&D deal with maritime technology firm Dualog

Japanese shipping firm NYK and Norwegian maritime technology firm Dualog have signed a research and development agreement to develop new solutions for improved ship management.

Known as Cepa Shield, the project will be financially supported by Innovation Norway, a state-owned company and a national development bank.

According to the agreement, the partners will develop digitised products and services, which will be initially tested on 50 ships.

After completion of the trial, the solution will be...

https://www.ship-technology.com/news/nyk-dualog-ship/

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