operational technology

New Coast Guard Cyber Command report shows threats are rising

U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Command (CGCYBER) has released its second annual Cyber Trends and Insights in the Marine Environment (CTIME) report.

Since December 2020, CGCYBER has rapidly developed resources, capabilities, and partnerships to protect the ME from increasing cyber threats. The observations and findings in this report provide Coast Guard units and port partners with relevant information to identify and address cyber risks. Coast Guard Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs) and the Maritime Cyber...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/safety-and-security/new-coast-guard-cyber-command-report-shows-threats-are-rising/

Importance of Cyber Security Onboard Ships

KemediMoara-Nkwe(University of Plymouth) “NCSC can play a big role”

National Cyber Security Centres(NCSC) critical for shipping, says an article on Riviera.

Assist in cyber-security implementation

NCSC’scould be central to the maritimeindustry’s defence against onlinethreats to shipping and ports,sharingthreat intelligence, assisting in cyber–security implementation and responding to defence breaches.

Cyber-threats shipping and ports face

University of Plymouth research fellow for cyber...

https://mfame.guru/ncsc-vital-for-shipping/

Maritime cyber attacks increase 900% in three years

Cyber attacks on the maritime industry’s operational technology (OT) systems have increased by 900% over the last three years with the number of reported incidents set to reach record volumes by year end.

Addressing port and terminal operators during an online forum recently, Robert Rizika, Naval Dome’s Boston-based head of North American Operations, explained that in 2017 there were 50 significant OT hacks reported, increasing to 120 in 2018 and more than 310 last year. He said this year is...

https://www.workboat.com/news/people-and-products/maritime-cyber-attacks-increase-900-in-three-years/