Cyber Defense Age

Maritime Cybersecurity: Prepare, Detect and Respondpage

At a time when the world has become more aware than ever before about the vital importance of the world’s ocean shipping fleet, which carried supplies, merchandise and much needed personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, an increased risk from a different threat, cyberattacks, presents a set of new challenges.

By Vanessa DiDomenico

Demystifying Cyber Security

Recent cyber attacks to the US Government, the IMO, Maersk, amongst others has caused the world to pay attention to criminal cyber activities by foreign states, terrorists, and criminals. The cyber attack against CMA CGM shut down services for close on two weeks. Two days later, on October 30th the IMO was held hostage by a cyber attack. These attacks follow attacks earlier this year against MSC and COSCO.

By Matthew Bonvento

Training Tips for Ships - Tip #24: For your Disaster Recovery Plan, Hope for the Best; Plan for the Worstpage: 12

Very few people live day-to-day expecting a disaster. However, disasters do happen and a critical component of business continuity is ensuring that when disaster strikes, our critical systems are returned to normal operations as quickly and efficiently as possible.

By Murray Goldberg

Coastal Transportation Selects Inmarsat Maritime Fleetwide for Advanced Connectivity

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company

Marlink Deploys Hybrid Network Platform to Support Digital Operations for Tankerska Plovidba

Marlink, a leader in managed services for business-critical ICT solutions, has upgraded connectivity and cyber security solutions onboard 22 vessels operated by Tankerska Plovidba and Atlantska Plovidba.

Witherbys Sign Licensing Agreement to Release Official MCA, ILO eBooks on Witherby Connect

Witherby Publishing Group has announced a new licensing agreement with The Stationery Office (TSO), enabling the release of authorized digital editions of respected MCA and ILO maritime titles through Witherby Connect.

25% of Maritime Suppliers Show Cyber Red Flags as Shipowners Boost Due Diligence Requirements

More than a quarter of maritime parts and service suppliers have been identified as having high or very-high cyber vulnerabilities, according to new data from Achilles Network.

Ransomwar Tops Maritime Cyber Risks, Role-based Training a Priority

Maritime operations run on tight schedules and thin margins, and as ships, terminals and supply chains connect systems for visibility and efficiency, attackers gain paths to entry.

Safeguarding Security on Nuclear-Powered Ships

No civilian maritime nuclear facilities have been commissioned in over four decades, but there’s been three major reports released this month on their future potential.

US, Australia Sign Critical Minerals Agreement, Back Submarine Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical minerals agreement aimed at countering China on Monday at a meeting marked by Trump's jab at Australia's envoy to the United States over past criticism.

Navigating Nuclear Energy in Maritime with Lloyd’s Register at Helm

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published a new guidance document, providing the first roadmap for the safe and responsible use of nuclear technology in commercial shipping and offshore industries.

ABB to Supply Automation and Electrification Technology for Floating Green Ammonia Production Vessel

ABB has signed a term sheet agreement with SwitcH2 to engineer and supply automation and electrification solutions for SwitcH2’s floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit dedicated to producing green ammonia from green hydrogen

Marlink Deploys Hybrid Network Platform Across Polsteam Dry Bulk Fleet

Marlink, a specialist in managed services for business-critical ICT solutions, has deployed its Sealink NextGen hybrid network and cyber security solutions across 50 vessels operated by Polish dry bulk carrier Polsteam.

Sperry Marine to Equip Samskip’s Autonomous-Ready Green Vessels

Sperry Marine has been selected to deliver its Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS) for two hydrogen-powered, autonomous-ready container vessels ordered by Samskip Group.

EU Sets Out New India Strategy

The EU has proposed a new strategic agenda to raise bilateral relations with India.

Coast Guard Awards Contract for Mariner Credentialing Program Modernization

The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded a blanket purchase agreement to Stealth Solutions Inc. to modernize the service’s Mariner Credentialing Program (MCP) information technology system and support revitalization of the maritime workforce and industry.

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