Cyber Security – Page 13 – IHS Markit Safety at Sea

Carnival cyber-security chief Gary Eppinger. Credit: Carnival Corp

Cruise sector heightens defences against cyber threat

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January 22, 2016

The focus on cruise cyber-security threats has never been greater. As part of a broader maritime initiative, guidelines for best practices were released by industry groups in early January and two IMO committees will address […]

Bridge systems are vulnerable to cyber risks. Credit: Raytheon.

Shipowner groups publish onboard counter-cyber guide

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January 4, 2016

Five commercial carrier organisations have issued the first international guidelines aimed at reducing the risk of cyberattacks against ships. Cargo vessel groups BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO, and INTERTANKO, along with cruise line association CLIA, announced on […]

Cyber safety of integrated operating systems is the new focus for IACS. Credit: Korean Maritime University.

IACS adopts cyber safety as ‘third pillar’

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December 15, 2015

The threat to ship safety from cyber attack has led the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) to expand its maritime remit beyond hull and machinery to cyber safety. Describing cyber safety as the ‘third […]