New Cybersecurity Regulations – The Clock Is Ticking
By Nat Kemberling, CEO of maritime cyber firm BroCoTec The message is clear. US vessel operators need to act now on new Coast Guard cybersecurity regulations which are a potential ‘banana skin’ for the unprepared. These regulations establish cybersecurity requirements for covered US-flagged vessels, facilities and Outer Continental Shelf facilities. They became effective in July […]
Maritime Insurance Adapts to Rising Cyber Threats
By Ed McNamara, CEO at Armada Risk Partners. Increasingly complex and sophisticated cyberattacks on the maritime industry are soaring at unprecedented levels. There have been numerous successful cyberattacks and ransomware incidents targeting ports, airports and shipping. The cyber threat landscape is increasingly dangerous as ports have become critical digital and physical hubs for global commerce. With this rise in sophisticated […]
Protecting American Ports
By Jay Smilyk, VP of Americas, NanoLock Security Recent incidents underscore the reality of cyber risks facing the maritime industry. An attack in January 2023 successfully deployed ransomware against a major ship software supplier, affecting around 1,000 vessels. Det norske Veritas (DNV), a Norwegian maritime giant, stated that it was targeted with ransomware, forcing them to shut […]