Cyber Security Articles

We present you with some of the best articles about cyber security to assist in understanding this very relevant subject. On the 20th November our Cyber Security Experts will be on hand to take your questions at the seminar in Hong Kong.


10 Tips To Reduce The Risk of Cyber Attacks At Sea
After years spent highlighting the maritime sector’s cyber vulnerabilities, Pen Test Partners senior partner and ethical hacker Ken Munro has put together his list of practical, tactical steps you can take to improve cyber security on board your vessel.  Read the full article  ↗


Cyber Security : Next generation defences against the growing threat of cyber-attacks
In 2017 alone, successful cyber-attacks cost the maritime industry hundreds of millions of dollars. Preparing and implementing stringent cyber security standards is essential to mitigate the effects and potential loss. As a satellite communications, IT and digital solutions provider, we take our role in helping our customers to defend against cyber-threats very seriously and provide a range of solutions today to reduce the risk of a cyber attack and mitigate the consequences.   Download the white paper (pdf 1.2 MB)  ↗

Industry needs collaboration to prevent cyber attacks
Shipowners, operators and managers, regulators and the supply chain need to collaborate to reduce the risk of cyber attacks There are more and more cyber security-related regulations shipping companies have to comply with. But there is guidance for them to follow that reduces the risk of having an attack in the first place and being hit with heavy fines by regulators afterwards.  Read the full article  ↗

Blockchain is here to stay
Captain Herbert Soanes explains what exactly the blockchain is, and what opportunities and risks it brings to the maritime sector.  Read the full article  ↗