Monthly Maritime Cybersecurity News (6th Nov, 2024)

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선박 사이버 보안기업 싸이터, IMO 보안 심포지엄 참가

해양 모빌리티 분야 보안 전문기업 싸이터는 다음 달 13일부터 영국 런던에서 열리는 국제해사기구(IMO) 연례 사이버 보안 심포지엄에 참가한다고 21일 밝혔다.
올해로 3회째인 이 심포지엄은 국제해사기구 회원국 및 해군, 해양 전문기관 관계자 300여명이 참가해 해양 사이버 보안과 관련한 최근 기술 동향과 전망을 논의하는 행사다.
국제해사기구는 최근 해양 모빌리티 관제에서 인공지능(AI) 기술 활용 등과 관련해 제기되고 있는 사이버 보안 문제와 복원력에 대한 규정을 강화하고 있다.

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Cybersecurity threats for Ports – An Unsettling Picture

Christina Prieser, Associate Partner at HPC moderated the forum which delivered an unsettling message that potential disruption through malicious cyber attacks on ports’ IT infrastructures will only increase in the future.
Among the experts contributing, Scott Dickerson the founder of CISO LLC, which develops bespoke security programs for the maritime industry predicted, “We focus too much on legal regulations instead of fighting the perpetrators. This will lead to further disruptions to supply chains in the coming years. He went on to focus on contingency planning to combat the risks. Key to this is to foster a culture of security awareness throughout the organization.

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Royal Navy expand research partnership with Plymouth University

Plymouth University and the Royal Navy have announced an expanded research partnership. The organisations first joined forces in 2021 and have agreed to continue working together for at least a further three years
The University of Plymouth and the Royal Navy have reaffirmed their commitment to working together on a range of innovative research and other initiatives. The two organisations initially joined forces in 2021 with the ambition of conducting research and advancing understanding around the future potential of marine autonomy and maritime cyber security.
They have now agreed to collaborate, for at least a further three years, on an expanded range of disciplines that also includes floating offshore wind (FLOW) and the use of artificial intelligence (AI). This work will be carried out through the continued sharing of facilities and equipment owned by the University and the Navy.

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Sharp Increase in Malware Detections on Vessels - Marlink Report

Marlink released the latest global maritime cyber threat report produced by its Security Operations Center (SOC).
Based on data gathered from 1,800 actively monitoried vessels during the first half of 2024, the report shows changing tactics of cyber criminals, as well as the fact that malicious activity in the first six months increased significantly compared to the previous year. SOC analysts observed a continued rise in common threats such as Command and Control attacks, along with the evolution of botnet attacks, which are growing in both complexity and volume.

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Marlink buys maritime cyber firm Port-IT

Marlink reports that it has acquired 100% of Port-IT, a maritime cyber security systems provider.
The acquisition of Port-IT follows on from the recent acquisition of another cyber security firm, Diverto, and is expected to be complementary in expanding the managed cyber services capabilities of the Marlink Group.

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Cybersecurity at Ports Gets a Boost with New Bipartisan Bill

Cybersecurity's role in geopolitics is growing more significant by the day. In a world of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, governments worldwide are recognizing the impact digital attacks can have on national security, trade, and infrastructure.
This has never been more evident than with the recent introduction of the Protecting Investments in Our Ports Act by U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Gary Peters (D-MI), along with U.S. Representatives Daniel Webster (FL-11) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24) on September 17th, 2024. The Act signifies another critical step toward bolstering the security of America's ports in response to rising concerns about foreign cyber espionage.