Maritime Cybersecurity News   by CYTUR

  Rakuten Symphony has officially announced its entry into the maritime cybersecurity industry with the launch of Rakuten Maritime, a comprehensive enterprise service addressing the growing demand for cybersecurity and digital transformation in the sector worldwide.
  Rakuten Maritime offers industry-leading technologies to safeguard autonomous vessels and smart ships. As global shipping companies and shipowners accelerate the adoption of autonomous technologies and develop smart ships, cyberattacks targeting these vessels have also risen. This trend has made maritime cybersecurity an essential component of the industry.
  The unique nature of maritime operations requires security measures tailored to the design, commissioning and operational phases of ships — differentiating them from traditional land-based systems. Rakuten Maritime addresses these needs with a lifecycle-based cybersecurity framework incorporating five key pillars: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond and Recover. This comprehensive approach strengthens vessel security and supports safe operational environments.

  There is more willingness to accept heightened cybersecurity risks in the maritime industry than in other industries. That is one of the main findings from a new report from DNV.
  The report from the engineering and consulting firm found that 61% of surveyed maritime professions believe their industry should be willing to accept more cyber risk associated with digitalization. They see it as a worthwhile trade-off, with digitalization certain to enable innovation and new technologies.
  This appetite for risk is in contrast to other infrastructure industries like energy, manufacturing, and healthcare, which are less enthusiastic about adopting new technologies when security is likely to be at stake.