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  • Soft Cyber Laws Make Port Facilities Soft Cyber Targets

    By CDR Michael C. Petta There is widespread recognition that cybersecurity vulnerabilities make the maritime transportation system a soft target. For example, about 10 years ago, a European Union study found “inadequate […]

  • Gulf of Guinea retains world piracy hotspot status

    Africa, particularly the Gulf of Guinea, remains the world hotspot for piracy with 43% of all incidents reported in the first quarter of this year coming from the busy shipping […]

  • MarSec21+ 12th-13th May 2021

    MARSEC21+ VIRTUAL MARITIME SECURITY CONFERENCE After the resounding success of the first MarSec20+ conference, Petrospot and CSO Alliance are pleased to invite you to the second event in this exciting […]

  • Port facilities are vulnerable to cyber threats

    by Martyn Wingrove National cyber security centres need to be at the heart of shipping and ports’ defence against online threats hese centres can provide threat intelligence, guidance on cyber security […]

  • Cybersecurity will remain a maritime threat in 2021

    Sue Terpilowski The maritime industry will remain a target of cyber-criminals in 2021 and the world’s shipping fleets will need to be on high alert for cyber-attacks as the industry […]

  • Shipping urged to improve cyber vigilance

    Shipping companies are reminded to remain vigilant of cyber threats as the industry prepares for key security recommendations coming into force, and another shipowner repairs its business following a successful […]

  • MarSec20+ The future of Port and Maritime Security

    MarSec20+: 8th December 11:00 – 14:00 GMT 9th December 11:00 – 14:00 GMT Petrospot and CSO Alliance are pleased to introduce their virtual conference MarSec20+ | The future of Port […]

  • Owners urged to verify bridge system security

    by Martyn Wingrove December is a crucial month for shipping as the industry prepares for the implementation of IMO’s cyber security regulations at a time when cyber threats are heightened. IMO […]

  • Security Guidance for COVID-19

    CSO Alliance – the authors of the Maritime Security Review – have released a free special report that examines security issues surrounding the Coronavirus. All organisations will be affected to […]

  • Situation Report: Iranian Retaliatory Strike

    Early on January 08 2020, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched up to twenty-two short-range ballistic missiles against two military bases used by US troops in Iraq. There are […]