Tag: port facility
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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 […]
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NSWC Panama City hones maritime cyber hacking during virtual HACKtheMACHINE
By Katherine Mapp To deliver more lethal, better-connected fleet capabilities, the U.S. Navy keeps cybersecurity at the forefront of defense. A team from Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division […]
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Vaccine supply under threat from theft and counterfeits
By Baibhav Mishra Having warned of various threats to the COVID-19 vaccines supply chain late last year, international freight insurer TT Club is now reporting a spate of disruptions to […]
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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 […]
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The US Coast Guard revises guidance to ensure cyber security is given more importance
The United States is placing increasing importance on cyber as an element of seaworthiness. In its updated guidance to Marine Inspectors and Port State Control Officers on assessing cyber risk […]
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Antwerp Tests Autonomous Drones for Port Monitoring and Security
The Port of Antwerp is expanding its testing of autonomous drones to monitor activity and maintain safety across the port complex. This week, for the first time, an autonomous drone […]
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Mariners Warned to Watch for Third-Party Impacts from SolarWinds Hack
Bridget Johnson A Marine Safety Information Bulletin issued this month cautions the maritime industry that even if they haven’t used SolarWinds Orion they might still be hurt by the continued […]
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US Coast Guard orders maritime facilities to report SolarWinds breaches
By Sergiu Gatlan The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has ordered MTSA-regulated facilities and vessels using SolarWinds software for critical functions to report security breaches in case of suspicions of being […]
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Norway warns maritime industry against digital attacks
Following a number of virus attacks on Norwegian companies, including maritime companies, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) is warning the maritime industry against the various digital threats, and providing a […]
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New Maritime research centre to fight cyber pirates
by Jean-Benoit Legault MONTREAL – A new research centre created at Montreal’s Polytechnique university will aim to protect ships from pirates – and they’re not talking about Blackbeard or Captain […]
