With the rapid growth of VSAT and broadband communications at sea the threat to cyber security was highlighted recent Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) UAE Branch forum.

Despite the alarmist warnings of ships being hijacked in a cyber-attack IEC Telecom warns the real threat comes from staff carelessly downloading a virus by not following procedures.

Danish security analyst Risk Intelligence has opened an office in Singapore.

The Athens residence of UK ambassador to Greece, Kate Smith was the focus of a 'cyber attack' 5 March, but UK expertise in cyber security prevailed. The attack was the showcase of a presentation at the residence by the UK Society of Maritime...

Mobile telecoms body Inmarsat has enhanced its maritime cyber security service, Fleet Secure, with two new additions: intelligent endpoint security for onboard computers and a mobile training app for crew.

The maritime industry needs to undergo a cultural change concerning the sharing of information on cyber attacks, Chris Henny, senior technical advisor – maritime, Airbus Defence & Space, told the Seatrade Maritime Middle East Exhibition &...

The Port of San Diego was hit with a ransomware cyber attack but operations at the facility continue.

The Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), or Liberia flag, is enhancing certificate security features in efforts to to make continuous improvements to its WayPoint web-based client interface system, introducing a QR Code symbol...

Catching up with its fellow classification societies, DNV GL announced the release of its first class notations to help shipowners and operators protect their assets from cyber security incidents at Posidonia this week.

With the growth in cyber threats the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is set up a Maritime Cybersecurity Operation Centre.