Written by
Heather Ervin
Ed McNamara CEO of global port insurer Armada Risk Partners
By Ed McNamara, CEO at Armada Risk Partners
Increasingly complex and sophisticated cyberattacks on the maritime industry are soaring at unprecedented levels.
There have been numerous successful cyberattacks and ransomware incidents targeting ports, airports and shipping.
The cyber threat landscape is increasingly dangerous as ports have become critical digital and physical hubs for global commerce. With this rise in sophisticated cyberattacks, vulnerabilities within port infrastructure, logistics software, and operational technology (OT) present significant security challenges.
Outside of ransomware, it is important to look into other key vulnerabilities and threat risks within ports:
Operational Technology (OT) – Ports rely heavily on OT systems like cranes, conveyor belts, and container management systems. Many of these…
