DNV, an assurance and risk management provider, published research that finds industry awareness of cyber risk and investment has grown rapidly and maritime organizations are maturing in their approach to cybersecurity. The maritime industry is dedicated to digitalization opportunities and is willing to manage greater cyber risk to pursue them – appearing confident that it is prepared for and resilient to cyber-attacks. But there are signs of a false sense of security, relating to supply chains, operational technology (OT), and training and skills.
The DNV report reveals that 61 percent of maritime professionals think the industry should accept higher cyber risks from digitalization to foster innovation and new technologies. This willingness to embrace digital transformation risks surpasses that of other critical sectors like energy, manufacturing, and healthcare. The industry’s increasing appetite for cyber risk comes at a time when it must manage a growing volume of vulnerabilities.
As the industry faces more vulnerabilities, 71 percent of nearly 500 surveyed maritime professionals believe their organizations’ industrial assets are more susceptible to…
