SmartSea’s Simon Fotakis discusses his experience in aviation and how that sector is ahead of maritime when it comes to cyber security measures due to it already being classified critical infrastructure.
‘Loose lips sink ships’ was a key phrase used as part of World War II propaganda. Its inherent meaning, that a careless approach to communication has its consequences, should be heeded by all businesses that operate in today’s maritime industry.
With many people accessing IT services both onshore and offshore, on most occasions, due to lack of segregation, this provides users with access to the Internet which leaves them open to cyber-attacks.
The threat of cyber-attack and the disastrous consequences on business, should not be overlooked. Threat actors have the same mission. Either steal information, or cause disruption for several reasons.
Ransomware is the number one threat in maritime. It does not distinguish based on landscape. If the opportunity exists, the bad guys will seize it, whether you are a maritime, aviation or a trucking company.
At SmartSea we use the same advanced technology that has already transformed the aviation industry….
