The International Maritime Cyber Security Organisation (IMCSO), an independent maritime standards organization, released Monday its new cybersecurity assessment methodology. Designed for maritime vessels seeking to evaluate their cyber risk and join the IMCSO’s Cyber Risk Registry, a risk register database maintained by the IMCSO. The methodology aims to provide IMCSO accredited cyber consultants and the senior maritime personnel they will be assessing with standardized testing by outlining test scope and the language to be used to ensure tests are planned, executed and reported. It also seeks to define the scope, language and deliverables needed to prepare senior shipping personnel and assess OT (operational technology) creating standardized tests.
The initiative aims to support IMCSO-accredited cyber consultants and the senior maritime personnel they work with, enabling them to conduct thorough and effective evaluations. By establishing a common language and approach, the methodology enhances the reliability and comparability of cybersecurity testing across the maritime industry, helping vessels better understand and mitigate their cyber risks.
The IMCSO noted…
