During a recent CN Talks interview with Antonia Saratsopoulou, Managing Editor of Container News, Vlassis Papapanagis, CCO of Tototheo Global, discussed how increasing vessel connectivity, digitalisation and evolving cyber threats are reshaping risk management across the maritime industry.
From GPS spoofing and data integrity to cyber resilience and operational continuity, Papapanagis argued that shipping must move beyond traditional cybersecurity models and adopt a more holistic approach that combines technology, processes and people.
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue
The maritime industry has embraced digital technologies at an unprecedented pace. Satellite communications, cloud platforms, IoT devices, advanced analytics and increasingly connected vessels are transforming how ships operate.
According to Papapanagis, these technologies are delivering significant benefits in efficiency, safety, sustainability and regulatory compliance. At the same time, however, they are creating new cyber risks that extend far beyond traditional IT systems.
Historically, vessels operated in…
