Kemedi Moara-Nkwe (University of Plymouth) “NCSC can play a big role”
National Cyber Security Centres(NCSC) critical for shipping, says an article on Riviera.
Assist in cyber-security implementation
NCSC’s could be central to the maritime industry’s defence against online threats to shipping and ports, sharing threat intelligence, assisting in cyber–security implementation and responding to defence breaches.
Cyber-threats shipping and ports face
University of Plymouth research fellow for cyber security Dr Kemedi Moara-Nkwe summarised the threats and vulnerabilities shipping and ports face:
Cyber threats could affect operational technology (OT) such as supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and IT networks. “Potential consequences are disruptions to port operations and to supply chains,” he said. “Communications and access to online services could be lost, as could access to electronic devices used for navigation or for safety purposes on ships,” said Dr Moara-Nkwe.
NCSCs can play a big role in better standardisation of cyber-security assessments in ports, of cyber-security plans and frameworks for identifying attack mitigation measures.
What is NORMA?
Norwegian Maritime Cyber Resilience Centre (NORMA) provides an intelligence and information-sharing service and an incident response and crisis-support service.NORMA’s purpose is to build unified resilience against cyber threats for Norway’s maritime sector.
“Several organisations are willing to move forward and invest time and money in collective cyber resilience,” said Mr Lars Benjamin Vold(MD).“New technology has been developed for cyber defence purposes, while existing structures and organisations can be built on.”
NCSCs can provide information on the latest regulations and guidance from national and international authorities covering cyber–risk management on ships and in ports.
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Source: Riviera Maritime Media
