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KONG's Neptune Cyber, a computer
security firm, has launched an online tool to ensure that marine operators stay
ahead of new cyber risk regulations that take effect in January.
The online "MV Neptune Cyber" ship, powered by creative agency VisMedia, allows
visitors to go on a virtual exploration of a vessel and understand potential
cyber risks.
In June
2017, the UN's International Maritime Organisation laid out its "Guidelines
on Maritime Cyber Risk Management". Shipowners and managers now have until January 1, 2021 to build cyber
risk management into their ship safety initiatives - or risk having their ships
detained, said the press release.
Ships and other maritime vessels
have become highly connected and dependent on computer systems. IT and OT
systems on many vessels are vulnerable to compromise, which has already led to
a number of highly expensive cyber incidents, it said.
"Our quick-start guide
includes clear action steps to help you prepare for the new IMO regulations.
Depending on the complexity of your vessel more steps may be needed to
adequately protect against cyber attacks," said Neptune Cyber CEO Gwilym
Lewis.
"Cyber security is often
seen as a dark art that's difficult to understand, particularly in the marine
sector. Our tool is designed to address this and uses our extensive industry
knowledge to highlight potential risks in a clear and easy way," he said.
"This will particularly help
owners, operators and non-technical people in the sector understand their cyber
risks more clearly and start to know how to mitigate them," Mr Lewis said.
Source : HKSG.
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