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society DNV GL is warning of cyber security risks to ships that are becoming
increasingly dependent on programmable control systems.
"Ships
and offshore structures are becoming more and more interconnected," said
DNV GL maritime chief Tor Svensen, at the CMA Shipping event involving the US
Coast Guard, shipowners and class representatives.
"In
theory, all programmable components may be exposed to cyber threats, be they
machinery, navigation or communication systems," he said, reported
London's Tanker Operator.
"This
is a weak spot. There are many ways something can go wrong with the systems or
software, be it caused by technical or human error, or cyber criminals."
Mr
Svensen said that improving protection against cyber attacks would involve
taking a risk-based approach.
He
recommended that asset owners and operators consider cyber security
self-assessments, third party assessments, audits, testing and verification,
and suggested that such requirements be implemented into future regulations.
Cyber
security audits or "health checks" are starting points. With a
combination of so-called Hardware In-the-Loop (HIL) and cyber security testing,
DNV GL's Marine Cybernetics unit offers tests addressing typical threats, such
as network storms and penetrations, password attacks, disconnections and
communication failures.
Source
: HKSG.
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