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Training against cyber-attack in the maritime sector

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST)’s MLA College, together with the University of Sunderland and Stapleton International, has developed an online Maritime Cyber Risk Awareness Course to help address an industry-wide lack of preparedness against digital threats.

Modern ships and seafarers are prime targets for cyber-attacks. It has been shown that bridge systems such as GPS, ECDIS, radar and autopilot systems can be compromised by outsiders which poses a significant safety risk. And it is not only vessel navigation that can be undermined, but control systems for ballast water, vessel stability, engines and propulsion can all be targeted by increasingly sophisticated cyber criminals.

The threat is omnipresent, as the infrastructure that supports shipping, such as ports and shore-based businesses being just as vulnerable as ships. As the frequency and complexity of these attacks is set to rise, organisations will have to build stronger defences, chiefly by training their employees and equipping them with the knowledge to keep the business safe. It will soon become crucial for all employees - no matter how big or small the company - to understand the latest threats, the extent of the damage they could do, and the best way to prevent or deal with a breach of security.

Cyber-security skills are not only beneficial to operations and to the staff, but also for business continuity. This new training course aims to overcome the dangers and can be completed online and consists of four modules: the cyber security threat; the digital threat using your personal information; the digital threat using your IT device and the physical and human threat.

Find out more about the course at the following link:

https://www.mla-uk.com/online-and-distance-learning-courses/training-courses/cyber-security

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Posted 2019-03-18 15:14:55

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