Security Solutions for Maritime Operations by ‘Intrucept‘  

The Maritime sector in present day comprises a complex ecosystem with many interdependencies on third party service provider, outdated systems in many cases, operational scope, ICT complexity. etc.  

With cyber-attacks getting more sophisticated, it’s inevitable any attacks against OT on ships can cause damage.  

The maritime industry now is more matured and makes sure that every aspect of their ship operations is protected and resilient against any cyber attacks. 

In this blog we highlight Security Solutions from Maritime Operations by Intrucept  

Eminent problem faced by Maritime organization in Cyber world 

Any kind of cyber-attack poses challenges to operations and impact is high resulting in disrupted operations, reputational damage and that is directly linked to financial losses. 

Maritime industry worldwide is witnessing massive changes and is involved in creating various process for operations, store data and use to transmit that data.  

Maritime cyber solutions for entire shipping industry brings in safety net, required as maritime industry is involved in significant financial transactions and. This also involves moving cargo, and security systems that protect persons, thrid party vendors, supply chain and the international maritime commerce. 

We have witnessed during pandemic how supply chain in maritime operations got affected and this played an important role to bring in focus maritime cyber security and solutions that is tailored and helps the entire industry at large.

Intrucept plays significant role as within a short span of time we have created few solutions that can address these requirements.  

Challenges from Cyber threat & Ramification 

There are many challenges in Maritime operations related to ships stationed at deck or while in movement, to third party suppliers and a whole lot of systems that work together in the Maritime industry.  

One small leak in system or malware in the IOT placed in deck can cause huge loss and trouble during operations and while in Sea. Imagine a malware causing system to shut down and the mariners are in deep sea. 

Many of the common cybersecurity challenges that affect the maritime industry are almost similar yet different to other sectors. 

• Often the shipping staff placed at operations may not be aware about all the systems and devices including the OT network across a fleet or operation 

• There is a lack of visibility into each vessel’s or  OT networks and no real-time monitoring or segmentation of the OT network 

• Use of unsecured wireless networks 

• Lack of visibility into third-party OEM networks (black box) 

• Lack of cybersecurity awareness among the crew, employees, and contractors 

Potential Threat Arising into Business loss 

Cybersecurity is not just about preventing hackers from gaining access to systems and information.  

Recent times we witnessed attack on supply chain which grew over the years resulting in significant damage and affecting key port operations. 

It is also about protecting digital assets and data, ensuring business continuity, and ensuring that the maritime industry is resilient to external and internal threats.  

Requirement in Maritime Cyber security  

Cyber training is essential for awareness as ships are connected to port authorities, customs officials, logistics companies, agents, vendor representatives, and many others.  

At any given time, any weak link in the security chain can cause significant problems that may affect even the national security of any country.  

The current scenario demands there are more safeguarding options from cyber threats for ships stationed at ports, IoT devices fitted on the ships and connected to the organizations ensuring resilience against cyber-attacks. 

Keeping in mind the importance of maritime cyber security Intrucept has designed to protect against cyber-attacks of all kinds that are real time in nature time and address protection along with efficiency in operations.  

Intrucept’s advanced cyber security solutions are innovative to shape future shipping — where digital security and operational excellence go hand in hand.  

The cost of cyber attack and retrieving proprietary data, returning to full 
operations, and recovering lost revenue can be costly. For this reason, many businesses opt for solutions that safe guards from cyber threats for ships stationed at ports, IoT devices fitted on the ships, vessels and many other operational intricacies.

Efficient Cyber security practices can mitigate to some extent. These include  

• Identify threats and vulnerabilities    

• Assess the risk exposure, implement mitigation plan & develop strategies for long term.  

• Establish a contingency plan for future course of action  

• Preparing a robust cyber security team    

Offerings from Intrucept

Intrucept’s Solutions Designed for Effective management of Cyber threats in Maritime operations   

MXDR gives security analysts and SOC managers a clear view across the organization, helping them fully understand the extent and context of an attack. Identify latest threats without having to purchase, implement, and oversee several solutions or find, hire, and manage a team security analyst.  

Mirage Cloak offers various deception methods to detect and stop threats before they cause damage.  The flexible framework also lets customers add new deception methods as needed.  

Code fortification enables enhancing SAST –API for Developers who can identify and fix security weaknesses in code at earliest. The cloud-based platform offers scanning service and analyze various code within organizational frameworks and languages. This eases out evaluating any code either purchased, downloaded, or written in-house, all on one platform.  

SCA- Automated solution streamlines identification and remediation of vulnerabilities within the ever-changing organizational open-source libraries. This proactive approach effectively minimizes the risks associated with third-party code.   

Furthermore, SCA automates the management of open-source vulnerabilities that can impact regulatory compliance. This ensures your organization stays ahead of potential penalties and maintains license compliance for all utilized code.  

Cyber security expert service from Intrucept ensure there is a set of specialized solutions for clients, designed to protect fleet operations and address wide range of issues from pen testing to threat hunting, threat intelligence ,phishing etc.  

Cyber security training is requirement of the day and Intrucept offers training and educating and create a cybe ready workforce through skilling who are equipped for protecting cyber infrastructure.