In light of the increasing cyber threats and attacks within the shipping industry, the Shipowners Club launched an interactive guide that summarizes the key considerations owners and operators should make when building a cyber security plan based on the recommended “Five Functions”.
To stay protected, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) recommends that vessels introduce cyber security plans no later than the first annual renewal of the company ISM Document of Compliance after 1 January 2021.
The Guide’s five functions are:
#1 Identify: Which systems are the vulnerable ones, which systems are vital to operations and who is responsible for them.
#2 Protect: The plan should define measures to prevent attacks from occurring.
#3 Detect: If an attack happens, recognize it quickly and mitigate the damage.
#4 Respond: Plan a clear means of getting back up and running as quickly as possible using a second system.
#5 Recover: Get the primary system back running and analyze the cause.
Concluding, to learn more see the interactive guide here.
