On 18th June, the International Maritime Cyber Security Organisation (IMCSO) commenced efforts to elevate cybersecurity risk assessment standards within the maritime industry.
As explained, IMCSO has developed a certification program for security consultants and a professional registry, aimed at helping shipping organizations choose qualified personnel with relevant experience.
The IMCSO Maritime Standard cyber certification scheme provides training in four key areas. Professionals undergoing the examination can specialize as offensive security practitioners or maritime cybersecurity specialists, focusing on disciplines such as secure by design and cloud security.
The IMCSO mission is to be the standard in the maritime cyber security industry, a collective voice, working towards alignment and standardisation. By setting frameworks for effective, universally adoptable methodology and innovating for future developments.
Cybersecurity has been mandated by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) which requires shipping companies to implement measures to protect their onboard safety management systems and to regularly audit them.
…said Campbell Murray, CEO at IMCSO.
The IMCSO simplifies the risk assessment process and gives third parties the information they need to accurately determine risk.
..said Global Technical Director. Classification Society.
