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Five key cyber-threat terms explained

As cyber security, and specifically cyber threats, are becoming more imminent worldwide, the shipping industry gets affected as well. In order to help understand some of the basic terminology of cyber-attacks, the Korean Register of Shipping explains what five key cyber terms mean. 1. OT (Operating Technology) This is hardware and software that detects or causes a change in physical processes through direct monitoring or control of physical devices such as valves, pumps, and etc. OT systems on board ships include propulsion, power generation and distribution, steering, navigation, communications, and cargo operations systems. 2. Zero-day threat This is a technical security threat that leverages vulnerabilities in computer software. It is an attack that takes place when a patch for the vulnerability is not developed yet. A 1-day vulnerability is an attack that happens when a patch has been released but has not been applied because of validation and various reasons. 3. Brute Force Attack In order to obtain an account for a user, it tries all the character combinations of usernames and passwords by repetitive manner until the user's account are matched to get the account information. If a password has a specific pattern, such as a user password, the ...

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Norsk Hydro cyber-attack a clear indicator of cyber risk

After a cyber attack recently hit Norsk Hydro, the threat of hacking has once again been imminent for maritime companies, warns Nor-Shipping. Namely, Per Martin Tanggaard, Director of Nor-Shipping, stated that this attack is a showcase of the increasing risk that maritime and ocean companies face. Norsk Hydro computer systems were hit by the comparatively new LockerGoga virus at first, before spreading to its network encrypting files.

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ABS, SecurityGate partner to provide cyber risk analysis

ABS announced that it started a collaboration with SecurityGate, in order to offer an in-depth cyber risk analysis solution. The solution will enter the ABS proprietary FCI Cyber Risk Methodology into the SecurityGate SaaS platform. The dashboard that will occur, will provide an instant shared view, showcasing the degree of cyber risk across assets, operations and critical suppliers.  

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Totem Plus to implement cyber protection for shipboard equipment

Totem Plus signed a licence agreement with Naval Dome to include the latter's maritime cyber security software into its automation and navigation systems. These systems are included in the hard drives of the equipment at the build stage before being delivered to the customers. All current operational Totem Plus systems will be automatically updated with Naval Dome when technicians perform software upgrades.

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How to prepare for Cyber Security

At the 2019 SMART4SEA Conference, Cynthia Hudson, CEO, HudsonAnalytix, suggested that a response organization headed by an appointed Cyber QI or similar in the US, Cyber Incident Response Team and Cyber Incident Response Organization be strongly considered during planning, training and exercise process of Cyber Incident Readiness.

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