Abstract
Topics on maritime cyber security have undoubtedly been attracting great public attention in recent days. The reasons are rapidly evolving computing technologies and digitalization in maritime sector. A successful cyber-attack may have catastrophic consequences and a harmful impact on people, properties or marine environment. In addition to numerous factors that pave the way for a successful cyber-attack on ships, human errors are also in the limelight as they are notorious sources of cyber-attacks today. In this research paper, the authors examine Montenegrin seafarers’ level of familiarisation with current cyber-security risks by conducting a structured survey questionnaire. After thoroughly analysing the collected answers, the authors realise that the respondents have an insufficient level of cyber-security knowledge and awareness. Lastly, using the quantitative risk assessment method, the authors propose the best practices for maritime cyber security in the form of implementation of mandatory training course.
Highlights
A successful cyber-attack may be an important issue from the safety, environmental, and commercial standpoints
Cyber security at sea is largely related to critical infrastructures and, there is an urgent need to do the revaluation of the current awareness and preparedness of crews to adequately respond to maritime cyber risks
“Maritime cyber risk refers to a measure of the extent to which a technology asset is threatened by a potential circumstance or event, which may result in shipping-related operational, safety, or security failures as a consequence of information or systems being corrupted, lost or compromised” (International Maritime Organization, 2017a)
Summary
A successful cyber-attack may be an important issue from the safety, environmental, and commercial standpoints. Cyber security at sea is largely related to critical infrastructures and, there is an urgent need to do the revaluation of the current awareness and preparedness of crews to adequately respond to maritime cyber risks. In order to mitigate cyber-security risks and reduce the level of their human dependency, several leading maritime organizations such as e.g. IMO, BIMCO, International Chamber of Shipping developed a set of guidelines. Their purpose is to assist shipowners and vessel operators in reducing the chance of a successful cyber incident, and to recover from it.
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