Ship's cyber security vulnerabilities, revealed by Cyber Security specialists, Pen Test Partners Pen Test PartnersCyber-attacks against global shipping have spiked 400% since Covid-19 lockdowns. Specialist cyber security firm, Pen Test Partners, has already found 44 cyber security vulnerabilities on board large ocean vessels, including serious cyber risks on how to sink bulk carriers. Indeed, new international cyber security laws were due to come in force in January 2021 (in two months time). Leading Maritime Cyber Security Firm, Moran Cyber Moran CyberShipowners are mandated by the IMO to boost cybersecurity measures in 2021 but few have so far. However, owing to an extreme shortage of expertise in ship cyber, these certifications are checklist-based.

Source: Forbes October 26, 2020 12:33 UTC