Holistic Smart Maritime Solutions for Cyber-resilience

Maritime cyberattacks refer to malicious activities that target the digital systems and networks used in the maritime industry. These attacks exploit vulnerabilities in the technology infrastructure of ships, ports, and related logistics and communication systems. They aim to disrupt operations, steal sensitive information, or cause physical damage.

Cyberattacks on maritime systems can have devastating consequences, including:

• Operational disruptions hindering daily operations and damaging shipping operators' reputation
• Unauthorized access to critical systems, compromising safety and security
• Theft of sensitive information causing financial losses
• Data manipulation leading to wrong decisions
• Physical damage to ships or cargo due to compromised systems

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) defines cyber-risks as potential threats to technology assets that could lead to operational failures, safety breaches, or security vulnerabilities due to compromised information or systems. The surge in cyberattacks in the digital age has exposed the maritime industry to considerable risks. The reasons for the surge of cyberattacks are:

• Increased digitalization: The maritime industry is rapidly adopting digital technologies for improved efficiency and connectivity, which introduces more cyber vulnerabilities.
• Complex supply chains: Maritime operations involve many interconnected systems and stakeholders, increasing the potential points of entry for cyberattacks.
• High-value targets: Ships and ports often carry valuable cargo and sensitive information, making them attractive targets for cybercriminals and state-sponsored actors.
• Legacy systems: The lack of cybersecurity integration during the design phase has left many maritime systems highly vulnerable to cyberattacks.

Maritime cybersecurity includes a range of policies, best practices, and technologies to safeguard the entire maritime industry. As the maritime industry embraces digitalization, a balanced approach to converging Information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) is crucial. OT focuses on monitoring and controlling industrial equipment through hardware and software, while IT pertains to information processing technologies.

Traditional IT security measures need to be integrated with specialized tools designed to meet the unique requirements of OT systems. To ensure comprehensive protection from evolving cyberthreats, the maritime industry must conduct thorough evaluations of all aspects of ship operations.

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) aims to increase productivity and make users lives easier. However, this can only be achieved when the Industrial IoT environment has reliable network connectivity. An unreliable network presents users with several challenges including: longer system downtime, cyber security risks, and unstable operations, especially when using a wireless connection. The diagram below uses factory automation as an example to illustrate what kind of concerns our industry partners face when trying to adopt lndustrial loT applications and benefit from them.

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) aims to increase productivity and make users lives easier. However, this can only be achieved when the Industrial IoT environment has reliable network connectivity. An unreliable network presents users with several challenges including: longer system downtime, cyber security risks, and unstable operations, especially when using a wireless connection. The diagram below uses factory automation as an example to illustrate what kind of concerns our industry partners face when trying to adopt lndustrial loT applications and benefit from them.

Cybersecurity goes beyond simply blocking intruders. It's about safeguarding digital assets and data, ensuring business continuity, and staying resilient against both external and internal threats. Thus, protecting ship systems from physical attacks and ensuring the integrity of supporting systems are vital. Data-driven innovation is transforming all areas of maritime excellence, from safety management to efficiency. Data is driving:

• Advanced route planning for efficient navigation
• Collision prevention systems for enhanced safety
• Energy management for intelligent vessels
• Port automation for reduced waiting times
• Data processing and analytics for performance optimization, predictive maintenance, and anomaly detection

In an increasingly connected world, the security, safety, and reliability of maritime systems are paramount. The maritime industry recognizes the critical importance of robust cybersecurity oversight in mitigating emerging cyber-risks and ensuring the resilience of critical infrastructure.

Compliance with global regulations—including IMO Resolution MSC.428(98), IEC 61162-460, ISO/IEC 27001, ISA/IEC 62443, IEC 60945, and IACS Unified Requirements (URs) E26 and E27—is essential for meeting stringent cybersecurity standards. As data-driven strategies continue to improve safety and operational efficiency, adopting certified solutions is fundamental to establishing secure and trusted data flows across maritime networks.

For example, IEC 61162-460 plays a crucial role in ensuring secure and reliable data exchange within maritime communication and navigation networks. Additionally, DNV Cybersecurity Type approved devices can provide an added layer of security, ensuring that network devices comply with strict cybersecurity protection standards. This in turn simplifies and streamlines compliance certification processes.

Moxa’s EDR-G9010 and EDR-8010 industrial secure routers, together with the EDS-4000/G4000 Series industrial switches, have obtained DNV type approval for security capabilities of DNV SP2, IACS UR E27 Rev.1, and IEC 61162-460 Edition 3.0 certification as a 460-gateway, -forwarder, and -switch. These achievements reaffirm their capability to help shipbuilders and system integrators streamline compliance with IACS UR E26 and E27, while enhancing cybersecurity and ensuring operational reliability across maritime networks.

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) aims to increase productivity and make users lives easier. However, this can only be achieved when the Industrial IoT environment has reliable network connectivity. An unreliable network presents users with several challenges including: longer system downtime, cyber security risks, and unstable operations, especially when using a wireless connection. The diagram below uses factory automation as an example to illustrate what kind of concerns our industry partners face when trying to adopt lndustrial loT applications and benefit from them.

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) aims to increase productivity and make users lives easier. However, this can only be achieved when the Industrial IoT environment has reliable network connectivity. An unreliable network presents users with several challenges including: longer system downtime, cyber security risks, and unstable operations, especially when using a wireless connection. The diagram below uses factory automation as an example to illustrate what kind of concerns our industry partners face when trying to adopt lndustrial loT applications and benefit from them.