Cyber threat increase

GTMaritime is warning that shipping faces increasing operational disruption, fraud and safety risks as cyber threats exploit limited visibility of onboard systems. As vessels become more digitally connected, many operators still lack a clear, up-to-date view of the systems and software running across their fleets. Without that visibility, identifying vulnerabilities and understanding the impact of a breach becomes much more difficult. The challenge is compounded by the realities of maritime operations. Ships operate for extended periods without synchronising with shore systems, bandwidth is constrained and onboard configurations can differ from vessel to vessel. This makes it harder to maintain accurate records and allows risks to go undetected.