or training. Ashore, 38% of senior leaders either don’t have a cyber security response plan or are unsure if their organisation has one.
Similar issues exist across the maritime supply chain, with a disconnect between the security standards ship operators are working to and the standards that the industry’s suppliers work to says the report, adding that this problem is compounded by the fact that many operators have little to no control over the security of systems that are installed onboard, creating a disconnect between the exposure for the ship operator and their ability to control the risks.
According to the report, 44% of industry professionals reported that their organisation has been the subject of a cyber-attack in the last three years, with the key findings of the report noting that:
- 52% of industry professionals believe their organisation has a process in place for gathering intelligence on cyber security threats;
- 36% of industry professionals believe their organisation has been the victim of a cyber-attack in the last three years;
- 73% of respondents believe their organisation has a cyber security incident response plan;
- 3% of cyber-attacks resulted in the respondents’ organisation paying a ransom - $3.1 million is the average ransom paid;
- 34% of industry professionals believe their organisation has insurance in place to cover cyber-attacks.
What is more, 83% of shoreside employees at shipping companies agree that they regularly conduct cyber security training and drills in their organisation, but only 67% of seafarers agree.
Additionally, when questioned if their organisation has appropriately addressed cyber risks in the fleet’s safety management system, 87% of seafarers and shoreside employees at shipping companies agreed with this statement.
An average, cyber-attacks cost ship operators $182,000 per year. For 1 in 12 ship operators (8%), the average cost of cyber-attacks is $1.8 million per year.
Finally, another interesting finding is the fact that 54% of shipping companies spend less than $100K per year on cyber security management.
As the maritime threat landscape is constantly evolving, and the industry needs to remain alert to and learn to adapt to the threat continually, the report suggests certain recommendations in order for shipping to be protected from cyber risks: 1. Set up dedicated cyber security directorate within fleet operations that covers both IT and OT security: It is critical that the directorate takes overall responsibility for security and is given the authority and resources to be able to gather data- driven evidence of the actual state of cyber security within the fleet assets and operations on which to base its decisions for improvement. 2. Implement comprehensive cyber incident training and drill programme: The programme should be based on practical scenarios that reflect the actual setup and security posture of the organisation, its people, processes and technology.
We regularly conduct cyber security training and drills in my organisation.
83% 67%
of shoreside employees at shipping companies agree
with this statement but only...
of seafarers agree.
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My organisation has appropriately addressed cyber risks in the fleet's safety management system.
87%
of seafarers and shoreside employees at shipping companies
agree with this statement.
54% $182,000
of shipping companies spend less than $100K per year on cyber security management.
An average, cyber attacks cost ship operators $182,000 per year.
For 1 in 12 ship operators (8%), the average cost of cyber attacks is:
$1.8MILLION PER YEAR
Image credit: CyberOwl, Thetius, HFW The Great Disconnect report recommendations
3. Develop minimum security standards for suppliers and partners: This can be designed as a supplier code of connection which sets a minimum cyber security standard for the supplier before they are permitted to connect to vessel systems or access to data from the vessels.
4. Conduct urgent review of insurance policies and seek specific legal guidance on ransom payments: All vessel operators should conduct an urgent review of insurance policies throughout their organisation to understand any risks that are not fully covered. Operators should also seek legal advice on ransom payments specific to their circumstances and incorporate the findings into their cyber security response plan.
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