Cyber Security Services for Superyachts and all other commercial maritime vessels

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We provide an array of superyacht and commercial maritime Cyber Security Services at sea, these are supported by a dedicated team of fully certified Cyber Security experts utilizing the most advanced tools and methodologies to prevent cybercrime. Our 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) proactively monitors and manages all your onboard cyber security needs, protecting you, and your vessels communications from any external threats.

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Following the IMO’s adoption of Resolution MSC.428 (98), commonly known as IMO 2021, vessel operators now need to integrate cyber risk control into their Safety Management System by developing onboard procedures and mitigation measures.

IMO 2021 at a Glance

Resolution MSC.428(98) encourages administrations to ensure that cyber risks are appropriately addressed in existing safety management systems (as defined in the ISM Code) no later than the first annual verification of the company's Document of Compliance after 1 January 2021. This means:

-Vessel operators must embed cybersecurity into the culture from crew to senior management

-Shipping Companies need to develop and maintain a security management system as part of their safety management system

-Companies/Vessels must define cyber roles and responsibilities

Here we will walk you through some of the companies we work with cybersecurity plans and systems.

KVH Cybersecurity 

KVH’s Commitment to Maritime Cybersecurity

Helping fleets assess and deal with cybersecurity risks through integrated hardware and network controls

Cybersecurity is fundamental. That’s why we employ cybersecurity by design principles to the development of our hardware and global VSAT satellite networks. We offer a variety of features and services to aid vessel operators with their individual cybersecurity needs at onboarding and during regular operations.

While each vessel operator remains responsible for ongoing compliance with IMO2021, KVH’s Cybersecurity Program supports those compliance efforts.

Security of Satellite Networks

KVH implements numerous infrastructure safeguards and different types of authentication and proprietary over-the-air interfaces.

Security of Terrestrial Network

The KVH terrestrial network is designed to provide traffic separation over the HTS network and to route global satellite traffic over private circuits to MegaPOPs, where Internet egress occurs.

Enterprise-grade Upgrade

Further enhance your system and network security with optional enterprise-grade cybersecurity employing the Fortigate Firewall BDU and Fortinet® Unified Threat Management (UTM) Subscription with advanced firewall, SD-WAN functionality, intrusion detection/prevention, malware protection, anti-spam, and more.

Integrated Terminal Security

KVH’s TracPhone V30 and TracNet terminals include advanced network-level firewalls, automated threat management, secure boot, encrypted drives, and more.

Security Configurations

KVH offers local area network (LAN) segmentation configuration options via firewall, and the ability to enforce login requirements via the versatile myKVH™ portal.

Protected Internet Egress

KVH’s cybersecurity strategy focuses on protected Internet egress, including: application-level UTM firewalls in each KVH MegaPOP; application-level traffic shapers; multiple forms of threat blocking; and optional global static IP addresses with all inbound access blocked by default.

Cybersecurity Incident Response

KVH’s cybersecurity incident response team addresses threats to the KVH network and is available if a fleet suspects a cybersecurity attack, with the goal to help manage and minimize the risk as quickly as possible.

Intellian Cybersecutity 

Intellian Cyber security enhancement

All Intellian products feature built-in firewall enhanced cyber security and incoming/outgoing network traffic will be monitored and controlled. Their dedicated support team is always there to help when needed. You can upgrade coverage by working directly with us!

Iridium Cybersecurity 

Iridium uses FIPS-140-2, ASC22FO encryption, ensuring voice and data transmitted by U.S. government customers remains uncompromised, giving you secure control of your team and operations.

In the event of a cybersecurity threat or data breach, Iridium can help your company continue to communicate through secure satellite-based voice and data solutions. Services, such as Satellite Time and Location (STL), act as an alternative to traditional GPS and GNSS technologies to provide a resilient positioning, navigation and timing solution for critical business infrastructures, such as financial enterprises, utility providers, or network operation centers.

Inmarsat Cybersecurity

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As the leading supplier of ship-to-shore connectivity in commercial shipping, Inmarsat is also a stakeholder where the development of industry best practices are concerned, both as a service provider and as custodian of a global network that is secure across all touchpoints. In fact, its secure, encrypted network uses military- grade satellites is fully approved by the highest standards of the IMO and is fully audited by the stringent standards of International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO).

Based on our experience of offering a secure communication platform from the onshore office to the maritime terminals onboard ship, we have  designed our Fleet Secure security services to uphold cyber resilience at sea.

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Starlink Cybersecurity 

Secure Boot First, we want our devices to only run software that we wrote. This isn't like a personal computer where the user can install apps or save files – the only software we want to run on our devices is software that we've explicitly built, tested, and signed off on. While personal computers have to use complicated virus scanning software to guess at what software is good vs. bad, we can confidently say that if it's not from us, it's bad. 

When one of our devices boots up, we cryptographically validate every layer of software before we start running it. This technique is called "secure boot", and it's designed to make it hard for an attacker to achieve a persistent compromise of a device – when the device reboots we can have confidence that it's running trusted software, even if an attacker had previously gotten in. Additionally, secure boot also protects against accidental corruption of the software – it's why you'll never see a warning that it's not safe to power down your device; we just ensure it's always safe. Secure boot is primarily important to us on things like satellites, which are both expensive and difficult to access physically. Maintaining control of the software on our satellites is absolutely critical to the safe operation of the constellation. 

The same concepts that go into secure boot on our satellites are also useful on the Starlink user terminals. Even though we know that an attacker with persistent and invasive physical access will eventually be able to defeat secure boot on their own device, the protections of secure boot are still valuable for protecting against remote attacks over the Internet (or over wifi). There is a big difference between being able to take your own device off your roof and attack it, vs. someone else being able to compromise your device without you noticing. Remote attacks, especially over the internet, can scale very quickly to affect many users, and secure boot is one important tool we use to protect our customers.

Sea-Tel Cobham Cybersecurity 

Satellite Communication Security

Cobham SATCOM’s communication technology features sophisticated solutions to protect from the potentially catastrophic effects should a cyber-attack on a vessel succeed.

A constant and growing threat

As it is in the wider world, the maritime industry has never been more keenly aware of the constant threat posed by cyber-crime, and the potentially ruinous consequences if vessel or corporate networks are successfully breached.

Firewalls, business continuity plans and risk management protocols are all key defense mechanisms to protect ourselves in-case of a cyber-attack but with the added safety and environmental concerns for maritime operations, we must be sure that we are protected.

On one level, the introduction of malware viruses by hackers could at the very least interfere with operational procedures, leading to troublesome and expensive delays. Ultimately though, there is a perception, at least in the mainstream, that a vessel’s navigation or cargo control systems could become compromised, resulting in severe environmental consequences.

Beyond this, lies the very real fear that if banking details and sensitive business transactions were no longer secure, companies could see their corporate reputation tarnished and might be leaving themselves open to blackmail – while facing fines on top of that for neglecting to keep employee details private – which is especially important since the introduction of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation in May 2018.

Secure technology and crew training

The network versus hardware’ debate over relative server security is ongoing: but Cobham SATCOM, as a proven and trusted technology and services innovator at the very forefront of satellite communications, has always worked tirelessly to implement the latest technologies in its ceaseless commitment to data security.

Cobham SATCOM’s SAILOR and Sea Tel technology deploy advanced security architecture and domain segregation measures, and are designed to provide continuous secure data exchange while detecting and preventing cyber-attacks, which could compromise ship operations and the onboard safety of crew and passengers.

Maritime cyber security is not only a technology issue– the shipping industry can contribute significantly to its own defenses. Network firewalls, business continuity stratagems, the most up-to-date antivirus software and web content filters all make a powerful contribution towards the effectiveness of secure systems. However, ship owners are also encouraged to follow and offer training for basic security, such as effective use and management of passwords.

ABS Cybersecurity 

Leading Maritime Cybersecurity and Risk Management

A company's demonstrated ability to manage and mitigate cyber risk can impact everything from insurance rates, to investment levels, to its competitive position in the market. These business drivers are increasing across all industrial sectors, including the maritime industry, making cybersecurity a business imperative.

SWOT24™, Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity by ABS Group, is working across the marine and offshore value chain to help clients reduce cyber risk, improve safety and remain competitive.

The optimal time to consider implementing a robust cybersecurity program on board your asset is during the earliest stages of design and construction or when a vessel is in drydock. Our Remote Monitoring and Managed Services help shipyards, marine and offshore owner/operators and shoreside ports and terminal operators assess, understand and control cyber risk for more secure and compliant assets.

Maritime Cybersecurity Solutions for the Entire Supply Chain

The optimal time to consider implementing a robust cybersecurity program is now.

We focus on delivering capabilities that support the entire supply chain – owners, operators, shipyards, shipbuilders and vendors – in reducing cyber risk, from one vessel to a fleet. Our comprehensive maritime cybersecurity solutions include, but are not limited to:

Industrial Cybersecurity Managed Services

Supply Chain Cyber Risk Management

Cybersecurity for New Construction

Cybersecurity Program Standup and Awareness Training

OT Cybersecurity Management Office and Incident Response

OT System Documentation and Management of Change

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