Cyber Security Workbook for On Board Ship Use available to order

Nov 12 2020


ICS is pleased to announce publication of the second edition of the Cyber Security Workbook for On Board Ship Use, produced by BIMCO, ICS and Witherby Publishing Group.

It uses detailed, step by step checklists, and also gives guidance on how best to detect, respond and recover in the event of a cyber attack.  

 

The Guide is available to order pre-order directly from Witherbys or your maritime bookseller.

 

About the Guide

In recent years, the shipping industry has undergone a digital revolution: internet connectivity on board has become common and ship’s systems are increasingly digitised and integrated. With this growing level of connection, comes greater risk. Ships are now a common target for hackers worldwide and it has become crucial that the entire crew has an understanding of how and when cyber attacks can occur.

 

Using detailed, step by step checklists, the Cyber Security Workbook for On Board Ship Use provides a ship’s crew with the practical skills to identify cyber risks and to protect vulnerable onboard systems. It also gives guidance on how best to detect, respond and recover in the event of a cyber attack.

 



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