Maritime
Maritime
Maritime companies with operations in the US and/or EU must navigate unique OT security challenges driven by a highly mobile, globally distributed, and safety-critical environment.
Ships, ports, and offshore platforms rely on integrated OT systems—such as navigation controls, propulsion management, cargo handling, and communication networks—that are increasingly digitized but often built on legacy technologies not designed with cybersecurity in mind.
These systems are exposed to growing cyber threats, including GPS spoofing, satellite communication breaches, and ransomware targeting port operations, all while needing to function reliably in remote or constrained environments.
Regulatory mandates like the IMO's Cyber Risk Management guidelines (MSC.428(98)) and EU’s NIS2 Directive add compliance pressure, requiring ship operators and port authorities to implement risk-based cybersecurity programs and ensure business continuity.
The maritime sector’s dependence on third-party service providers, coupled with the operational complexity of coordinating between ships at sea and shore-based infrastructure, demands robust network segmentation, secure remote access, and continuous threat monitoring.
Ultimately, maintaining safe and efficient maritime operations in this context requires a holistic, multi-layered OT security strategy that can adapt to both evolving threats and international regulatory landscapes.