The UK government has launched a code of practice for ship operators to handle cyber security.
Parliamentary undersecretary for aviation, international and security at the Department for Transport Martin Callanan said the new Cyber Security Code of Practice for Ships comes at a time where shipping is more and more vulnerable to online attacks. Up to $300m was wiped off the books of Denmark’s Maersk in June following the NotPetya malware attack, for instance.
“Shipowners and operators need to understand cyber security as industry dependence on IT systems grows amid the development of autonomous vessels,” Callanan said, adding: “These developments will make the industry more vulnerable, even on the small scale – consider the threats posed by compromised ships.”
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