Are ships today more vulnerable to cyber attacks due to increased connectivity to their systems?

🚢 In our latest blog post, Andrew Tierney explains the potential risks associated with systems such as the Power Management System (PMS)⚡ and Integrated Alarm and Monitoring System (IAMCS), which are responsible for controlling the power generation and other machinery onboard.

⚠️ The consequences if these are hacked? Blackouts, increased crew workload, and potential loss of control during manoeuvres - especially risky in busy waterways. While hackers taking full remote control of a vessel is unlikely, disruptions to these systems are a genuine concern due to rising automation and inadequate network segmentation.

🛳️ Dynamic positioning vessels and cruise ships have even more complex, integrated systems. Inadequate network isolation among systems like dynamic positioning, safety management systems, and voyage data recorders can allow a hacker to impact multiple systems at once, making recovery far more challenging.

👉 Find out Andrew Tierney's full thoughts and breakdown on how cyber attacks could disrupt modern ship operations in our latest blog: https://www.pentestpartners.com/security-blog/cyber-threats-to-shipping-explained/

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