Cyber Safety

Maritime Cyber Safety, Security Compliance Audit, Gap Assessment, and execution for vessel IT/OT networks.

Service Overview

We provide comprehensive Maritime Cyber Safety services including compliance audits, security audits, gap assessments, and execution for shipboard IT and OT systems to meet IMO cyber risk management guidelines.

Key Features

✓Maritime Cyber Security Compliance Audits
✓Vessel IT / OT Gap Assessment & Risk Identification
✓IMO MSC.428(98) Cyber Risk Management Integration
✓Security Assessment Execution & Network Hardening
✓Crew Cyber Security Awareness Training

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Maritime Cyber Safety mandatory for commercial vessels?

Under IMO Resolution MSC.428(98) and BIMCO guidelines, cyber risk management must be integrated into vessel Safety Management Systems (SMS) no later than the first annual verification of the company’s Document of Compliance (DOC).

What is the difference between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) on ships?

Shipboard IT covers administrative networks, crew internet, email, and shore communications. Operational Technology (OT) encompasses critical ship control systems including ECDIS, radar, GPS, dynamic positioning (DP), engine automation, power management (PMS), and cargo control systems.

What steps are involved in a GCS Maritime Cyber Security Assessment?

Our audit involves: 1) Inventorying all shipboard IT and OT connected assets, 2) Cyber threat modeling and vulnerability scanning, 3) Network segregation and firewall review, 4) Gap assessment against IMO and IACS Unified Requirements (UR E26/E27), and 5) Delivering a remediation roadmap and SMS cyber manual.

How do you train vessel crew to mitigate cyber threats like phishing and USB malware?

We deliver maritime-specific cyber awareness training covering safe password policies, phishing email detection, USB and removable media control protocols, remote vendor access management, and incident response procedures.

Can GCS assist in drafting the vessel Cyber Security Plan and SMS integration procedures?

Yes. We author custom Shipboard Cyber Security Management Plans, incident response playbooks, and integrate actionable cyber risk mitigation policies into the company’s existing SMS for seamless flag and class auditing.

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