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Cyber Pirates

Swashbuckling pirates and sabotage on the high seas have gone digital. Ransomware has replaced the cutlass.
December 05, 2022

US offshore oil & gas installation at 'increasing' risk of cyberattack

The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has warned that the time to act on securing the US's offshore oil and natural gas installations is now because they are under "increasing" and..
November 30, 2022

Cyber attacks threaten sea traffic, ports & offshore rigs

The rapid increase in cyberattacks on the maritime industry during the global pandemic has highlighted the inadequacies of the existing international legal framework and the urgent need for..
October 14, 2022

US ports and terminals targets of increased cyber security attacks

Although the marine industry has a long history of success in risk management, cyber threat actors represent a different kind of menace. They are sophisticated, constantly evolving, and highly..
October 12, 2022

How relevant is IMO 2021 cybersecurity compliance to the maritime security industry?

In this week's vlog CEO Dryad Global Corey Ranslem talks about the history of IMO 2021 compliance. Right back from the meeting of the Maritime Safety and Security Committee in June 2017 to Jan 1st..
October 06, 2022

Crew Cyber Hygiene

Tomorrow at the Monaco Yacht Show, Dryad Global CEO Corey Ranslem will be presenting a seminar all about crew cyber hygiene.
September 29, 2022

Maritime Cyber Security & Risk Management for Yachts and Yacht Managers

Questionable intelligence feeds, poor communication, crew error, reputational risk, cyber threats - how do operators, captains and CSOs get the assurance they need when their vessel and business are..
September 26, 2022

Cyber security becoming integral to maritime security

Maritime security is increasingly becoming impossible to achieve without ensuring cyber security, and the ability of states to protect their maritime assets and critical infrastructure against cyber..
August 22, 2022

Satellite RF Tracking Follows the 'Dark' Ships That AIS Can't See

Government, NGO and private-sector researchers have long relied upon AIS to track the movements of vessels, and the tool is invaluable for spotting suspicious activity.
August 09, 2022

How America’s Ports Defend Against Cyberthreats

America’s ports move approximately $5.4 trillion in goods annually, making them a unique target for cybercriminals. Protecting these transportation hubs is essential to preserving the supply chain..
July 22, 2022