MARITIME CYBERSECURITY
Course Code
MSO 101
Category
Maritime Management & Administration
Scope
Maritime Management & Administration
Duration
2 days
Status
ACTIVE
Competency
Ability to manage maritime cybersecurity risks.
Target Audience
Shipboard crew, shoreside IT, and security managers.
Course Overview
This course is a focused training on the growing threat of cybersecurity in the maritime industry. It is designed for all personnel, from shipboard crew to shoreside IT and security managers, who need to understand the vulnerabilities and risks posed by cyber threats. The program covers key areas such as network security, data protection, and incident response planning for a ship's operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) systems. Participants will learn how to identify common cyber threats, implement best practices for cyber hygiene, and develop a robust defense strategy to protect critical systems and data.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and mitigate common cyber threats to vessels and ports.
- Understand the difference between IT and OT systems and their respective security needs.
- Develop and implement a cyber risk management plan in line with industry guidelines.
- Respond effectively to a cybersecurity incident or breach.
Daily Topics
Day 1: Cybersecurity Threats – Common threats, IT vs OT systems; ISM Code cyber risk, ISPS Code cyber security, IMO MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3, IMO Resolution MSC.428(98).
Day 2: Defense & Response – Cyber risk management, Incident response, Case studies; NIST Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR, STCW cyber awareness, IMO III Code.
References
ISM Code (cyber risk management), ISPS Code (cyber security), IMO Guidelines on Maritime Cyber Risk Management (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3), IMO Resolution MSC.428(98) (Maritime Cyber Risk Management in SMS), NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management), GDPR (Data Protection), STCW (training for cyber awareness), IMO III Code.
Upcoming Course Dates
November 10 – November 11, 2026
July 15 – July 16, 2027