Furuno issues fixes for VDR cyber vulnerability
JANUARY 7, 2016 — Furuno issued a notice to customers this week saying that potential vulnerability to cyber attack had been found in its Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) products. Subsequently, it says,
JANUARY 7, 2016 — Furuno issued a notice to customers this week saying that potential vulnerability to cyber attack had been found in its Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) products. Subsequently, it says,
JANUARY 6, 2016 — Crowley Maritime Corporation announced today that Kerri McClellan has been promoted to vice president and deputy general counsel for the corporation. Ms. McClellan, who is based in Jacksonville,
What ransomware is, and how to prevent and mitigate it, is the subject of the first issue of a new bi-weekly maritime cyber bulletin launched by the U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Command to give a greater understanding of the threats and hazards that impact the marine transportation system.
The first bulletin has just been posted on the USCG’s Homeport website (go to Cyber Missions -Cyber News), responds to recent occurrences of ransomeware in the maritime domain.
Or you can download it HERE
“By focusing on these three legs of the safety stool, I believe we can build on IACS’ recent achievements and set out an agenda that addresses existing and emerging challenges,” says Mr. Wiernicki. “My priorities for 2015-2016 strike a balance between the completion of ongoing projects and the need to look forward and formulate the next generation of IACS guidelines, unified and procedural requirements.”
Among ongoing projects that will get his attention is ensuring a smooth completion of the initial round of audits for the IMO Goal-Based Standards process.
He will also advance the creation of a cyber-system safety framework that addresses control systems, software quality assurance, data integrity and cyber security, enhancing an initiative that was started in 2014.
Another priority; ensuring that the IACS Quality System Certification Scheme (QSCS) remains the “gold standard” for classification society performance.
“IACS’ relationships, extensive technical knowledge, experience and independence place it in a unique position to work with regulators and industry,” Mr. Wiernicki says. “IACS will continue to reach out and strengthen relationships with all parties, continuing to demonstrate that its commitment to safety, quality and environmental protection are more important than ever.”
AUGUST 28, 2015 — Cyprus police said Wednesday that hackers presenting themselves as a company in Africa have stolen EUR 565,000 euros from a Limassol based shipping company, according to Cyprus media