ABS names Ian Bramson Global Head of Cybersecurity

ABS has appointed cyber expert Ian Bramson as its Global Head of Cybersecurity. In this role, Bramson will lead the development of a cyber security risk reduction program to meet increasing demand

Cybersecurity and the ferry operator

Ferry operators are adopting new technology that leverages advances in digitalization, but that could increase the vessel’s cybersecurity vulnerabilities. At the same time, shoreside booking operations that result in online interactions with

USCG issues cybersecurity alert

In a Marine Safety Alert issued today, the U.S. Coast Guard says that, in February, a deep draft vessel on an international voyage bound for the Port of New York and New

Huntington Ingalls acquires cybersecurity specialist G2

DECEMBER 4, 2018 — Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) reported yesterday that it has acquired G2 Inc., a cybersecurity solutions and services company headquartered in Annapolis Junction, MD. G2 will join HII’s Technical

KVH Industries announces new cybersecurity initiatives

JUNE 6, 2018 — The maritime industry’s drive to digitalization has brought increasing awareness of the importance of protecting networks and vessels from cyber risks. KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI), today announced

ABS strengthens digital leadership team

DECEMBER 4, 2017 — Classification society ABS has announced three senior management appointments as part of the organization’s digital class strategy. “As our markets are increasingly shaped by digital technology, ABS is

Bipartisan legislation aims to tighten cybersecurity

AUGUST 4, 2017—In a sign of growing concerns about hacking, Senator Mark R. Warner (D-VA) recently introduced S. 1691, the Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017, which would require U.S.

Wartsila pushes ahead on digital transformation

MAY 29, 2017 — Wärtsilä reports that is implementing a digital transformation to become “a data led, insights driven, and agile technology company dedicated to taking a leadership role in the smart

DSME and DNV GL unveil new LNG carrier design

APRIL 7, 2017 — Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME), and classification society DNV GL used this week’s Gastech event in Tokyo to present the results of a joint development project (JDP)

ABS to CMA delegates: Cyber risk won’t go away

MARCH 22, 2017 — “Cyber risk is a subject that is not going away,” ABS Chief Operating Officer Tony Nassif told delegates at this week’s Connecticut Maritime Association Shipping 2017 event in

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