Navigating the waters of maritime cybersecurity with BIMCO’s guidelines : identifying vulnerabilities and mitigating threats to IT and OT systems
Πλεύση στα ύδατα της ναυτικής κυβερνοασφάλειας με τις κατευθυντήριες γραμμές της BIMCO : εντοπισμός ευπαθειών και αντιμετώπιση απειλών σε IT και OT συστήματα
Master Thesis
Author
Καλογεράς, Γεώργιος
Kalogeras, Georgios
Date
2023-10Advisor
Ξενάκης, ΧρήστοςXenakis, Christos
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Keywords
Cybersecurity ; Maritime ; BIMCO ; Vulnerabilities ; Risk mitigationAbstract
This master's thesis examines vulnerabilities and related protection methods for OT and IT systems in vessels used in the marine sector, incorporating guidelines and methodologies from BIMCO in the review process. This study comprises a review of possible cybersecurity threats to these systems, mitigation strategies for those risks, and an examination of the IT and OT systems on board a ship. The study's findings show that the marine sector is vulnerable to various cybersecurity threats and that efficient protective measures must be implemented to mitigate these risks. The unique vulnerabilities and security controls that should be considered for IT and OT systems in vessels are discussed in this thesis.