Over the last 11 years, CND has been delivering cyber capability to naval forces, including the European Union Naval Force and the British Royal Navy.
The slow but steady digitisation of the maritime industry has led to vessels becoming increasingly reliant on e-navigation, GPS, AIS, and ECDIS. These are all technologies which are susceptible to a cyber attack. We are now delighted to be able to extend our former 'defence force only' offering to the private sector.
Maritime has been described as the "perfect storm" for a cyber security attack. Each modern vessel is a floating computer network with numerous systems including navigation and the Industrial Control Systems associated with managing the vessel as a connected unit.
Cyber security was not previously an issue as ships were a moving target with minimal external connectivity. This has changed now that vessels are often constantly connected to the Internet, making them a target.
Ships and ports are facing cyber attacks on a regular basis, their every move tracked and some ships have even been taken over remotely.