February 2023 - Cybersecurity

What cybersecurity requirements are mandatory for new ships and offshore constructions?

Concepción González / February 15, 2023

IACS (International Association of Classification Societies) has adopted two new cyber safety Unified Requirements (URs) of ships: URE26 and URE27. These URs will be mandatory for new ships and offshore constructions contracted on and after 1 January 2024. by Concha González, February 2023 What is IACS? IACS is a Non-Governmental Organization which was granted Consultative […]

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What is cybersecurity by design in the shipbuilding industry?

Nowadays, maritime industry has changed to the point where is increasingly reliant on digitalization, operation integration, and automation. Heavy dependence on technology goes hand in hand with the increase of risk of cyberattacks. Prevention is an effective method of dealing with a cybersecurity risk, and it can be done from design. This article addresses what