In 2023, CYTUR, a company specializing in maritime mobility cybersecurity, announced the successful completion of a smart ship cybersecurity pilot project, supported by the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) and the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA). The project brought together shipyards, vessel suppliers, and academic and industry experts in the field of information security. The outcomes were recognized as best practices for compliance with the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) cybersecurity regulatory requirements, Unified Requirements (UR) E26 and E27. The project was also acknowledged as a model case for implementing the Korean government’s maritime cyber safety management guidelines.
Through the project, the scope of maritime cyber threat analysis increased by 400%, security resources invested in vessel design were reduced by 83%, and new attack surfaces on smart ships were identified. These results were achieved through the comprehensive application of foundational research technologies, including ship cybersecurity frameworks, attack scenarios, and defense mechanisms.
The project marked a significant milestone in validating security technologies developed with consideration for vessel-specific system characteristics and cyber threats across the design, commissioning, and operational phases. By applying cybersecurity technologies tailored to the smart ship lifecycle, it was possible to reduce the time and cost of shipbuilding while strengthening security.
Building on the project’s outcomes, CYTUR plans to launch a range of maritime cybersecurity technologies, including SHIPPOT™, a vessel-dedicated network intrusion detection system, cybersecurity education and training systems, cyber threat monitoring services for shipping companies, and a zero-trust security model. In 2024, CYTUR aims to establish a leading position in the global smart ship cybersecurity market through collaboration with major Korean shipyards, the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), the Korea Coast Guard, academia, and international partners.
Cyber threats targeting the maritime industry—including shipyards, shipping companies, and maritime organizations—as well as vessels in operation, have been surging in recent years. According to analysis from CYTUR’s maritime cyber threat intelligence system, cyberattacks on the maritime industry have surged by 358%, while the attack surface of vessels in operation has skyrocketed by 1,034%. In response, CYTUR has urged the industry to exercise heightened vigilance.
On August 31, 2023, NAVTOR announced a landmark agreement with Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE). Through this partnership, the Norwegian maritime technology company NAVTOR will provide its NavFleet solution to serve as a core component of “K” LINE’s 24/7 global vessel monitoring and support system. Once operational, the system will play a key role in enhancing the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of vessels managed by “K” LINE. NavFleet will seamlessly connect vessels through real-time monitoring of ships, crew, and shore-based teams, delivering powerful operational insights. NAVTOR CEO Tor A. Svanes stated, “NavFleet acts as a bridge between ship and shore. Operating as a single, unified platform, it shares the data needed to build complete situational awareness of vessel operations, enabling smarter, safer, and more informed decision-making. By partnering with ‘K’ LINE, we will help them better understand their operations and make better decisions.”
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