ABS

As technologies have expanded and automation systems have become complex and integrated between systems, the probabilities for cyber-attacks increase affecting personnel, data, safety of people and vessels and the environment. The need for robust cybersecurity programs has become a critical component to the overall operations of marine assets.

Attackers may target any combination of people and technology to achieve their aim, wherever there is a network connection or any other interface between onboard systems and the external world. Safeguarding ships, and shipping in general, from current and emerging threats involves a range of measures that are continually evolving.

The recently released IACS URs, E26 and E27, were developed to establish a common set of minimum functional and performance criteria to deliver a ship that can be described as cyber resilient.

https://ww2.eagle.org/en/rules-and-resources/regulatory-news/regulatory-news/IACS-Unified-Requirements-on-Cyber-Resilience.html