Cyber Security in the Maritime Transport

Abstract

Maritime transport is an essential element for the economic sustainability of many regions around the world, including Albania. Especially for the countries that have access to the sea, maritime transport is the backbone of domestic and international trade. One of the challenges faced by this sector is the protection from threats and cyber-attacks. Cyber-attacks can lead to major environmental or economic disaster, even being able to cause loss of human life. Also, technological changes are being implemented by shipping companies more slowly compared to other manufacturing sectors. Therefore, this sector is easily attacked in this direction. The purpose of this study is to present the consequences of cyber-attacks on maritime transport through a map of current cyber security provisions on ships and in ports. Regarding this, the purpose of the research in this study is related to the conference topics regarding technology and information and navigation sciences. The methodology used in this scientific research is based on published literature that enables a mapping of modern methods and analysis, interpretation, and implications of cyber security within the maritime industry. Major results and implications of the study regards suggestions on raising cyber security capacities against cyber threats for the realization of safe and modern port activities.