Maritime Cybersecurity Toolkit
Building Cyber Resilience
Implement a maritime cybersecurity program that manages risk at every stage of the asset lifecycle.
The Growing Importance of Cybersecurity in Maritime
The importance of cybersecurity has never been greater. Our team of cybersecurity experts has designed this toolkit to help the maritime industry tackle pressing cyber risks. As a vital collaborator with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and Department of Homeland Security, we offer these resources to help secure shipping operations—whether for containerships, cruise ships, tankers, inland vessels, support tugs, or ports and terminals.
Toolkit Contents
Access our comprehensive maritime cybersecurity toolkit and help enhance your organization's resilience and compliance. This toolkit includes a whitepaper on managing maritime cyber risk, a webinar on navigating cybersecurity challenges, project profiles showcasing successful risk reduction strategies, insights on leveraging AI in cybersecurity, an eBook on IT-OT convergence for robust protection against cyber threats, and essential MTSA training resources.
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Managing Maritime Cyber Risk - Rising to USCG's New Maritime Security Directive
Prepare for significant changes in maritime cybersecurity regulations! The U.S. Coast Guard's new directive mandates cybersecurity measures for US-flagged vessels and facilities. This paper by Michael DeVolld, ABS Consulting's Director of Maritime Cybersecurity, outlines the implications and essential steps your organization must take to enhance cyber resilience and protect against emerging threats.
Navigating the Future of Maritime Cybersecurity: Compliance and Resilience
The maritime industry faces growing cybersecurity challenges, necessitating measures to protect operations and comply with regulations like the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA). Listen to this webinar to explore the importance of cybersecurity in maritime operations and how ABS Consulting and Nozomi Networks can help reduce cyber risk. Topics include MTSA requirements, risk reduction strategies, and industry case studies.
Reducing Cyber Risks in MTSA Regulated Facilities
ABS Consulting has a proven track record in helping MTSA-regulated facilities meet compliance. Read this case study to discover how we increased visibility and reduced cybersecurity risks in in one of the major maritime ports in the U.S. by conducting vulnerability assessments and creating a mitigation plan and roadmap to enhance cyber posture.
Analyzing Marine Related Cyber Risk in Critical Systems
Cyber systems are essential in marine and offshore environments for navigation, control, and communication. Cyber exploitation can lead to serious safety and security consequences. To promote safer practices, our client sought to understand vulnerabilities and risks. ABS Consulting’s Risk and Safety Management team, with a proven track record in cybersecurity assessments, delivered a comprehensive risk assessment and developed a strategic risk framework for marine assets.
The Operator's AI Playbook: Accelerating Readiness in Maritime Cybersecurity
The Operator's AI Playbook emphasizes the importance of leveraging AI in maritime cybersecurity to counter evolving threats. As adversaries adopt AI tools, defenders must also utilize these technologies to enhance operational resilience. This article by Ron Fabela, ABS Consulting’s Technical Director of Cybersecurity, discusses the critical role of human oversight, the need for context in decision-making, and the integration of AI with human expertise to safeguard maritime operations effectively.
Everything You Need to Know About the IT-OT Convergence
Does your organization have complete protection against cyber threats? If you don’t have a strong industrial cybersecurity program protecting your Operational Technology (OT) networks, you are at risk. Download our Beginner’s Guide to OT Cybersecurity to learn the top three concerns your organization should consider for protection against cyber threats.
Additional Resources Included in this Toolkit
Maritime Cybersecurity Industry Article Series
Maritime Cybersecurity in the Marine Transportation System—Explore our new industry article series, as we examine key cybersecurity challenges facing U.S. maritime operators today.
Solution Overview: MTSA Cybersecurity Training
Your compliance journey begins with completing cybersecurity training by January 12, 2026. The ABS Consulting MTSA Cybersecurity Training Series offers a comprehensive online training experience designed specifically for maritime stakeholders. Our interactive, role-based training equips your personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to help protect critical maritime operations from today’s cyber threats.
Video Demo: Maritime Cybersecurity Online Training Platform
Protect Operations. Meet Compliance. Start Now. In the rapidly evolving maritime landscape, cybersecurity is more critical than ever. Our comprehensive MTSA Cybersecurity Training Series is designed to equip maritime stakeholders with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of The United States Coast Guard’s (USCG) updated MTSA cybersecurity regulations. Watch this short video and learn how our training series will help you meet USCG’s training compliance requirements.