ABS Consulting Publishes Industry Insight on Cruise Industry Maritime Cybersecurity

Paper outlines eight actionable strategies to enhance cybersecurity resilience on cruise ships 

ABS Consulting has published an insightful new paper highlighting how aligning cybersecurity initiatives with key operational readiness principles enables organizations to develop a comprehensive strategy that enhances both operational resilience and guest safety. 

Operationalizing Maritime Cybersecurity: A Strategic Approach for the Cruise Industry, is the second in an industry leading series on maritime cybersecurity that builds on ABS Consulting’s work supporting cruise clients’ safety commitment, cybersecurity resilience and sustainability reporting journeys. The paper details the importance of operationalizing cybersecurity as a core component of maritime readiness and outlines a recommended approach to align cybersecurity initiatives with eight key operational principles, including human safety, marine resilience, guest services and regulatory compliance. 

Cybersecurity is just one aspect of the risk management portfolio of services that ABS Consulting offers to the cruise industry. With digital transformation taking center stage for cruise operators, integrating advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency and improve guest experiences is crucial. In addition to third party operational technology (OT) cybersecurity assurance, ABS Consulting’s established body of work within the cruise industry includes risk assessments, safety management systems program development, feasibility studies and training, regulatory compliance, sustainability and asset lifecycle strategies, project due diligence and HAZOP/HAZID workshops. 

Read ABS Consulting’s first report in its maritime cybersecurity series, Managing Maritime Cyber Risk – Rising to USCG’s New Maritime Security Directive.  

About ABS Consulting

ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting) is part of ABS Group of Companies, Inc. (www.abs-group.com), a global leader in safety and risk management for critical infrastructure worldwide and a subsidiary of ABS (www.eagle.org), one of the world's leading marine and offshore classification societies. With over 50 years of risk management and safety experience, ABS Consulting provides engineering, data science and management consulting services globally to help our clients manage their safety, security and operational risks. Headquartered in Spring, Texas, ABS Consulting operates with more than 700 professionals across the globe serving the marine and offshore, oil, gas and chemical, government, power and energy, and industrial sectors.