Front-page headlines revealing devastating
cyber attacks on government agencies and the world's largest
companies have become a regular occurrence. Recent cyber attacks
reported by the mainstream media include the cyber attack against
SONY, Anthem Health Insurance, the White House, the Office of
Personnel Management ("OPM"), Ashley Madison, and even
the Houston Astros. As the list of companies and agencies that
suffer cyber attacks grows longer, it is clear and undeniable that
no industry is safe, and any company that relies on information and
communication technology ("ICT"), must take the
appropriate steps to protect itself against cyber threats. Although
the maritime community has not yet garnered front-page attention as
a victim of a recent cyber attack, make no mistake, the maritime
industry is one of the most heavily targeted industries in the
world and also suffers cyber attacks regularly.
