Client Case Study: Cybersecurity Program Development for Commercial Vessels

Challenge

Customer required assistance in establishing a cybersecurity program across the organization, IT network, and a unique fleet of commercial vessels during a strategic modernization effort.

Solution

Performed the company’s first vessel cyber assessments to provide an understanding of onboard networks and inventory of assets.

Started with small scale tasks to inform company leadership and to empower them for the best decisions. 

Evolved to provide strategic planning and holistic approaches to multiple cybersecurity requirements.

Results

Began a long journey of modernization with aligned cybersecurity, including increased network visibility, alignment of policies and procedures with Safety Management Systems, and a unity of effort in the organization.