The maritime industry is undergoing an unprecedented digital transformation. Once isolated, mechanical systems on ships are now increasingly networked, data-driven, and remotely managed.
A modern vessel is effectively a floating data center. Its critical Operational Technology (OT) systems—such as the Engine Control Room, Integrated Bridge System (IBS), and Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS)—operate alongside corporate Information Technology (IT) systems that manage logistics, communications, and reporting.
When these networks are interconnected without sufficient segregation, a single cyber intrusion can compromise navigational safety, disrupt cargo operations, or even endanger human lives.