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Perspectives on the Cybersecurity of the Integrated Navigation System

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: As maritime operations become increasingly reliant on interconnected information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems, ensuring cybersecurity on vessels has become more critical than ever. One of these systems is the Integrated Navigation System (INS), which assists the Officer of Watch (OOW) on the bridge in ensuring safe navigation. The INS comprises several components that may be susceptible to cyber attacks, hence it faces cyber risks that need to be mitigated. Cyber risks are understood differently, depending on perspective. In this paper, we determine the perspective that the research community has of cyber risk, focusing on the INS, and that of professionals representing the maritime industry, and analyze similarities and differences. To this end, we conduct a systematic literature review and interviews with maritime professionals. This study provides useful insights for researchers and professionals seeking to understand the cyber risks of the INS.

Source: Journal of Marine Science and Engineering

DOI: 10.3390/jmse13061087

Authors: Aybars Oruc, Georgios Kavallieratos, Vasileios Gkioulos, Sokratis Katsikas

Institutions: Norwegian University of Science and Technology, University of Oslo

Language: English

Topic: Information and Cyber Security

Subfield: Information Systems

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137