Future Thinking S3 E4: Securing the Future: Cyber Threats in Shipping

In this episode of the Future Thinking mini-series from NorthStandard, Helen Barden is joined by Kimberly Tam of the Alan Turing Institute and the University of Plymouth discuss the prevalence of cyber attacks in the maritime industry and the role of AI in defending against these threats.

The conversation explores the types of cyber attacks common in the sector, the challenges in detecting and reporting them, and the vulnerabilities at different stages of AI development.

They look at how AI can assist human analysts in managing cyber security and the importance of industry-wide communication and training to bolster cyber resilience. The episode also addresses the costs of cyber incidents and the need for improved information sharing across the maritime industry.

00:38 Prevalence and Types of Cyber Attacks in Shipping

02:28 AI's Role in Cyber Defence

04:32 Vulnerabilities of AI to Cyber Attacks

06:02 Cyber Risks in the Maritime Industry

08:17 Cost Impacts of Cyber Attacks

10:14 Improving Cyber Resilience through Information Sharing

15:25 Ensuring Cyber Security in Autonomous Vessels

18:51 Top Tips for Cyber Awareness and Communication