Shipping is the lifeblood of the global economy – an estimated 90% of the world’s goods are transported by sea (WEF). The global supply chain on which economies depend is reliant on the secure and safe movement of goods on vessels across the ocean. Any disruption to these supply chains, including those posed by cyberattacks, can be considered a global threat that has the potential to affect us all. Maritime cybersecurity – something that might seem trivial to the average person – is vitally important in ensuring the safe passage of food and raw materials essential to our modern world.
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