Description
The refreshed Online Cyber Security Awareness for Seafarers course by Virsec focuses on safeguarding maritime operations security by addressing cyber threats to ship safety management systems. Designed for all maritime personnel, it covers vulnerabilities in IT and OT systems, offering comprehensive training on incident response, cyber hygiene, and the development of cyber security assessments and plans. Cyber Security Awareness course empowers seafarers to integrate cyber security measures into daily operations, ensuring resilience and compliance with safety standards, while protecting crew, cargo, and ship operations from cyber risks.
Course Objectives: This course aims to equip seafarers with essential knowledge in Maritime Cyber Security regardless of their rank or role within the company or aboard a ship. It prepares them to protect vulnerable onboard equipment, integrate cyber security measures into the ship’s safety management system (SMS), and ensure operational resilience against cyber risks in ship safety management.
Course Content Highlights:
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Understanding Cyber Threats in ship safety management : An introduction to various cyber threats with real-world examples to contextualize the learning.
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Cyber Hygiene: Best practices to prevent cyber-attacks through basic protective measures.
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Incident Response: Recognizing and reacting to cyber threats or ongoing attacks.
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Cyber Security Planning: Steps for developing and implementing a Cyber Security Assessment and Plan.
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Mitigation Strategies: Insight into selecting and applying the most effective security measures.
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Cyber Defence Framework: Knowledge of organizational structures, roles, and processes essential for robust cyber defence.
Target Audience: This course requires no prior cyber security knowledge and is suitable for:
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All ship personnel, from deckhands to captains, whether working on board or ashore.
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Individuals responsible for the security of ships, crew, cargo, and operations at sea and port who want to improve maritime operations security knowledge.
Cyber Security Awareness for Seafarers Course Delivery and Duration:
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Format: Available online, flexible learning can be conducted onboard or onshore.
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Duration: Approximately 4.5 to 5 hours, though learners can progress at their own pace, with the caveat that assessments must be completed in one session without interruption.
This course not only serves as a fundamental component of an organization’s risk management strategy but also empowers every seafarer to contribute effectively to the cyber safety of maritime operations.
