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Challenges in Maritime Cybersecurity Training and Compliance
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: Received: 27 August 2024 / Approved: 28 August 2024 / Online: 28 August 2024 (13:04:32 CEST)
How to cite: Chupkemi, D. C.; Mersinas, K. Challenges in Maritime Cybersecurity Training and Compliance. Preprints 2024, 2024082060. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.2060.v1 Chupkemi, D. C.; Mersinas, K. Challenges in Maritime Cybersecurity Training and Compliance. Preprints 2024, 2024082060. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.2060.v1
Abstract
The implementation of cybersecurity standards and directives in the maritime sector plays a crucial role in protecting critical maritime infrastructures from cyber threats. The level of protection depends heavily on humans. However, the effectiveness of cybersecurity training and compliance programs, an essential component of these standards, is often hindered by challenges related to the sector’s environment, including the established technologies, practices, and norms. This paper aims to identify these challenges through a literature review and set the basis for more effective human risk minimisation, responses, and training. We identify 18 challenges and validate them with an online survey (N=205) capturing real-world perspectives from maritime-related stakeholders. Our findings contribute to enhancing the effectiveness of maritime cybersecurity training and compliance programs, ultimately strengthening the maritime cybersecurity posture.
Keywords
maritime cybersecurity, security awareness training, compliance, behaviour change
Subject
Computer Science and Mathematics, Security Systems
Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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