Research and analysis

Future of the sea: cybersecurity

A report examining the cybersecurity challenges facing the maritime sector and their implications for the UK.

• From: Government Office for Science
• Published: 4 December 2017

Documents

Future of the Sea: cybersecurity

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Details

This evidence review summarises current and future threats to maritime computer systems. It discusses:

• the types of cyber-attacks and their impact
• how maritime cybersecurity needs are expected to change in the future
• how the UK maritime sector could respond to threats

It was commissioned as part of the Foresight Future of the Sea project.

Published 4 December 2017