Since January 2021, the IMO Maritime Cyber Risk Management resolution requires cyber resilience to be integrated into every vessel's Safety Management System. Oceanifi's onboard security stack was purpose-built for this requirement — not retrofitted from an enterprise IT checklist.
Vessels are increasingly targeted by sophisticated threat actors — state-sponsored groups seeking to disrupt critical maritime infrastructure, ransomware operators targeting shipping companies' operational technology, and GPS/AIS spoofing campaigns designed to redirect vessels or falsify their position data.
Unlike a corporate office, a vessel under cyberattack cannot simply "pull the plug" — its navigation, propulsion, and safety systems depend on the same network infrastructure. A compromised ECDIS or engine management system represents not just a business disruption, but a safety-of-life-at-sea risk.
Oceanifi's maritime-specific threat intelligence — updated in real time — identifies the attack patterns, malware families, and TTPs (Tactics, Techniques & Procedures) most prevalent in the maritime sector.
Targeting shipping management systems, cargo databases, and crew devices. NotPetya cost Maersk $300M+ in 2017.
False position data injected into AIS broadcasts or GPS receivers — used for cargo theft routing, sanctions evasion, and collision risk creation.
Attackers crossing from IT networks to OT/SCADA systems controlling propulsion, ballast, and cargo handling equipment.
Oceanifi deploys a defense-in-depth security architecture across every vessel — multiple independent security layers ensuring that a breach at one layer does not compromise the entire vessel network.
Application-aware firewall with deep packet inspection, maritime protocol awareness (NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000), and automatic policy enforcement across all VLANs. Centrally managed from shore via encrypted management tunnel.
Signature-based and behavioral IDS monitoring all network traffic in real time. Anomaly detection trained on maritime-specific traffic baselines. Automatic blocking of known threat signatures with alerting to shore NOC.
Managed antivirus and EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) on all bridge computers, ECDIS workstations, and crew PCs. Centrally managed policy deployment — no manual updates required on individual terminals.
Oceanifi's shore-based Security Operations Center monitors all connected vessels around the clock. Maritime-experienced analysts — not generic IT staff — reviewing alerts and coordinating incident response with your DPA.
Oceanifi provides complete, audit-ready documentation for your ISM Code Safety Management System cyber risk integration — satisfying both flag state requirements and Port State Control inspections.
Vessel-specific cyber risk register identifying all critical systems, vulnerabilities, and mitigation measures — aligned with IMO MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3.
Ready-to-adopt SMS cyber security procedures: incident reporting, response protocols, crew responsibilities, and recovery procedures.
Maritime-specific cyber security training for officers and ratings — phishing awareness, USB hygiene, password policy, and incident reporting.
Request a free maritime cyber risk assessment. We'll audit your current security posture and deliver a gap analysis against IMO requirements within 5 business days.