The WPSP ‘Port Community Cyber Security’ white paper serves as guide to those ports now gearing up for digitalisation. The white paper has been put together by IAPH in association with ICHCA International and TT Club and is the product of a collaborative effort between port and cyber security experts.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the world\u2019s attention now focused on exiting from lockdowns and preparing for a \u2018new normal\u2019, there is an urgent need for inter-governmental organisations, governments and industry stakeholders concerned with maritime trade and logistics to come together and accelerate the pace of digitalisation so that port communities across the world can at least offer a basic package of electronic commerce and data exchange\u201d commented IAPH’s managing director, Patrick Verhoeven, in the white paper\u2019s foreword. \u201cIncreased digitalisation of port communities means ports will need to pay increased attention to cyber security risks.\u201d<\/p>\n
Each chapter in the paper explores a different dimension of the cyber conundrum, with practical recommendations, advice and examples.<\/p>\n
These include why cyber security is such a vital issue for port communities looking at trade, regulatory, geo-political and defence dimensions; the importance of \u2018speaking the same language\u2019 around cyber security; what is commonly missing in port community cyber security and practical suggestions on steps to increase cyber resilience; the essential building blocks for a cyber resilient port community; and current cyber security provisions in the IMO rules and the potential evolution of the Port Facility Security Officer role for the future.<\/p>\n