Μaster in Maritime Cyber Security
The MSc Maritime Cybersecurity program is offered in two types of monitoring: a) with physical presence and b) online, with e-learning platform.
Shipping management is becoming more and more digital. The ship meets Information Technology (IT) and Business Technology (IT). Functions such as engine control, load management and navigation are performed through advanced IT applications. In the near future, MAS (Matitime Autonomous Systems) will control and guide ships from land. Digitization in the field of shipping increases its efficiency and effectiveness. But at the same time, it makes it a target for cyber attacks. In the three years 2017-2020, cyber attacks targeting shipping companies increased by 900%. With more than 90% of the world’s freight transported by sea and 30 million people enjoying a cruise each year, a successful cyber attack on the shipping industry could be catastrophic, cost millions, destroy businesses and endanger human lives. lives. These threats are taken seriously by regulators and traders in the industry, who require action by shipowners and operators, charterers, ports and shipping companies. The International Maritime Organization (IMO – INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION), aware of the risk, has instructed the shipping companies to take the necessary measures for their cyber security. Cybersecurity must now be closely monitored by the management of a shipping company, with indicators and operating rules, as it is necessary to ensure the continuity of its activities.
Given these data, the global demand for cybersecurity experts in the field of shipping is very high. Of the 3 million cybersecurity experts we need, in addition to the existing ones, as estimated by the World Economic Forum (WEF), shipping needs a large percentage.
The MSc Maritime Cybersecurity program equips graduates with the skills they need today and in the future to protect shipping and maritime transport from cyber attacks. It combines theoretical training and practical training. The modules offered cover all areas of the shipping industry at risk from cybercrime: shipping company management, intercompany communication, onboard technology, port operations and regulatory requirements.
Graduates can work as Information Security Managers, Information Security Auditors, Security Managers or Architects, Senior Security Engineers, Shipping Data Protection Experts or in public sector regulators and auditors. They can also continue their studies to obtain an MPhil degree or a doctorate.
