This course has been developed to raise awareness about threats and countermeasures, addressing cyber security management system by encouraging crew’s good cyber hygiene. It explains in simple steps how and where cyber-attacks may target not only direct IT infrastructure, but also the embedded software in association with operational technology (OT) systems on board.

The easy-to-understand course is intended for a wider audience, the material also includes key safety management practices and shows how they can be applied to cyber security within the maritime and offshore industries.

The training modules outlined in this course are:

• Common threats and traps,
• Cyber security countermeasures,
• Good practices towards cyber security,
• Provision of clear guidance on the safe and appropriate use of social media,
• Reduce the risk of reputational damage and data protection breaches.