Challenges in providing cybersecurity to port and maritime infrastructure facilities

The following article focuses on the cybersecurity challenges within ‘heavy’ industries such as civilian ports and maritime infrastructure. Very often, such traditional sectors do not consider cybersecurity to be a priority. With the growing adaptation of modern technologies, the 5th generation of ports is approaching, where the exposition to cybersecurity threats will be huge. Additionally, the losses will not only be visible in ‘cyberspace’ but can cause significant infrastructure damage, injuries or even mass causalities. Or can impact the global supply chain. These threats are new, and often, port management never even had a chance to go through them. By discussing several real-life and imaginary examples, the author wants to highlight the reality of the impact of cybersecurity incidents. In his opinion, such examples should be widely distributed and shared not only with the CEO. The article ends with several recommendations to be implemented by port and maritime infrastructure executives.