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Four Experts, One Message: The Maritime Sector Is Under Cyber Attack

On 11 May 2026, Howest in Bruges hosted "Maritime Cybersecurity: A Reality Check". Four experts showed why ships, ports and offshore energy are now top cyber targets, from the Maersk NotPetya attack to GPS spoofing. Here is what they shared, and what your organisation can do next.

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Maritime OT Security: What Ship and Harbour Operators Need to Know About Cyber Risk

As global trade becomes increasingly digitized, the maritime sector faces a surge in sophisticated cyber threats. Maritime cybersecurity is a critical specialization of ICS/OT security and this article highlights our commitment to bridging the gap between traditional industrial safety and deep-sea digital resilience.

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About Zero-Days & State Actors: Cisco, React2Shell, and Maritime Sabotage Hit Critical Infrastructure (OT Security Update Dec 2025)

December 2025 has seen a massive escalation in threats to critical infrastructure, highlighted by a critical zero-day in Cisco appliances and the "React2Shell" vulnerability. Next to these software flaws there are also state-sponsored actors targeting energy, network edge devices and even a European passenger ferry.

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#Maritime Cybersecurity

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Maritime Cybersecurity: a Reality Check - 11th of May 2026 (13h30-17h15)

Over 90% of global trade travels by sea. Transport is the 2nd most targeted sector in Europe for cyberattacks. This afternoon seminar brings together leading voices from international research, industry, and the Belgian maritime ecosystem to map the cyber threat landscape.

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