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General Quarters! Cybersecurity Challenges in the Maritime Industry

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General Quarters! Cybersecurity Challenges in the Maritime Industry (PDF, 1.18MB)Published: 16 Oct, 2024
Created by
Jason DelySean Plankey
Marco Ayala, Jason Dely & Sean Plankey

Any disruption to maritime operations can have far-reaching consequences, impacting the flow of goods and the stability of global markets. The diversity of stakeholders is particularly pronounced in the realm of cybersecurity, where evolving threats continually heighten the stakes. This white paper explores the critical role of cybersecurity in safeguarding maritime operations.

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Marco Ayala

Marco (Marc) Ayala is a process automation professional with over 25 years of experience working in petrochemical facilities where he designed, engineered and maintained process automation, safety systems and integrated networks.

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Jason Dely

Jason Dely

Certified Instructor

Jason Dely brings over 20 years of experience and a diverse industrial control system background to SANS and the industrial control system (ICS) community.

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Sean Plankey

Sean Plankey

Sean Plankey is the General Manager of Indigo Vault and Global Head of Cybersecurity Software, with a distinguished career spanning both public and private sectors.

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