From Shanghai to the Shore: Threats in Global Shipping
Examines cyber and physical attack surfaces across global maritime logistics, cargo container cranes, and automated port terminals.
Summary
The Fragility of Global Maritime Logistics
Global trade depends on interconnected shipping networks, where automated port container terminals, customs clearing systems, and cargo ships form an indispensable supply chain.
Attack Surfaces in Port Automation and Shipboard OT
K Miltenberger and N Fredericksen examine vulnerabilities across Automated Stacking Cranes (ASCs), terminal operating systems (TOS), and vessel management networks.
Threat Scenarios and Cascading Economic Impact
Targeted cyber intrusions disrupting port logistics or falsifying cargo manifests can create massive supply chain gridlocks, paralyzing regional commerce and critical goods distribution.
Hardening Maritime Critical Infrastructure
Strengthening maritime cybersecurity requires establishing international OT security standards, conducting continuous port network monitoring, and implementing manual failover procedures.
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