CYBER attacks on containerships and port infrastructure will become more sophisticated, says IT security consultancy MWR InfoSecurity, which advises companies to do more about supply chain security.
Maritime and IT security companies have raised their concerns after hackers penetrated software in the Port Antwerp to pinpoint the location of containers concealing smuggled drugs so they could be delivered to bogus drivers with the right documents and codes.
Said GoAGT (Gulf of Aden Group Transits) CEO Nick Davis: "Supply chain security in the future will be critical especially in the US and mainland Europe, the sheer volume of mega ships that can carry more than 14,000 TEU presents the biggest security challenge for any port authority and customs network."
The moving parts of the supply chain coupled with just in time delivery means security is a necessary evil and one that is hugely misunderstood, Mr Davis added. "Fusing data and more importantly sharing data with agencies that can stem, illegal contraband, drugs, weapons and the like is a distant goal far from being achieved."
Of particularly importance is gaining a full overview of your organisation rather than focusing on single systems to pinpoint potential weaknesses in penetration testing exercises, said London-headquartered MWR InfoSecurity director Alex Fidgen.
"This attack played out somewhat like an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT). They were apparently active for around two years, and were able to make use of advanced techniques with seemingly professional execution. However, this is what anyone can now buy on the black market as a service, so far from just being available to a nation state, anyone with money can purchase these services."
SAFETY&SECURITY
24 October 2013 - 20:28
Security concerns raised after Antwerp drug smuggler cyber hack
CYBER attacks on containerships and port infrastructure will become more sophisticated, says IT security consultancy MWR InfoSecurity, which advises companies to do more about supply chain security.
SAFETY&SECURITY
24 October 2013 - 20:28
Security concerns raised after Antwerp drug smuggler cyber hack
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