Press Release
Singapore, 20 April 2016 | For Immediate Release
Maritime Industry Gathers to Address Cyber Security Threats
Inaugural Maritime Cyber Security Seminar organised in conjunction with
Singapore Maritime Week 2016
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Singapore Shipping Association today co-organised the inaugural Cyber Security Seminar in conjunction with the Singapore Maritime Week 2016.
2 Mr Teo Chin Hock, Senior Advisor, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), delivered the keynote address. In his speech, Mr Teo outlined the concerns of cyber incidents leading to disruption and highlighted the broad mitigating strategies. Businesses were also advised to raise cyber security risks “to the boardroom.”
3 Other cyber security thought leaders sharing their expertise and experience at the seminar included Mr Philip Tinsley, Security Manager, Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO); Mr Sam Goh, President (Singapore Chapter), International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2); and Mr Hoo Chuan Wei, APAC Technical Advisor, ISC2.
4 The audience, comprising representatives from the region’s maritime companies and beyond, were presented with real-life case studies on how the industry can successfully counter cyber security threats, and also participated in a workshop on how to assess a company’s current cyber security posture.
5 “The maritime industry today is highly reliant on technology across virtually all fronts, from onshore to shipboard operations to navigation at sea. We believe it is time for the industry to now pay closer attention to this emerging risk. The inaugural Cyber Security Seminar at Singapore Maritime Week 2016 seeks to raise awareness of the need to be vigilant and to catalyse discussions on best practices to mitigate the risks posed by cyber security threats,” said Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) Chief Executive, Mr Andrew Tan.
6 “With the growing sophistication of cyber-attacks, cyber security is an area of vital interest to shipowners and operators. It is therefore timely that the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and Singapore Shipping Association are co-organising this seminar. With the support of cyber security practitioners, this seminar is aimed at raising awareness and sharing valuable insights for us to remain ahead of the curve in building more robust capabilities for the maritime industry to prevent and manage cyber threats.” said Mr Esben Poulsson, President of the Singapore Shipping Association.
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About the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests. MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative. MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development.
About Singapore Shipping Association
The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) is a national trade association formed in 1985 to serve and promote the interests of its members and to enhance the competitiveness of Singapore as an International Maritime Centre. To achieve its objectives, the SSA plays an active role in promoting the interests of shipping in Singapore and internationally, and co-operates with other regional and international shipping organisations to protect the marine environment and promote freedom and safety at sea.
The SSA represents a wide spectrum of shipping companies and businesses allied to the shipping industry. It currently has a membership base of some 470 companies, comprising shipowners and operators, ship managers, ship agents and other ancillary companies such as shipbrokers, classification societies, marine insurers, bunker suppliers, maritime lawyers, and shipping bankers amongst others.
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Singapore Shipping Association
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