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Partnership to use AI to target maritime cyber-security flaws

GTMaritime and CrowdStrike to supply AI-based, next-generation antivirus to address gaps in legacy anti-virus software

CrowdStrike says its software uses AI-based next-generation antivirus software with no signatures to address gaps in legacy anti-virus services to provide attack visibility and control.

Users will have the ability to isolate assets remotely, have device control including USB locking, and have functionality to create group-wide, ship, or endpoint-specific policies. A shoreside management portal will ensure it can be installed without the need for an engineer on board. 

GTMaritime is offering the new software in two options depending on customer-specific requirements. It can include additional Security Operations Centre services from GTMaritime to assist users with IMO compliance, while also offering access to the company’s around-the-clock support team.

GTMaritime global commercial director Richard White said, “As cyber attacks continue to evolve and become increasingly sophisticated, it’s vital shipowners and managers are equipped with the most advanced solutions to track and identify threats and protect ships and connected infrastructure.”

“Advances in satellite connectivity have allowed our clients to further integrate their ship and shore operations and CrowdStrike brings the necessary cyber protection that you would expect, while being backed up by GTMaritime’s 24/7 support.”

More shipping companies are looking to secure their operations from cyber-security risks. This month, vessel manager Vega-Reederei contracted Inmarsat to roll out its unified threat management interface across the Hamburg-based shipmanager’s fleet, while Wärtsilä announced the launch of a fast recovery tool to allow for business continuity in the event of cyber-security-related incidents.