Norway boosts marine cyber security

Norma Cyber will support the production and distribution of warnings, vulnerability sharing and analysis of cyber related incidents to ports, vessels and shipowners – so it will have a significant impact both nationally and internationally.

”We are happy that the authorities have designated this important role to NORMA Cyber. This will increase the efforts to secure the maritime sector against a growing cyber threat landscape.”

”This will benefit society and industry alike, says Svein Ringbakken, CEO in The Norwegian Shipowners’ Mutual War Risks Insurance Association (DNK) and chairman of the board in Norma Cyber.

Tackling cyber crime

The assignment was given to Norma Cyber by the Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA), which together with the Norwegian Maritime Authority are the national maritime industry authority on security and preparedness.

”It is very positive that a SRM for the maritime industry has been established and we are looking forward to contributing to this collaboration. It will give a more holistic approach to the cyber security response across the maritime sector,” said Lars Benjamin Vold, managing director, Norma Cyber.

UNder the agreement, Norma Cyber will also act as an advisory body when needed during crisis and take on incident management, as well as contribute to warnings and reports.

Norma Cyber was established after several parities in the Norwegian maritime industry wanted to join their collective efforts on cyber security. It has now grown to more than 110 members.