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A Study about the Role of the Human Factor in Maritime Cybersecurity

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  • Thanasis Pseftelis

    (Dept. of Industrial Management and Technology, University of Piraeus, Greece)

  • Gregory Chondrokoukis

    (Dept. of Industrial Management and Technology, University of Piraeus, Greece)

Abstract

Shipping is the sector of the economy via which approximately 85% of all world trade is transported and which is technologically developing with enormous leaps. Its digital transformation has highlighted new opportunities, but at the same time new threats. Due to the great demand from the maritime community for digital operations (specifically digitization and automation), maritime cyber security is becoming an issue of utmost importance. A protection framework through which shipping can be shielded against cyber-threats is absolutely necessary. As hackers are becoming increasingly aware of cyber-vulnerabilities within the maritime sector and shipping is undoubtedly a key pillar of the Greek economy, this study fills the existing gap by presenting a survey carried out within the Greek maritime community with the aim to investigate the human factors and the awareness stakeholders have about maritime cybersecurity. Our detailed research resulted in two main findings. Firstly, it was found that the basic principles of security (availability, integrity, confidentiality) and the related information and communication technologies (ICT) have not been adequately understood in order to be protected from cyberattacks. Secondly, our perception that the human factor can contribute to maritime cybersecurity in a positive or negative way was confirmed.

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  • Thanasis Pseftelis & Gregory Chondrokoukis, 2021. "A Study about the Role of the Human Factor in Maritime Cybersecurity," SPOUDAI Journal of Economics and Business, SPOUDAI Journal of Economics and Business, University of Piraeus, vol. 71(1-2), pages 55-72, January-J.
  • Handle: RePEc:spd:journl:v:71:y:2021:i:1-2:p:55-72
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    Keywords

    Cybersecurity; human factor; maritime; empirical research;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • L86 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Information and Internet Services; Computer Software
    • L92 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Transportation and Utilities - - - Railroads and Other Surface Transportation

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