The Canadian Maritime Cyber Security Market
The cyber security market in Canada may present its own, unique challenges that must be addressed by cyber security providers. Each market typically possesses not only unique governmental legislation but also tend to have unique practices as well as systems that must be considered when seeking to improve an operation’s cyber security.
A one size fits all approach to cyber security will likely lead to a higher chance of incidents, which is why it is important to tailor services depending on the market that businesses are operating within. At Maritime Secure we offer market-specific services, helping market’s such as Canada meet the requirements that are unique to them.
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What We Offer
We offer a number of maritime-specific services to help bolster the security of the cyber-related systems present in shipping operations. This can include both onshore operations like ports as well as offshore operations, accommodating a wide variety of vessels.
Depending on the market an operation is within, services may differ slightly, however they typically follow a process that includes:
- Audits
- Design & Architecture
- Governance
- Testing
- Implementation
- Training
Our services are tailored to markets as well as operational roles. We make sure that systems implemented as well as guidance offered is best suited to the market that our customer will be operating within.
The Canadian Market
Canadian legislation requires market-specific services. Generally, Canada tends to follow the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s guidelines. However, there are specific pieces of Canadian legislation that pertains to maritime specific cyber security legislation and guidance.
Primarily, there is the Marine Transportation Security Act that covers cyber security measures on board vessels in Canada.
Additionally, there is Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) , a cyber-specific act that covers all private businesses in the market, including maritime operations.
There are also market-specific considerations offered depending on the common practices and systems used in operations. The systems present on a vessel in Canada may not be the same as one in Hong Kong, the same goes for the crew practices.
Cyber security systems and measures must be tailored specifically to those being trained and the systems being used to allow for the seamless implementation of a more robust cyber security framework.
International Operations
Canada-based vessels seeking to operate internationally must be able to meet the many requirements set by different governing bodies. If a Canadian operation is seeking to work both nationally and internationally, it is important to cover the necessary requirements for each individual governing body.
We offer support for operations that fall under international regulators such as International Operations as well as the IMO. We also cover more specific areas such as the EU nations and their specific maritime and cyber security guidelines.
Why Work With Maritime Secure?
Maritime Secure has an experienced team that has worked with operations based in many markets. We understand how to tailor our services to the specific needs of Canada’s market and will also be able to support Canadian vessels seeking international operations.
We will offer robust and reliable cyber security systems and training specific to the Canadian Market.
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