Danish Maritime Cybersecurity Unit

The Danish Maritime Authority has established the Danish Maritime Cybersecurity Unit, which is tasked with delivering the initiatives set out in the Cyber and Information Security Strategy for the Maritime Sector..

On the basis of current threat assessments and in-depth knowledge of the maritime sector (players, services and infrastructure), the Unit will provide advice and will serve as a communication hub with respect to cyber and information security for the entire maritime sector and as an internal expert function at the Danish Maritime Authority regarding cyber and information security.

Other responsibilities will include coordination tasks and organisation of professional workshops and conferences related to specific IT security issues in the maritime sector.