Maritime Cyber Threats Research Group - University of Plymouth

The Maritime Cyber Threats research group of the University of Plymouth is focused on investigating marine cyber threats and researching solutions. This group is uniquely placed to make significant contributions in maritime cyber-security and brings together leading-edge multidisciplinary research and practical expertise from across the University and beyond.

Research objectives

• Compiling a body of knowledge for maritime cyber-threats.
• Vulnerability and risk analysis for existing ship-based systems (IT&OT).
• Threat assessment for ship operations and human decision making.
• Supply chain vulnerability for maritime operations.
• Cyber-security for autonomous vessels, ports, and offshore structures.
• Process and training to protect mariners and ships against cyber-attacks.
• Understanding psychological perceptions of, and responses to, threats.
• Develop effective recovery strategies in the event of an attack.
• Analyse ship-to-port cyber and cyber-physical interactions.