Lost at Sea: Assessment and Evaluation of Rootkit Attacks on Shipboard Microgrids

Rath, Suman; Intriago, Andres; Sengupta, Shamik; Konstantinou, Charalambos

doi:10.1109/ests56571.2023.10220539

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“…They proposed an IoT-enabled communication system integrated with blockchain technology, which was specifically designed to enhance data security and transaction integrity within the maritime context. Acknowledging the rising risk of cyberattacks, Rath et al [92] focused on the vulnerabilities of shipboard power systems, underscoring the need for robust data security measures to safeguard vital information.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Arumugam et al [90] introduced a genetic algorithm-based ANN classifier (GA-ANN) for this purpose. Underscoring the threat of rootkit attack variants, research by Rath et al [92] shed light on the need for vigilance in monitoring shipboard power systems. Leveraging machine learning, Wolsing et al and Lofu et al [94,122] respectively highlighted the importance of early detection and identification of potential anomalous activities in radar communication and drones in critical infrastructure.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This approach underlines the adaptability of plans in response to changing contexts and establishes a theoretical groundwork for encrypted data search engines, ultimately enhancing data security in ship information networks. Lastly, a study by Rath et al [92] put forward the importance of all-encompassing response planning, specifically in safeguarding Medium Voltage DC (MVDC) shipboard microgrids from cyber threats. This research emphasizes the essential role that evasion, detection, and deception frameworks play as preemptive defense mechanisms, strengthening the resilience of responses to potential attacks.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…There is a consensus on the need for comprehensive education and training programs to build sufficient cybersecurity knowledge across all levels of the industry. • Data Security: Data security has been identified as a critical area of advancement, with the research proposing various strategies to protect data within the maritime sector[60,[81][82][83][84][85][86][87][88][89][90][91][92][93][94][95]. This includes the development of technologies and processes to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of maritime data.…”

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Comprehensive Analysis of Maritime Cybersecurity Landscape Based on the NIST CSF v2.0

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As technology advances and digitalization becomes more prevalent in the industry, the cyber threats to maritime systems and operations have significantly increased. The maritime sector relies heavily on interconnected networks, communication systems, and sophisticated technologies for its operations, making it an attractive target for cybercriminals, nation-states, and other threat actors. Safeguarding the maritime sector against cyber threats is crucial to ensuring the safety, integrity, and efficiency of maritime operations as well as for protecting sensitive information and global trade. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has played a significant role in addressing cybersecurity issues, leading to the implementation of regulations aimed at risk reduction. This paper delves into the realm of cybersecurity within the maritime industry, offering an in-depth analysis of its various aspects through an extensive literature review based on the latest Version 2.0 of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) functional areas. The primary objective is to establish a connection between research and NIST’s functions and categories, thereby presenting a nascent perspective and identifying existing security research gaps. Through the adoption of this strategic approach, the present paper aims to cultivate a forward-looking and proactive state of maturity in anticipation of future developments within the maritime industry. The outcomes of this research can provide valuable reference points in academic discourse, potentially leading to new hypotheses, and fuel innovation in developing advanced cybersecurity measures within the maritime industry.

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