Aybars Oruc, the founder of Cyber Onboard, has recently published a scientific paper titled “A Modular Cyber Security Training Programme for the Maritime Domain”, featuring valuable contributions from his former colleagues at NTNU: Dr. Nabin Chowdhury, Assoc. Prof. Vasileios Gkioulos, and Prof. Sokratis Katsikas. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the applicability and effectiveness of the MarCy (Maritime Cyber Security) training programme. The authors effectively evaluated and refined all phases of the MarCy training programme based on empirical findings and feedback from learners. Read the Article
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Dr. Aybars Oruc, founder of Cyber Onboard and a renowned maritime cybersecurity expert, recently gave an interview to Tallinn University of Technology. In the discussion, he shared insights into his research on maritime cyber resilience and the challenges facing the industry. Dr. Oruc, now a postdoctoral researcher at the Estonian Maritime Academy, continues to advance the field. Read More
Aybars Oruc, the founder of Cyber Onboard, has recently published a scientific paper titled “Cyber Risk Assessment for SHips (CRASH)“, featuring valuable contributions from his former colleagues at NTNU: Dr. Georgios Kavallieratos, Assoc. Prof. Vasileios Gkioulos, and Prof. Sokratis Katsikas. In this paper, the authors present a simple yet effective cyber risk assessment methodology named Cyber Risk Assessment for SHips (CRASH), designed for easy implementation by maritime professionals. To demonstrate its functionality, the paper assesses 24 cyber risks associated with the Integrated Navigation System (INS) using CRASH. Read the Article
Following the success of first conference, the MarCaS (Maritime Communication and Security) special track is set to make waves once again at the 49th IEEE Conference on LCN (Local Computer Networks) on 8-10 October 2024, in Caen, France. The Technical Program Committee boasts an international lineup of experts, including representatives from institutions. Aybars Oruc from Cyber Onboard will also serve as a member of Technical Program Committee. Read More
Aybars Oruc, the founder of Cyber Onboard, has recently published a scientific paper titled “A Modular Cyber Security Training Programme for the Maritime Domain”, featuring valuable contributions from his former colleagues at NTNU: Dr. Nabin Chowdhury and Assoc. Prof. Vasileios Gkioulos. In this paper, the authors presents a modular cyber security training programme. The developed program includes 11 elective training modules for seafarers and office staff in shipping companies. The effectiveness of the developed training programme was evaluated by 19 experts from academia and industry. Read the Article
In September, Aybars Oruc, founder of Cyber Onboard, proposed some corrections to Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI) regarding the requirements they had identified related to cyber security of ships. These proposed corrections have been accepted by the CDI Management Team and are now published within Ship Inspection Report (SIR) 10.5 as of today.
Cyber Onboard founder Aybars Oruc contributed as a Technical Program Committee member to the “Workshop on Maritime Communication and Security (MarCaS)” held in the United States. Read More
Aybars Oruc, the founder of Cyber Onboard, participated as a speaker in a cybersecurity event organized by MARISSA from Germany. Internationally renowned speakers shared their experiences and insights on contemporary cyber challenges and counterstrategies. Additionally, the speakers addressed current trends and initiatives in the political and legal spheres, aiming to adapt global frameworks for secure cyber cooperation in global trade and transport.
BM Bergmann Marine GmbH from Germany became the new partner of Cyber Onboard. BM Bergmann Marine GmbH offers a wide range of consultancy services, executive advice, and background information services, primarily in the maritime field but also in project management, general management, and technology.
Cyber Onboard initiated the provision of consultancy services aimed at significantly strengthening the cyber resilience of maritime stakeholders.