ASSURE Case Study: One

The engagement The client needed to meet the requirements of the Network Information Systems NIS CAF. There was a target profile for the NIS CAF that the CAA had set out for the client’s systems. However, we discovered early on that this had the potential to be a transformational piece of work fo...

How to secure body-worn cameras and protect footage from cyber threats

TL;DR Body-worn cameras are used by police and other security personnel Cameras are taken into the field but footage could be presented as evidence Cryptographic approaches are needed to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of captured video and audio Cybersecurity challenges of body-worn...

Container theft, the legal system and poor maritime security

One of the most interesting legal cases I’ve read recently involves a theft of two containers of cobalt metal briquettes from a terminal at the port of Antwerp. Original judgment: Appeal: What drew me to this case was the amount of useful data that had entered the public domain concerning a crime...

What can maritime insurers learn from cyber liability insurers?

I first got involved in cyber liability insurance back in 2011. An underwriter contacted me for some advice around a new ‘cyber’ thing that they were planning to launch and had seen me speak at a conference. What I discovered about the nascent industry shocked me: premiums set with no understandi...

How can you protect your data, privacy, and finances if your phone gets lost or stolen?

Steps to take when your device is lost or stolen TL;DR This is a guide to help prepare for a situation where your mobile device is lost or stolen, including where it is stolen in an unlocked state. The post covers: Creating good habits in your digital life. Using available features to secure your...

Advanced forensic techniques for recovering hidden data in wearable devices

TL;DR A walk-through of forensic data recovery Detailed example of how to retrieve potentially sensitive deleted data Includes location, sleep and activity tracking Understand the security and privacy implications of wearable device data Introduction This blog post covers how forensic skills and...