Digital benefits can outweigh cyber risks with careful planning

The downside of increased digitalisation is a higher exposure to cyber risk. Nabil Ben Soussia, at IEC Telecom Group, advises how to avoid becoming a victim of cyber crime

The rapid progress of digitalisation across the maritime sector, coupled with the increase in communications during the pandemic, has led to a vast increase in satellite traffic. Maritime connectivity is at an all-time high and is set to rise even further as vessel operators and offshore installations fully embrace digitisation.