Shipping is the lifeblood of the global economy, yet the industry’s profit margins are tight, which makes operational continuity crucial. Over the years, the maritime industry facing a rising threat rate of cyber-attacks that results in downtime, causing damages to the port’s profits, competitiveness, and reputation. OT systems currently rely on backward backup solutions such as external disks and tapes, which can cause a considerable loss of time- hours in the case of a malfunction and even weeks in the case of a cyber-attack. According to a study conducted by Accenture & Ponemon, you usually have to wait 23 days to recover from a ransomware attack.

New patented technology now ensures operational continuity, enabling a return to operation in 30 seconds: ”At the touch of a button – a single click on our CRU device, possibly done by a crane operator – with no IT knowledge required” – explained Oleg Vusiker, CTO of Salvador Technologies.

The solution presented by Salvador Technologies offers complete and instant recovery from ransomware attacks and hardware/software malfunctions. It comprises a revolutionized air-gapped technology that dramatically reduces data loss and operational downtime risks.

Installation of the POC is carried out on critical OT (operational technology) stations in the port, such as cranes, control terminals, and logistics centers. This innovative technology allows cold, up-to-date backups to be performed autonomously and efficiently monitored 24/7, complying with NIST, CISA, and FBI guidelines. Quality control mechanisms ensure the integrity of the backups.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Following the successful POC at the Ashdod Port, Salvador Technologies is now collaborating with the New York and New Jersey Port – the busiest port on the East Coast in the US and one of the largest in the nation.

US Senator and Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Bob Menendez: “I’m incredibly pleased that the University of New Jersey and the Port of Ashdod have agreed to work together. Communities in NJ, Israel, and around the world rely on the free flow of goods to our ports. Our ports face immerging challenges, ranging from physical and cyber security threats to logistics issues. The exchange of ideas and the building of relationships are crucial. I hope that we too can offer insights, experience, and support that will help build a more powerful, prosperous future back in Israel.”

Cyber security is not just about preventing hackers from gaining access to systems and information. It also addresses the maintenance, integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and systems, ensuring business continuity and the continuing utility of cyber assets. As these issues are becoming more and more critical, a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is now an essential proactive measure that needs to be taken by ports around the globe.

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