U.S.-based classification society American Bureau of Shipping has issued its first notation for the ABS Guide for Cyber Security Implementation.
»The focus on cyber safety is increasing, and that is changing the expectations industry has for classification services,« explains ABS Chairman, President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki.
According to the classification society, its program is aimed at mitigating the risk of cybersecurity-related conditions or incidents that could negatively affect operations. »Awarding the CS1 notation (Asset, Basic-level, Informed Cybersecurity Implementation) is a significant industry first and underscores ABS’ leadership in addressing cybersecurity«, it was added.
The ABS team worked closely with the client, reviewing and assessing cybersecurity documentation and the cybersecurity system to more effectively protect industrial control systems from a cybersecurity-related incident or failure on their offshore assets.
»Awarding the first industry notation for cybersecurity is a significant achievement,« says ABS Chief Technology Officer Howard Fireman. »Our team understands the criticality of cyber security to the offshore industry and is developing solutions address concerns across the broad maritime industry.«
