Cyber-SHIP Lab

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Cyber-SHIP Lab
Cyber-SHIP Lab Logo.jpg
MottoSecuring Maritime
TypeResearch and Development
Established2019
Parent institution
 University of Plymouth
Pricinipal InvestigatorProfessor Kevin Jones
Academic staff
11
Location
Plymouth
,
Devon
,
England
Website https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/cyber-ship-lab

Cyber-SHIP Lab, situated at the University of Plymouth, [1] [2] is a research facility dedicated to researching and address cybersecurity threats in the maritime industry. [3] Professor Kevin Jones is the Executive Dean for Science and Engineering at the university and Principal Investigator at the lab. [4]

The lab is able to create realistic simulations of shipping networks to test for vulnerabilities against maritime control systems. [5] The lab works with industry to ensure the security of shipping infrastructure. [6]

History

The Cyber-SHIP Lab was founded in 2019 as a collaborative initiative between the University of Plymouth and industry partners. [7] [8] It was funded by Research England. [9] The lab was initially given three years funding which expired in 2022. [1] The lab cost £3 million to construct. [10]

In 2021, the lab partnered with the Royal Navy on marine-tech projects including the Project Hecla, originally started in 2018. [11] [12]

In 2023, the lab co-organised a symposium on maritime cybersecurity and resilience along with the International Maritime Organization. [13] [14] The event was held in London. [15]

References

  1. 1 2 "Cyber-SHIP Lab: Testing and safeguarding actual maritime systems". Help Net Security. 2019-11-04. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
  2. ↑ Goud, Naveen (2019-11-05). "UK hosts £3 Million 'Cyber Ship Lab' to Prevent Cyber Attacks on Maritime". Cybersecurity Insiders. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
  3. ↑ ana (2022-08-11). "University of Plymouth and BMT join forces to improve cyber security in the maritime sector". SHIP IP LTD. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
  4. ↑ "Cyber-SHIP Lab". University of Plymouth. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
  5. ↑ blogs.blackberry.com. "Maritime Cyberthreats: A Growing Risk to Global Trade". blogs.blackberry.com. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  6. ↑ Eason, Craig (2025-06-27). "'We make people sweat': How hacking experts are scaring shipping giants into action". tradewindsnews.com. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
  7. ↑ Codingest (2020-03-14). "Industry involvement vital in creation of unique new Cyber-SHIP Lab". Sea Wanderer. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
  8. ↑ "University of Plymouth sets sights on marine cyber security". Marine Industry News. 2022-08-04. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
  9. ↑ admin (2019-11-08). "Maritime Cyber security lab launched for UK shipping industry". SHIP IP LTD. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
  10. ↑ "Cyber-SHIP Lab: Testing and safeguarding actual maritime systems". Help Net Security. 2019-11-04. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  11. ↑ Telford, William (2021-06-28). "University of Plymouth and Royal Navy partner on marine tech project". Business Live. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
  12. ↑ "Royal Navy trials underwater gliders that can aid submarine hunters". Royal Navy.
  13. ↑ "Plymouth University, Maritime Organization Host Annual Cyber Symposium". Mirage News. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
  14. ↑ "IMO/University of Plymouth Symposium on maritime cyber security and resilience, 1-2 November 2023". International Maritime Organization. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  15. ↑ "Symposium - Maritime cyber security and resilience". International Maritime Organization. Retrieved 2024-02-26.


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