Course content

The course will provide an introduction to maritime digital security, with the main emphasis on the implementation of cyber risk management and the handling of digital vulnerabilities. The theory focuses on developments in the maritime industry, risk communication and risk management in a digital perspective. To increase the understanding of the operational handling of cyber incidents, real cases and simulator scenarios are used. For a better understanding of handling and emergency preparedness, the scenarios focus on linking the sea and land sides. The course is divided into three modules: 1) Maritime digital security and awareness, 2) Cyber ​​risk management in theory and practice, 3) Cyber ​​incidents in the maritime industry - case studies and simulator exercises.

Learning outcome

Upon completion of the course, the student must have the following learning outcomes in the form of knowledge, skills and general competence:

The student must have knowledge of:

• typical threats to maritime digital systems, and know about defense techniques against these threats. • the challenges associated with digital security management in maritime organizations

• theory related to digital security management and risk management.

The candidate must have skills in:

• identification of safety tasks that must be handled by experts.

• implementation of cyber risk management at a higher level in maritime organizations.

• discussion of safety aspects with colleagues.

The candidate must have general competence in:

• cyber risk management.

• implementation of preventive measures, as well as knowledge of processes for handling cyber incidents.

• how new digital vulnerabilities develop in relation to the industry's need for digitization and efficiency.

Learning methods and activities

• Lectures
• Group work
• Simulator exercises
• Presentation

The course is held intensively over a 2-week period, where students will go through lectures, group work and simulator exercises with accompanying debriefs. Students are given group work and will present in plenary

Compulsory assignments

• Mandatory assignments

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

It is an advantage if the candidate has knowledge of the following theory related to topics in the master's maritime operational management »:

• Risk - problem and crisis communication
• Risk management

Course materials

Will be informed in advance of the start of the course.