Classification society Lloyds Register (LR) has launched a new cyber secure programme and cooperates with QinetiQ.
»Recognising the need to go further than ensuring the safe integration of cyber technology, we have launched the next stream in our cyber and digitalisation suite of[ds_preview] services«, LR announced. The new end-to-end set of solutions addresses the need to keep people, assets and systems secure within the constantly changing security landscape.
In addition to establishing mandatory cyber security requirements since November 2016, LR said to have evolved its services, to ensure the provision remains consistently relevant, robust and up-to-date. »From guidance and training to vulnerability and impact assessment LR can help clients develop a security strategy that will work for their business now and in the future, ensuring readiness to operate cyber-enabled assets safely and securely«, it was added.
The society said the new set of services is built on an easy to use model that provides clarity and allows evolution in line with emerging threat patterns and the changing regulatory environment, designed to help clients understand how secure they are now and what level of security they want to achieve in the future. »The new offer will deliver cyber security gap analysis and other readiness services to owners, operators and other clients against the US Coast Guard Strategy on cyber security and forthcoming IMO regulations as well as the cyber security best practice already established in other industry sectors, such as Naval.«
LR’s Marine & Offshore Director, Nick Brown commented, »We understand that the topic is essential to our clients’ business, but something they do not want to impact or complicate their day-to-day operations. We will work with our clients to develop a risk management plan specifically tailored to their business and operational needs, with the aim to embed cyber security seamlessly within their organisation.«
Brown continued, »We recognise the importance of having the best capabilities, so have chosen to work with QinetiQ, a leading science and engineering company operating primarily in the defence, security and aerospace markets. Through this unique partnership, we can bring the benefits of QinetiQ’s world-leading skills, knowledge and experience, to complement our own expertise in marine and offshore risk management.«
