NAB1031 Maritime Cyber Risk Management
Course description for academic year 2025/2026
Contents and structure
The course aims to provide a theoretical foundation to understand the cyber risks associated with maritime IT systems and the negative consequences for operations. It also examines and explains the nature of the threats being faced, and explores how they can be understood and mitigated.
Learning Outcome
Knowledge: Understand the basic concepts of cybersecurity and risk management.
Skills: Analyse the potential operational and safety impacts of a cyber incident on maritime operations.
General competance: Select appropriate mitigation controls to address identified risks.
Entry requirements
None
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Teaching methods
The course is fully online, using pre-recorded videos, written content, and industry resources. The learning outcomes (understanding cybersecurity basics, identifying maritime risks, and understanding risk management) are assessed through a series of quizzes, one at the end of each module, which must be passed to unlock the next module. Student-active learning is central, as the course is self-paced.
Compulsory learning activities
Complete course/e-learning
Assessment
Home exam, 3 days.
Grading scale AF, where F corresponds to failed.
Examination support material
All available
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