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Toolkit for insider threat

 

IMO has launched a new toolkit that will help the global maritime industry respond better to ever-evolving ‘insider threats’.

Insider threat refers to the risk that arises from a maritime employee carrying out or enabling a security incident, either through a lack of awareness, complacency or maliciousness.

For terrorists and organized crime groups who are constantly looking to exploit vulnerabilities in security controls of ports and ships, insiders can offer a tactical advantage, as they hold privileged access to secured locations, items or sensitive information. 

To address the issue, IMO partnered with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to develop the new Insider Threat Toolkit.

The toolkit outlines various good practice security measures, including background checks and vetting, access control measures, patrolling, surveillance and monitoring, advance technologies and the use of artificial intelligence.  

Download a digital copy of the Insider Threat Toolkit

For more information about Insider Threat: www.imo.org/Security/Insider-Threat

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Narjiss Ghajour

Editor-in-Chief of Maritime Professionals
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