CSP002_S_M: Human Factors and Cybersecurity

This course navigates through the human aspects of maritime cybersecurity, examining the psychological, social, and organizational influences on security practices and decisions in a maritime context. Attendees will uncover insights into human vulnerabilities that cyber attackers target in maritime operations and acquire methods to cultivate a cybersecurity-aware culture within maritime organizations. It further highlights the vital importance of communication and collaboration at strategic, operational, and tactical levels specific to the maritime sector. Participants will investigate how proficient communication between maritime domains and effective decision-making can strengthen cybersecurity measures in maritime operations.

Upon  successful completion of this module the learner  will be expected to be able to:
Knowledge:
•    Gain an understanding of the psychological, social, and organizational elements that shape cybersecurity actions within the maritime domain.
•    Understand the critical role of communication and teamwork in bolstering maritime cybersecurity across different sectors.
•    How decision-making frameworks are used at strategic, operational, and tactical levels within maritime cybersecurity.
•    Recognize the profiles and strategies of adversaries targeting maritime operations.
•    Evaluate human-related threats and vulnerabilities in maritime contexts.
Competencies:
•    Understand the discussions pertinent to maritime cybersecurity at various levels of decision-making.
•    Cultivate an environment of transparent communication and teamwork focused on maritime cybersecurity.
•    Reflect on cybersecurity decision-making with the understanding of how human factors are related in the maritime arena.
•    Identify human-centric threats and vulnerabilities in maritime operations.