RMSI Delivers a Maritime Cybersecurity Awareness Lecture at the Alexandria Port Authority

As part of the Regional Maritime Security Institute (RMSI) at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT)’s ongoing commitment to enhancing maritime security awareness and addressing emerging cybersecurity challenges, Dr. Capt. Mohamed Mah. Abdel-Fattah Hafez, Dean of RMSI, delivered a lecture on Maritime Cybersecurity Awareness on 18 November 2024, at the Alexandria Port Authority Headquarters.

The lecture was conducted as part of the Awareness Training Programme for Personnel Involved in the Implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, targeting personnel from government port authorities.

The lecture addressed key cyber threats facing the maritime sector, the importance of raising awareness of cyber risks, and measures to protect port information and communication systems. It also highlighted the role of cybersecurity in strengthening maritime security and enhancing personnel’s capabilities to address emerging cyber threats.

This initiative reflects RMSI’s continued commitment to developing maritime professionals’ competencies and promoting the effective implementation of international maritime security standards.