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July 1, 2025 • 37 mins

🎙️ Episode 111: Cyber Threats on the High Seas, a Conversation with Dr. Gary Kessler

Guest: Dr. Gary Kessler, Co-Founder, Maritime Hacking Village at DEF CON

Episode Overview:
Cybersecurity is often underestimated in maritime—but Dr. Gary Kessler is on a mission to change that. A pioneer in digital forensics and co-founder of the new Maritime Hacking Village at DEF CON, Gary joins us to break down the risks, realities, and next steps for a sector still catching up to the cyber age. From AIS spoofing to autonomous vessel vulnerabilities, this episode covers the full threat landscape—and what we can do about it.

Key Points:

  1. Maritime Hacking Village at DEF CON:
    Why it matters that maritime now has a dedicated space at the world’s most iconic hacker conference.
  2. AIS & GPS Spoofing Risks:
    How easy it is to manipulate navigation systems—and the implications for global trade.
  3. AI, Autonomy & the Cyber Frontier:
    What happens when bad data meets automation—and why “garbage in, danger out” is the new threat model.
  4. Cybersecurity ≠ Cyber Awareness:
    Dr. Kessler argues for focusing on information protection—not just computers and networks.
  5. Workforce Development & Culture:
    We need digitally aware seafarers—and secure systems built by better-trained developers.
  6. Ports, Protocols & the Bigger Picture:
    From NMEA vulnerabilities to smart port exposure, the entire supply chain is at risk.
  7. The Policy Gap & Industry Readiness:
    If IMO can't lead, can insurers and charterers enforce change?

Learn More:
🎧 Listen to Episode 67: Navigating the Cyber Seas – Securing Maritime Operations in the Digital Age
🎧 Check out Episode 46 with Youri Hart for insight into digital compliance and regulations like UR E26.

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Music by: Peg and The Rejected 'King of SKA'
Art Work By: GA Design
Produced by: Chris Aversano

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