Segurança da informação no ambiente portuário

Abstract

The present study aims to analyze the port environment from the point of view of information security. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in na accelerated digitalization of ports and port facilities. The development introduced was also accompanied by new opportunities for criminals: cyber crimes. There are several vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques, as well as the motivations for attacks. It is expected to contextualize the importance of information security in view of the great economic weight that ports represent for the entire international production chain. It is also carried out the resumption of key concepts on the subject of information security, considered essential for a good understanding of the threats eventually presented against port facilities. Some actions taken to protect those infrastructures and ensure maritime safety as recommended by current international regulations will also be presented.