Featured Media: E26: More Than Just a Maritime Cybersecurity Regulation—It's a Fundamental Shift

A new tide is rising in the world of maritime cybersecurity with sweeping regulatory changes encompassing nearly every facet of the industry. With the publication of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) UR E26 “Cyber Resilience of Ships” requirements, shipbuilding and operations play a pivotal role in securing the next generation of ships against cyber threats.

For shipyards and system integrators, UR E26 introduces both challenges and opportunities. Compliance spans every phase of the shipbuilding process, from initial risk assessments and secure network design to rigorous testing and documentation. While the journey to compliance can often feel daunting, the benefits to UR E26 far outweigh the challenges.

Expert Ron Fabela, Technical Director, Cybersecurity, shares his insight and explains why compliance with UR E26 represents not only an opportunity to protect vessels and the greater maritime community from increasingly advanced digital threats, but also offers a competitive advantage to shipyards. As shipyards navigate the first phase of compliance, ABS Consulting offers a range of services to support those efforts.