When we attended SeaAsia 2025, one insight kept coming up again and again, from shipowners, port operators, and maritime tech experts alike:
Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT concern anymore. It’s directly tied to your vessel’s operational readiness.
And they’re right. In today’s digital maritime environment, any attack on your systems whether IT or OT can stop a ship from moving, delay cargo schedules, or worse, endanger lives.
A recent Cydome report showed just how serious the threat has become. Iranian oil tankers were targeted in a sophisticated cyberattack that disrupted their operations. It wasn’t just data that was affected, it was fuel movement, logistics, and national-level strategy.
If it can happen there, it can happen anywhere.
And closer to home, many Southeast Asian operators still rely on basic protection, often thinking compliance with IMO 2021 is enough. It isn’t. Compliance sets the minimum standard. It doesn't stop active threats.
The Risk Is Real and Growing
Most vessels today are highly digitized. They rely on satellite comms, onboard servers, navigation systems, and remote maintenance tools. Each of these can be an entry point for cyberattacks.
Here are a few challenges we frequently see:
And yet, the response from many operators is still reactive. They think of cybersecurity as an overhead expense something to push off until budget allows.
But in reality, a single attack can cost far more than years of protection ever would.
What You Can Do About It
As the main distributor of Cydome in Singapore, Precision Infocomm supports maritime clients with a purpose-built cybersecurity solution that’s designed for vessels not just offices or data centers.
With Cydome, you get:
✅ Full network mapping across IT, OT, and IoT systems
✅ Real-time threat detection and alerts
✅ Compliance-ready logs and reports for IMO 2021 and flag states
✅ Cyber incident response plans and monitoring tools
✅ A solution that can be deployed even during vessel operation
This isn’t about scaring anyone. It’s about being prepared. And at this point, doing nothing is no longer a safe option.
Let’s Talk Before the Threat Hits
If you're operating vessels, terminals, or anything tied to the maritime supply chain, don’t wait for a wake-up call.
Reach out to us at Precision Infocomm for a free consultation. We’ll help you understand the gaps in your current setup and show you how Cydome can help close them.