New endpoint cyber security unveiled with patch management

“Although patch management is not directly a security feature, it does help in preventing malicious attacks in programmes that have known issues,” said Mr Hart.

Port-IT developed its own software for updating programmes remotely as it could not find efficient and effective versions in the commercial market.

“We first scouted the market for already existing patch management applications, but those were costly and would raise the licence price for customers significantly,” explained Mr Hart.

“By developing our own patch management feature, we can integrate it as a service in our full product line-up, making it available via a single dashboard.”

This avoids passing on the higher costs to shipping companies, while enabling Port-IT to extend support and alerting.

“With this alerting feature, customers receive notifications, for example on malicious activity or newly installed software,” said Mr Hart.

Port-IT has also extended its support to Apple iOS devices on vessels as more of these mobile devices are used by crew more frequently.

“Customers can receive push messages on their mobile phone or Apple Watch, notifying them of a high-risk alert on one of their vessels,” said Mr Hart.

Vanir endpoint security brings top-level security on board vessels and enables shipowners to be compliant with IMO security regulations such as those introduced in 2021.

“With active 24/7 security monitoring by the security operations centre, Port-IT raises the defence to the next level,” said Mr Hart.

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