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Master’s in Maritime Cybersecurity Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in maritime cybersecurity engineering. 12 modules covering shipboard digital systems, maritime threats, the IMO, IACS and EU regulatory framework, cyber risk management, onboard network and OT security, secure navigation, port cybersecurity, autonomous ships and incident response, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Identify the ship's digital systems and their vulnerabilities.

02

Analyse cyber threats in the maritime sector.

03

Apply the IMO, IACS and EU regulatory framework.

04

Assess and treat cyber risk on board.

05

Design secure network and OT architectures.

06

Protect navigation and port operations.

07

Manage incident response and cybersecurity culture.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Maritime cybersecurity managers.
  • Naval cybersecurity auditors.
  • Marine OT network engineers.
  • Maritime threat analysts.
  • IACS compliance consultants.
  • Company security officers (CSOs) responsible for fleet security.
  • Engineering and science graduates seeking to join shipping companies.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IACS UR E26 (cyber resilience of ships)
  • IACS UR E27 (cyber resilience of onboard systems and equipment)
  • Resolution MSC.428(98) (maritime cyber risk management in safety management systems)
  • MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3 (guidelines on maritime cyber risk management)
  • IEC 62443 (security for industrial automation and control systems)
  • IEC 61162-460 (safety and security of maritime navigation networks)
  • Directive (EU) 2022/2555 NIS2 (EU network and information security)
  • ISO/IEC 27001 (information security management systems)
  • Wireshark
  • Nessus
  • Nozomi Guardian
  • Splunk
  • Kali Linux
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1IT and OT architecture on board
  2. 1.2Integrated bridge systems
  3. 1.3Machinery management systems
  4. 1.4Networked ECDIS, AIS and radar
  5. 1.5Satellite communication systems
  6. 1.6Cargo and ballast systems
  7. 1.7Passenger and entertainment networks
  8. 1.8Ship-to-shore connectivity
  9. 1.9Digital asset inventory
  10. 1.10Case study: digital asset map of a ro-pax vessel
  1. 2.1Maritime threat landscape
  2. 2.2GNSS and AIS spoofing
  3. 2.3Ransomware in shipping companies and ports
  4. 2.4The NotPetya attack and lessons learned
  5. 2.5Social engineering targeting crews
  6. 2.6Threats to industrial control systems
  7. 2.7Threats in port terminals
  8. 2.8Digital supply chain
  9. 2.9Maritime threat intelligence
  10. 2.10Workshop: analysis of a shipping ransomware incident
  1. 3.1IMO Resolution MSC.428(98)
  2. 3.2IMO guidelines MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3
  3. 3.3IACS unified requirements UR E26 and E27
  4. 3.4ISM Code and cyber risk management
  5. 3.5ISPS Code for maritime security
  6. 3.6NIS2 Directive and the maritime sector
  7. 3.7BIMCO guidelines on cyber security on board ships
  8. 3.8DNV and ABS classification rules
  9. 3.9European Cyber Resilience Act
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: UR E26 compliance matrix
  1. 4.1Risk assessment methodologies
  2. 4.2ISO/IEC 27005 applied to ships
  3. 4.3Identification of critical assets
  4. 4.4Vulnerability analysis
  5. 4.5Maritime attack scenarios
  6. 4.6Risk matrices and tolerance
  7. 4.7Risk treatment plans
  8. 4.8Integration into the ship's SMS
  9. 4.9Risk review and audit
  10. 4.10Case study: risk assessment of a container ship
  1. 5.1Network segmentation on board
  2. 5.2Firewalls and security zones
  3. 5.3Industrial networks and marine protocols
  4. 5.4NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000
  5. 5.5Security in IEC 61162-460
  6. 5.6Secure remote access
  7. 5.7Satellite communications security
  8. 5.8Network monitoring and intrusion detection
  9. 5.9Mobile device management on board
  10. 5.10Laboratory: segmenting a bridge network
  1. 6.1IEC 62443 in marine systems
  2. 6.2PLC and controller security
  3. 6.3Propulsion and steering systems
  4. 6.4Dynamic positioning systems
  5. 6.5Patch management in OT
  6. 6.6Supplier and maintenance security
  7. 6.7Equipment hardening
  8. 6.8Penetration testing in OT
  9. 6.9Resilience of critical systems
  10. 6.10Practical exercise: hardening a machinery management system
  1. 7.1GNSS vulnerabilities
  2. 7.2Spoofing and jamming detection
  3. 7.3Resilient PNT navigation
  4. 7.4ECDIS data integrity
  5. 7.5AIS security
  6. 7.6Radar and sensor fusion
  7. 7.7Backup systems
  8. 7.8Degraded navigation procedures
  9. 7.9Officer training
  10. 7.10Case study: response to GNSS spoofing
  1. 8.1Digital architecture of ports
  2. 8.2Port community systems
  3. 8.3Security of automated terminals
  4. 8.4Cybersecurity of cranes and autonomous vehicles
  5. 8.5Maritime single window
  6. 8.6ENISA guidelines for ports
  7. 8.7Critical infrastructure protection
  8. 8.8Ship-port coordination
  9. 8.9Logistics chain resilience
  10. 8.10Workshop: risk analysis of an automated terminal
  1. 9.1MASS levels of autonomy
  2. 9.2IMO MASS Code
  3. 9.3Remote control centres
  4. 9.4Security of control links
  5. 9.5Artificial intelligence on board
  6. 9.6Digital twins and cybersecurity
  7. 9.7Security by design
  8. 9.8Certification of autonomous systems
  9. 9.9Autonomous ship projects
  10. 9.10Practical exercise: threat model of an autonomous ship
  1. 10.1Onboard incident response plan
  2. 10.2Detection and containment
  3. 10.3Communication with the shipowner and authorities
  4. 10.4Maritime forensic analysis
  5. 10.5System recovery
  6. 10.6Business continuity plans
  7. 10.7Exercises and drills
  8. 10.8NIS2 incident notification
  9. 10.9Post-incident lessons learned
  10. 10.10Case study: navigation cyber incident drill
  1. 11.1Roles and responsibilities
  2. 11.2Crew training and awareness
  3. 11.3Supplier management
  4. 11.4Cybersecurity audits
  5. 11.5Cybersecurity indicators
  6. 11.6Cyber risk insurance
  7. 11.7ISO/IEC 27001 certification in shipping companies
  8. 11.8Human factors and culture
  9. 11.9Budget and return on investment
  10. 11.10Workshop: awareness programme for crews
  1. 12.1Selection of the ship or facility
  2. 12.2Asset and network inventory
  3. 12.3Risk assessment
  4. 12.4Secure architecture design
  5. 12.5Regulatory compliance plan
  6. 12.6Incident response plan
  7. 12.7Implementation plan
  8. 12.8Study conclusions
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so the programme can be combined with full-time work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Wireshark, Nessus, Nozomi Guardian, Splunk, Kali Linux, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is studied on real procedures for cyber risk assessment of a ship, onboard network segmentation and incident response drills. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: IACS UR E26, IACS UR E27, Resolution MSC.428(98), MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3, IEC 62443, IEC 61162-460, Directive (EU) 2022/2555 NIS2, ISO/IEC 27001.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of IACS UR E26, IACS UR E27 and Resolution MSC.428(98) applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Wireshark, Nessus, Nozomi Guardian, Splunk, Kali Linux, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:A complete cybersecurity programme for a ship or port facility, from asset inventory to risk assessment, secure architecture and incident response, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Digital asset mapping
Map the digital assets of a ro-pax vessel.
UR E26 compliance matrix
Build a compliance matrix against IACS UR E26.
Bridge network segmentation
Segment a bridge network into security zones.
Incident response drill
Run a navigation cyber incident drill and draw lessons learned.
Master's Thesis
A complete cybersecurity programme for a ship or port facility, from asset inventory to risk assessment, secure architecture and incident response, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Maritime cybersecurity managerNaval cybersecurity auditorMarine OT network engineerMaritime threat analystIACS compliance consultantCompany security officer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with Wireshark, Nessus, Nozomi Guardian, Splunk, Kali Linux, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme's software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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