case study
Securing A Port’s Crane and Container Management System
Testing The Resilience Of Key Systems
The port embarked on an initiative to improve its cyber resilience. Sygnia conducted a security posture assessment focusing on the port’s crane and container management system.
24 cyber-attack scenarios were developed and executed to test the port’s defenses against the ‘best practices’ commonly used by attackers when targeting similar infrastructure.
The goal was to determine if a potential attacker could compromise the availability, reliability, integrity, and confidentiality of port operations.
Severe Security Vulnerabilities Uncovered
The simulated attacker was able to severely compromise all aspects of port operations. After a comprehensive analysis, it was determined that an attacker could gain full control of the container management and unloading system in as little as 1 month, potentially creating an on-site safety risk.
Furthermore, it was found that the port’s current security posture was potentially vulnerable to severe data corruption, and the backup of the port’s container registration system was not sufficiently protected. An attack could contribute to a prolonged and profound disruption of operations.
Severe Security Vulnerabilities Uncovered
The simulated attacker was able to severely compromise all aspects of port operations. After a comprehensive analysis, it was determined that an attacker could gain full control of the container management and unloading system in as little as 1 month, potentially creating an on-site safety risk.
Furthermore, it was found that the port’s current security posture was potentially vulnerable to severe data corruption, and the backup of the port’s container registration system was not sufficiently protected.
An attack could contribute to a prolonged and profound disruption of operations.
Immediate Remediation of Critical Security Gaps
The Sygnia team provided strategic and tactical plans with over 100 detailed resilience-enhancing initiatives, which contributed to the immediate remediation of critical security gaps. Sygnia also provided clear guidance for long-term cyber security enhancements to the port.
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