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@article{188770,
        author = {Shilpa Tanwar and Dr. Reena},
        title = {Reviewing the need and scope of cybersecurity in real time maritime applications},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {3331-3336},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=188770},
        abstract = {Modern technologies such the cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) are rapidly transforming the maritime industry digitally, thereby enhancing navigation, cargo handling, and operating effectiveness. Rising reliance on digital technology means that marine operations are more vulnerable from a variety of cybersecurity concerns. Among these hazards include data breaches affecting important maritime infrastructure, attacks on navigation systems, and invasions into onboard networks. Strong cybersecurity rules help to protect ships, ports, and global supply chains. Real-time data exchange is fundamental for maritime operations in situational awareness, threat identification, and autonomous decision making. Covering significant dangers, vulnerabilities, and methods of safeguarding marine operations, this paper explores the vital role of cybersecurity in real-time operating marine systems. Navigational and communication technologies like AIS, GPS, and ECDIS especially interest maritime cybersecurity. By means of malware attacks, GPS spoofing, or jamming, intruders may compromise these systems and redirect ships, pilfers goods, or causes collisions. Because they may disrupt integrated systems that regulate world trade by stopping cargo tracking, customs clearance, and vessel scheduling, ransomware and denial-of- service (DoS) assaults seriously jeopardise port and logistics cybersecurity. The rise of autonomous and remotely piloted watercraft raises cybersecurity issues as these boats rely on control systems in the cloud sensitive to hacks and real-time data flow. One major challenge is that various cargo vessels and transportation firms follow different cybersecurity policies and regulations. Though regulations encouraging cybersecurity awareness—the ISPS Code and the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) guidelines—a more robust legal framework is required to guarantee compliance and increase resilience. Since human mistake is still a main contributor to cyberattacks, constant staff training, cybersecurity exercises, and awareness campaigns are very vital. Essential parts of a multi-layered cybersecurity system meant to reduce these risks include intrusion prevention systems powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning as well as real-time threat monitoring and anomaly detection. While edge computing enables local processing of essential data, hence reducing dependency on centralised cloud services and limiting cyber threats, blockchain technology may provide solutions for secure and irreversible data transmission in the maritime sector.},
        keywords = {Cybersecurity, DoS, Real time Maritime application, IMO},
        month = {December},
        }