Factors influencing cybersecurity risk and autonomous shipping awareness

D. Huso; Z. H. Munim; Y. Chai; T.E. Kim; Z. Bhuiyan

doi:10.1109/ieem63636.2025.11357596

Factors influencing cybersecurity risk and autonomous shipping awareness

D. Huso
, Z. H. Munim
, Y. Chai
, T.E. Kim
, Z. Bhuiyan

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Published conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Abstract

Cybersecurity has emerged as a critical concern as the maritime industry adopts advanced digital technologies and transitions toward autonomous operations. This study explores the factors influencing cyber security risk and autonomous shipping awareness among maritime professionals. Using data from a survey of 130 professionals, this study reveals that professionals with a degree of higher cybersecurity awareness are more likely to be aware of autonomous shipping, and vice versa. Further, international exposure is positively associated with this dual awareness. These findings highlight the importance of integrating cybersecurity and autonomous shipping education within maritime education and training. Industry stakeholders and policymakers should facilitate international training and exchange programs to enhance safety in the maritime transport sector.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2025 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM)
Publisher	IEEE
Pages	0960-0964
Number of pages	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ieem63636.2025.11357596
Publication status	Published - 7 Dec 2025
Event	IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM) - Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Australia Duration: 7 Dec 2025 → 10 Dec 2025 https://ieem2025.org/

Conference

Conference	IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM)
Abbreviated title	IEEM2025
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Melbourne
Period	7/12/25 → 10/12/25
Internet address	https://ieem2025.org/

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Huso, D, Munim, ZH, Chai, Y, Kim, TE & Bhuiyan, Z 2025, Factors influencing cybersecurity risk and autonomous shipping awareness. in 2025 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM). IEEE, pp. 0960-0964, IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 7/12/25. https://doi.org/10.1109/ieem63636.2025.11357596

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