IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2)
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidelines on maritime cyber risk management provide recommendations for safeguarding shipping from cybersecurity threats. IMO Resolution MSC.428(98) affirms that maritime cyber risk should be addressed in Safety Management Systems (SMS) as per the ISM Code. Guidelines provide a risk-based approach aligned with NIST CSF. Applicable to ships, port facilities, and maritime organizations.
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Framework Domains (5)
Detect
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IMO-CY-3.1 | Anomaly Detection |
| IMO-CY-3.2 | Monitoring of OT/IT Systems |
Identify
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IMO-CY-1.1 | Systems and Assets Inventory |
| IMO-CY-1.2 | Cyber Risk Assessment |
| IMO-CY-1.3 | Roles and Responsibilities |
Protect
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IMO-CY-2.1 | Access Control |
| IMO-CY-2.2 | Awareness and Training |
| IMO-CY-2.3 | Data Security |
Recover
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IMO-CY-5.1 | Recovery Planning |
| IMO-CY-5.2 | Lessons Learned |
Respond
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| IMO-CY-4.1 | Response Planning |
| IMO-CY-4.2 | Communication and Reporting |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2)?
IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2) is a compliance framework from International (IMO) with 5 domains and 12 controls. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidelines on maritime cyber risk management provide recommendations for safeguarding shipping from cybersecurity threats. IMO Resolution MSC.428(98) affirms that maritime cyber risk should be addressed in Safety Management Systems (SMS) as per the ISM Code. Guidelines provide a risk-based approach aligned with NIST CSF. Applicable to ships, port facilities, and maritime organizations. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2) have?
IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2) has 12 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Identify (3 controls), Protect (3 controls), Detect (2 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2) map to?
IMO Maritime Cybersecurity Guidelines (MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3/Rev.2) maps to 620 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 — Assessing CUI Security Requirements (67% coverage), TISAX — Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (67% coverage), CISA ICS-CERT Advisories and Industrial Control Systems Security Guidelines (58% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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