GTMaritime has joined the CrowdStrike Powered Service Provider (CPSP) programme as a Focus Partner and can now choose to incorporate CrowdStrike package bundles or individual CrowdStrike Falcon platform modules into its security offerings.

Underpinned by the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, GTMaritime’s range of technology services and solutions ensure regulatory compliance and protect ships from both known and unknown malware and zero-day threats.

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GTMaritime Founder and CEO, Rob Kenworthy, picked up the 2023 SMART4SEA Leadership Award at the virtual ceremony in February. The award recognises the pivotal role Rob has played in the development of maritime data communications. Rob has been at the helm of GTMaritime since it was established in 1998, and has overseen the company’s growth into one of the leading providers of secure maritime communications software.

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The latest version of GTMailPlus is now available following further enhancements to GTMaritime’s market leading email solution. The new Version 4 release specifically addresses the escalation in cyber security and network stability needed as ship to shore integration becomes increasingly seamless due to the advancements in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) communications.  
 
GTMailPlus Version 4 has been specified and tested to work in the new era of satellite communications. Its advanced network switch capability allows reliable, secure and seamless email delivery whether using LEO networks, VSAT or low bandwidth connectivity to ensure users remain operable when working in a hybrid scenario.  

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Fast-climbing demand for secure data communications between ship and shore prompted GTMaritime to make three new staff appointments earlier this year, each designed to overcome a specific challenge brought by the maritime industry’s digital transformation.

With its solutions and services already a feature on board over 14,000 vessels worldwide, GTMaritime has been a key player in enabling maritime digitalisation through the provision of cyber secure data communications.

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GTMailPlus is a cutting-edge maritime email service that has been designed specifically to meet the needs of the shipping industry. Fully optimised for use with maritime satellite communications, GTMailPlus is a secure, stable, cloud-based maritime email service which includes a suite of applications to help protect assets and crew from cyber incidents. Functions include anti-phishing, spam management, advanced threat protection and many other security features as standard.

GTMaritime also offers customers free phishing penetration tests to help ensure all users know how to identify and respond to a phishing attack.

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With cybersecurity threats on the rise and ships becoming increasingly connected, GTMaritime has published a free guide to highlight some of the problems that can occur when using the equipment and operating systems found on ships. As well as deliberate cyberattacks, it considers how even supposedly safe and routine tasks – such as system updates – can create difficulties onboard.

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While the IMO rules related to cybersecurity may not be mandatory, there are many individual flag and port states that require shipping companies to address cyber security in their Safety Management Systems. In a new article, GTMaritime sets out the steps companies need to go through to devise and incorporate a robust cyber risk management plan for their vessels.

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