22 September 2023 – Leading provider of secure maritime data communications software, GTMaritime, has received certification to the ISO/IEC 27001 international standard for information security management systems (ISMS).
Defining requirements for an ISMS, ISO/IEC 27001 establishes a holistic approach to information security that encompasses people, policies and technology. Compliance with the standard is evidence that an organisation has created a comprehensive system to asses and manage information security risks, and preserve the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the data it owns and handles on behalf of its clients.
Jamie Jones, Technical Director, GTMaritime, said: âWith maritime cyber-crime on the rise and new threats emerging all the time, ship owners and operators are understandably concerned about the security of their information. ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation is recognition that GTMaritime has implemented a set of effective policies and controls to manage information security and has a continuous improvement culture to adapt and respond to ever changing cyber security risks in a structured manner. For our customers, accreditation provides assurance of our commitment to information security and the protection of the data we process on their behalf.â
GTMaritimeâs suite of future-proof data communications solutions is designed with cyber security in mind. The companyâs flagship email solution, GTMailPlus, includes several cyber-security features as standard, providing end-to-end encrypted communications and protection against malware, viruses, spam and phishing. GTDeploy, meanwhile, facilitates the deployment of update patches to ensure vessel software is up to date and security compliant.
In addition, GTMaritime offers a choice of specialist cyber-security solutions to suit the userâs budget and service requirements. The âProtectâ package provides next-generation anti-virus protection, external device control, reporting and round-the-clock support, while âAdvanced Defendâ delivers the same features plus an end-point firewall, asset inventory and additional advanced functionality.
Rob Kenworthy, CEO, GTMaritime, said: âCyber security is in GTMaritimeâs DNA and is a recurrent theme throughout our service portfolio. By implementing, maintaining and continually improving an information security management system according to the ISO/IEC 27001 standard, it provides reassurance that we are both committed and able to manage their information securely and safely.â
About GTMaritime:
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- Over 25Â years maritime communications experience
- 10,000+ vessels & 1,300+ businesses worldwide trust GTMaritime with their communication software
- Process icer 1,200,000 messages per day
- Proven 100% service record with no unscheduled downtime
- 100% malware blocking with over 90,000 zero day malware attacks stopped in the last 12 months
- Over 5.3m spam messages and 1.7m known viruses blocked in the last 12 months
- 24-7-365 technical support from ITIL trained engineers
- Offices in the UKÂ and Singapore along with a global partner network
- Continuous software development ensures rapid deployment of new functionality, as well providing software updates for vulnerabilities
Since 1998 GTMaritime has been providing a range of technology solutions and services to the maritime industry that serve to enable effective communications over satellite.
We specialise in providing solutions and services that help ensure vessel compliance and business operability 365 days a year, as well as keeping crew in touch with friends and family whilst at sea. All of this is backed up by a market leading infrastructure and unrivalled 24-hour customer support, every day of the year.
Our development team deliver continuous development and enhancement features to ensure our products stay ahead of the ever-growing cyber threats, with silent system enhancements deployed on a weekly basis.
We provide these services from three offices â our head office in the UK and Singapore â and increasingly through an established and growing network of resellers and partners around the world.
