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Session summary

Did you know that around 90% of the global international trade is transported by the maritime sector? Due to the importance of the maritime industry, the vessels, ports and related systems are getting more and more connected to make the maritime supply chains and operations more efficient. This increased connectivity, more automated and interconnected systems have made cyber security an important aspect of the day-to-day operations; from malware protection and network segregation to incident response and readiness.

Dr. Kimberly Tam

Lecturer in Cybersecurity, University of Plymouth

Dr. Tam is interested in unique areas of cybersecurity, starting with smartphones during her PhD and currently around the maritime sector. She earned a BS in computer and system engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (US) and an information security PhD from Royal Holloway University of London (UK). Kimberly likes cake, but she’s not very good at making it.

Derek Bryans

EMEA Business Development Manager, Marine and Offshore, Eaton

Derek is dedicated to supporting global marine customers with a focused and detailed service that truly optimizes the “One Eaton” ethos. With 30 years in the electrical sales and business development arena, he brings passion, fun, enthusiasm, knowledge and skills honed from working in UK band Australia. Rugby is his sanity checker; he and his daughter are season ticket holders for the Scottish national sides.