REG - Crossword Cybersec - Maritime Security Certification using Rizikon

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16/02/2022 07:00

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RNS Number : 7793B  Crossword Cybersecurity PLC  16 February 2022

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc

 

Maritime Security Certification using Rizikon

 

 

16 February 2022 - London, UK - Crossword Cybersecurity Plc
(http://www.crosswordcybersecurity.com/) (AIM:CCS, "Crossword", the "Company"
or the "Group"), the technology commercialisation company focused on cyber
security and risk, today announced that, in addition to the Internet of
Things  security certification and the Counter Fraud Fundamental
certifications, The IASME Consortium Limited (https://iasme.co.uk/about/)
("IASME"), UK Government Cyber Essentials Partner, has selected Rizikon
Assurance (https://rizikon.io/) as the core platform to support a new Maritime
Security certification.

IASME, has a proven record for delivering recognised certifications and is
scaling its portfolio to include a new Maritime Cyber Baseline scheme. The
Maritime Cyber Baseline scheme provides an affordable and practical way for
shipping operators and vessel owners to improve their cyber security to reduce
the likelihood of a cyber-attack disrupting their day-to-day operations. The
scheme is supported by RINA, the Royal Institution of Naval Architects and
enables a path to compliance with the IMO Maritime Cyber Risk Management
guidelines. The scheme is open to vessels of all sizes and classifications,
including yachts, commercial, passenger ships and merchant vessels.

The Maritime Cyber Baseline will give confidence to supply chain partners,
passengers, flag and port authorities that a vessel has the suitable cyber
security controls and processes in place. Additionally, operators can
demonstrate compliance through a Maritime Cyber Baseline digital certificate
that can be displayed on vessels and in business communications.

IASME has identified Rizikon Assurance, Crossword's secure third-party
assurance platform, as the solution to deliver the new Maritime Cyber Baseline
at scale, supporting IASME's certification bodies and prospective certified
customers alike.

Tom Ilube CBE, CEO at Crossword Cybersecurity PLC, said: "We are delighted to
be further strengthening our partnership with IASME in an area of cyber
security that needs standardisation, and with this Maritime Cyber Baseline it
is an excellent opportunity for operators to start driving up cyber maturity.
We are looking forward to working with IASME once again off the back of our
successful relationship to date."

Dr Emma Philpott MBE, CEO, IASME Consortium, said: "It is great to have
Crossword supporting us on this latest addition to our portfolio of security
certifications. We are already using Crossword's Rizikon platform successfully
on our IoT and CFF certifications so are confident that the platform will be
ideal for this new scheme covering such an important area in the maritime
sector."

 

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Contacts

Crossword Cybersecurity plc - Tel: +44 (0) 333 090 2587

Email: info@crosswordcybersecurity.com

Tom Ilube, Chief Executive Officer

Mary Dowd, Chief Financial Officer

 

Grant Thornton (Nominated Adviser) - Tel: +44 (0) 20 7383 5100

Colin Aaronson / Daphne Zhang

 

Hybridan LLP (Broker) - Tel: +44 (0)203 764 2341

Claire Louise Noyce

 

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Duncan Gurney, GingerPR

duncan@gingerpr.co.uk (mailto:duncan@gingerpr.co.uk) - Tel: +44 (0)1932 485
300

 

About Crossword Cybersecurity plc

Crossword Cybersecurity plc focuses on the development and commercialisation
of university research-based cyber security and risk management related
software and cyber security consulting. The Group's specialist cyber security
product development and software engineering teams work with its university
partners to develop the research concept into a fully-fledged commercial
product that it will then take to market. The Group's aim is to build up a
portfolio of revenue generating, intellectual property based, cyber security
products. Rizikon Assurance, Crossword's leading product, is a SaaS platform
that enables medium to large companies to assess and manage all risks from
their suppliers. Nixer CyberML, another Crossword product, is a new tool for
businesses that want to solve advanced security and cybercrime problems, such
as detecting and dealing with compromised accounts, fraud, and in-application
denial of service attacks. Identiproof, Crossword's most recent product, is
the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) verifiable credentials compatible
middleware and wallet technology. Crossword's team of expert cyber security
consultants leverages years of experience in national security, defence and
commercial cyber intelligence and operations to provide bespoke advice
tailored to its clients' business needs, including threat monitoring.

 

 

 

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