Security Guides for Shipping, Space, and Robotics Industries Released... Ministry of Science and ICT Prepares for 'Physical AI'

Practical Manuals and Checklists Provided
Supporting Security Internalization for Companies

The Ministry of Science and ICT has released sector-specific cybersecurity manuals that can be utilized in future industrial fields such as shipping, space, and robotics. This measure aims to strengthen security response capabilities at industrial sites in preparation for the widespread adoption of 'physical AI' in areas such as autonomous ships, satellite services, and robotics.

The Ministry of Science and ICT announced that, in collaboration with the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA), it has developed and distributed security manuals tailored to the smart ship, space, and robotics industries. These manuals are composed of practical guides, checklists, and case-based materials to ensure that companies can apply them directly in real-world settings.

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Establishment of Security Model for Autonomous Ships... Guidelines for Shipping Companies Provided

In the shipping industry, the spread of digitalization and autonomous operation technologies is leading to an increase in cybersecurity threats, not only to ship systems but also throughout shipping company operations and crew activities.

In response, the Ministry of Science and ICT and KISA have developed a security model for autonomous ships by identifying threats for each actual operation scenario and organizing response procedures, based on the International Maritime Organization's level 3 standards for autonomous operation. The existing smart ship security model has been enhanced by adding on-site application cases and explanations, and has been advanced into a smart ship security model commentary and casebook.

In addition, with the participation of major domestic shipping companies, a set of security guidelines specialized for shipping companies has been prepared, reflecting international regulations and private standards. To strengthen the security capabilities of personnel on site, educational materials for security awareness and an '8 Key Security Rules' poster for ships have also been produced.

Expansion to Satellites and Robotics... Support for Supply Chain Security Response

In the private sector-led 'New Space' era, as various companies and services converge throughout the processes of satellite manufacturing, launch, and operation, security threats across the entire supply chain are increasing.

The space sector manual consists of two types: a space security model that reflects the latest operating environments such as cloud-based Ground Station as a Service (GSaaS), and a commentary on the space security model. In particular, by incorporating global regulations, a security checklist of 53 items is provided so that domestic space companies can apply them to their actual work.

In the robotics sector, considering the ongoing strengthening of cybersecurity regulations, an advanced version of the robot security model and a commentary on security requirements have been released. This allows companies to easily check the security standards required during the development and export of robotic products.

Each manual is available for free download to anyone via the KISA Knowledge Platform data center.

Lim Jungkyu, Director of Information Security and Network Policy at the Ministry of Science and ICT, stated, "In future core industries such as shipping, space, and robotics, cybersecurity is no longer a choice but a mandatory requirement," adding, "We hope that these specialized security manuals will serve as practical guides to reduce the burden of security internalization for companies and help them respond to global security standards."

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