KAUST, Fincantieri Forge Partnership to Advance Maritime Cybersecurity
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri to enhance cybersecurity collaboration in maritime applications. The agreement focuses on monitoring and safeguarding onboard automation systems.
This partnership brings together KAUST's expertise as a global research institution and innovation hub with Fincantieri's industrial leadership, aiming to address cybersecurity challenges in the maritime sector through advanced technological solutions.
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