The introduction of IACS Unified Requirement UR E26 represents one of the biggest changes to maritime cybersecurity in recent years. Applicable to newbuild vessels contracted on or after 1 July 2024, it sets out clear expectations for how shipowners and operators should manage cyber risk onboard.
While the requirement is now in force, many organisations are still working out what it means in practice. Beyond understanding the regulation itself, the challenge is translating compliance into day-to-day operational processes that genuinely improve cyber resilience.
Our latest white paper, IACS UR E26 Demystified, has been written to help.
Rather than focusing solely on the wording of the requirement, it explains how to apply the principles onboard using a practical framework aligned to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. You’ll find guidance covering each of the five core areas:
- Identify
- Protect
- Detect
- Respond
- Recover
The guide also includes practical recommendations, common implementation mistakes, and a printable compliance checklist that can be used to benchmark your current approach.
Whether you’re preparing newbuild vessels for class requirements or strengthening cyber resilience across an existing fleet, this white paper provides practical guidance that can help move your organisation beyond compliance and towards a more resilient security posture.
Download the white paper
If you’re responsible for maritime IT, cybersecurity or fleet operations, download your free copy of IACS UR E26 Demystified: A Practical Guide to Maritime Cybersecurity and discover how to build a practical, structured approach to cyber resilience at sea.