Keynote
Prof. Osiris A. Valdez Banda
Aalto University, Finland
Professor of Marine and Arctic Technology
Talk Title
"Engineering Trust at Sea: Cyber Risk Management in the Future Maritime Ecosystem"
Abstract
The maritime sector is undergoing a rapid digital transformation driven by autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, satellite connectivity, and increasingly interconnected ship and shore infrastructures. While these technologies improve efficiency, sustainability, and safety, they also introduce new cyber vulnerabilities that challenge trust and resilience at sea. As vessels evolve into highly networked cyber-physical systems, cyber risk management must move beyond technical compliance and become an integral part of maritime engineering, governance, and operational decision-making.
This keynote discusses how trust can be engineered within the future maritime ecosystem through proactive and adaptive cybersecurity/safety strategies. It highlights emerging risks related to autonomous navigation, operational technology, and data-driven maritime services, while emphasizing the importance of establishing resilient frameworks, safe and secure-by-design principles, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Ultimately, the presentation argues that the sustainability and competitiveness of maritime transport will depend on the industry's ability to build safe and secure, transparent, and trustworthy digital ecosystems for increasingly complex operational environments embedded in the future maritime ecosystem.
Speaker Biography
Osiris Valdez Banda is Professor of Marine and Arctic Technology at Aalto University and leads the Research Team on Safe and Efficient Marine and Ship Systems. His research focuses on maritime risk analysis, safety systems engineering, and resilience in smart shipping and winter navigation operations. He develops advanced methods, processes, and decision-support tools for analyzing and managing the safety, reliability, and resilience of ship and marine systems in increasingly digitalized and autonomous maritime environments.
His work has contributed significantly to the development of risk analysis and management models for maritime traffic in the Northern Baltic Sea, particularly in critical waterways and fairways. His research addresses the safety implications of emerging smart shipping services, including remote pilotage and autonomous maritime technologies, with the aim of supporting safer, more efficient, and resilient maritime traffic operations in complex operating conditions.