[By: Marlink]
Marlink, the leading managed services provider of business-critical ICT solutions has acquired 100% of Port-IT, a leader in cyber security solutions tailored for the maritime industry.
Port-IT brings the unique combination of a state-of-the-art cyber security solutions portfolio together with a long-standing experience in the maritime industry. The acquisition of Port-IT follows and complements effectively the cyber security professional and managed services capabilities of Diverto that also recently joined the Marlink Group.
Strategically located in Rhoon, the Netherlands, Port-IT enjoys easy access to the major ports of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Antwerp. The company offers 24/7 support to its customer base of 7,000 vessels from its Security Operations Centres (SOCs) in Rhoon and Bangkok.
Marlink Group, now including Port-IT and Diverto, will hereby deepen its partnership with the maritime industry that is focussing more strongly on cyber security as threats continue to grow and governance moves from voluntary and industry systems towards mandatory global and regional rules.
Marlink Group will create a dedicated cyber security unit, by combining the capabilities of Port-IT, Diverto and its own cyber security activities, that will comprise 130…