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# 5 Cyber Security KPIs Superyachts Should Measure and How to Track Them

![Matt](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/618f3d942fdcc567e50ece243104b38b)

 Matt

May 8, 2025

Cyber risk management is about building awareness, setting baselines, and embedding good habits.

Here are 5 KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) every superyacht should monitor, based on industry best practice from the IMO, BIMCO, and NIST cyber security publications and frameworks:

### **1. Crew Cyber Awareness Completion Rate**

- ***What it measures:*** Percentage of crew who’ve completed cyber awareness training.
- ***Why it matters:*** Human error remains the #1 cause of successful cyber incidents.
- ***How to measure:*** Use a simple tracker or learning management system to log completed annual cyber training and refresher sessions.
- ***Example Goal:*** 100% of the crew trained within the first 3 months on board.

### **2. Patch and Update Timeliness**

- ***What it measures:*** Time taken to install critical security updates for onboard IT and OT systems.
- ***Why it matters:*** Delayed updates are a key vulnerability, many cyber attacks exploit outdated software.
- ***How to measure:*** Maintain a log of update notices vs. actual install dates, including firmware and operating systems.
- ***Example Goal:*** 100% of critical patches installed within 14 days.

### **3. Network Segmentation Effectiveness**

- ***What it measures:*** Onboard VLAN networks are correctly separated to prevent lateral movement during an attack.
- ***Why it matters:*** Poorly segmented networks allow attackers to move from low-security areas (like guest or crew Wi-Fi) into critical systems (such as navigation or engine systems).
- ***How to measure:*** Include network segmentation as part of the cyber risk assessment and test it during routine drills. (Preferably tested and verified by a specialist third-party).
- ***Example Goal:*** Demonstrate network segmentation in place and reassess quarterly. 

### **4. Incident Response Drill Frequency and Readiness**

- ***What it measures:*** Number and quality of cyber incident response drills conducted.
- ***Why it matters:*** Even a basic plan, well-practised, reduces chaos and downtime during actual events.
- ***How to measure:*** Record drills, evaluate crew participation and speed of response, and update response plans based on lessons learned.
- ***Example Goal:*** Minimum one drill per year, ideally one per half-year or quarter.

### **5. Third-Party Access and Risk Review Completion**

- ***What it measures:*** Review of who has remote access to the yacht (e.g., suppliers, support engineers) and whether access is secure and necessary.
- ***Why it matters:*** Many attacks enter through trusted third parties.
- ***How to measure:*** Maintain a list of all vendors with access and review it quarterly; ensure MFA (multi-factor authentication) and access controls are enforced.
- ***Example Goal:*** 100% of remote access audited and compliant with agreed controls.

These KPIs aren’t just for ticking boxes; they help create a culture where cyber safety is part of standard operations, just like fire drills or engine checks.

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