At a Glance
- Engagement type: 24x7 fleet SOC monitoring covering vessel IT and OT plus shore-side connectivity
- Platforms used: Wazuh SIEM, TheHive, n8n SOAR, Cortex, MISP, optional ICS-aware sensors
- Typical deployment: 3-4 weeks for shore-side architecture, then per-vessel agent rollout during port calls
- Engagement model: Setup + tuning + ongoing 24x7 monitoring with named India-based analysts
- Response time: instant, no delay. Architecture review same or next business day
What is a Maritime SOC?
A Maritime SOC (Security Operations Centre) is a 24x7 monitoring and response capability that watches over fleet IT and OT networks: vessel business and crew IT, bridge integrated navigation, OT systems, ship-to-shore links, port-side infrastructure and shore-side fleet management systems. Unlike enterprise SOCs, maritime SOCs must work over satellite links with intermittent connectivity and tolerate days-long offline operation while preserving local detection.
Codesecure delivers Maritime SOC using a Wazuh + TheHive + n8n + Cortex + MISP stack, with Wazuh agents on vessels that detect locally and batch alerts back to shore when satellite or port WiFi becomes available. Optional ICS / OT-aware sensors (Nozomi, Claroty, Wazuh-OT rules) cover engine and cargo OT. Named India-based analysts monitor alerts, triage incidents and coordinate with master / chief engineer / shore IT for response.
Why It Matters
Vessel cyber attacks rarely show up immediately. Ransomware, credential compromise, ECDIS spoofing, AIS spoofing and supply-chain compromise typically dwell for days or weeks before the operational impact becomes visible. Without continuous monitoring, the only signal you have is the resulting safety, environmental or commercial incident, which is too late and too expensive.
Continuous monitoring is also increasingly expected. IMO MSC.428(98) expects detection and response capabilities in vessel SMS. IACS UR E26 / E27 require evidence of detection capability for new-build vessels. TMSA 3 Element 13 references cyber monitoring. Charterers, P&I clubs and cyber insurance underwriters now ask for evidence of 24x7 monitoring in due diligence and policy quotations.
What's Included
Codesecure's Maritime SOC covers fleet-wide IT and OT monitoring with named-analyst response:
Wazuh Agents on VesselsLightweight agents tuned for satellite bandwidth, offline-tolerant local detection
Shore-Side Wazuh ManagerCentral SIEM correlating fleet telemetry, dashboards and case management
TheHive Case ManagementIncident cases with named-analyst assignment, SLAs and audit trail
n8n SOAR PlaybooksAutomated triage, IOC enrichment, containment for common incident types
MISP Threat IntelMaritime-relevant IOC feeds, sector threat actor TTPs, IOC matching
OT-Aware DetectionICS-aware rules covering Modbus, NMEA, J1939 and PLC abuse patterns
Ship-to-Shore Link MonitoringVSAT, LEO, port WiFi telemetry and anomaly detection
24x7 Named AnalystsIndia-based analysts covering follow-the-sun shifts with named accountability
Monthly Fleet ReviewPer-vessel posture, incident trends and tuning recommendations
Class-Society Audit SupportMonitoring evidence consolidated for IMO / IACS audit requirements
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Methodology
Every Maritime SOC engagement follows a 5-phase methodology aligned with IMO and IACS guidance:
1
Discovery & Scoping
Scoping call, NDA, fleet inventory, bandwidth profile, current monitoring state, class-society and charterer requirements.
2
Architecture & Shore Build
Wazuh manager + TheHive + n8n + Cortex + MISP deployed shore-side. Dashboards, RBAC, escalation paths configured.
3
Vessel Agent Rollout
Wazuh agents deployed during port calls. Detection rules tuned for shipboard environment. OT-aware sensors where applicable.
4
Tuning & Playbook Authoring
Alert tuning, false-positive reduction. SOAR playbooks for top maritime incident types. Tabletop exercises with master, ETO and shore.
5
24x7 Operations & Surveillance
Named-analyst monitoring, monthly fleet posture review, quarterly tuning, annual class-society audit evidence consolidation.
What You Get
Every Maritime SOC engagement ships with the same operational handoff:
Maritime SOC ArchitectureShore-side and vessel-side architecture documentation
Detection Coverage MatrixDetection rules mapped to MITRE ATT&CK and ATT&CK for ICS
Maritime IR RunbooksTop maritime incident types with master / ETO / shore-side action paths
Fleet Posture DashboardShore-side single-pane view of fleet cyber posture
24x7 Named AnalystsIndia-based analysts with monthly fleet review and audit-ready reporting
Quarterly Tuning ReviewATT&CK coverage validation and detection engineering
Timeline
Most maritime SOC deployments reach live monitoring within 3-4 weeks shore-side, plus per-vessel rollout. Instant response, no delay, kickoff scheduled same or next business day after scoping.
Week 1-2
Shore Architecture
Scoping, fleet inventory, shore-side Wazuh + TheHive + n8n + Cortex + MISP deployment.
Week 3-4
Vessel Rollout
Wazuh agent rollout during port calls, detection rule tuning, SOAR playbook authoring.
Week 4+
Operations
24x7 named-analyst monitoring live, monthly fleet review cycle, audit evidence cycle begins.
// Frameworks & Standards We Cover
Wazuh
TheHive
n8n SOAR
Cortex
MISP
Nozomi
Claroty
Filebeat / Auditbeat
MITRE ATT&CK for ICS
IMO MSC.428(98)
IACS UR E26 / E27
TMSA 3 Element 13
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does monitoring work over a satellite link?
Wazuh agents on vessels run local detection without shore link. When the satellite link is up (VSAT, LEO) or port WiFi is available, agents batch telemetry to the shore-side Wazuh manager. Bandwidth use is configurable per vessel to fit your VSAT plan. Even with sporadic connectivity, local detection still fires and is preserved for shore review.
Can you cover OT systems in the SOC?
Yes. OT coverage uses ICS-aware detection (Wazuh with OT rules, or purpose-built sensors like Nozomi or Claroty for high-end use cases) and passive monitoring of Modbus, NMEA, J1939 and proprietary maritime protocols. We never run aggressive scans on production OT.
What does maritime SOC actually cost?
Maritime SOC pricing depends on fleet size, vessel type, IT / OT scope and whether OT-aware sensors are deployed. We provide a fixed-fee scoped proposal within 24-48 hours of scoping. Fleet-wide engagements scale down per-vessel as architecture reuses across sister ships.
How quickly can you start?
Instant response, no delay. We respond within an hour during business hours, send a fixed-fee scoped proposal in 24-48 hours under NDA, and start architecture review same or next business day after sign-off.
Do you handle incident response on vessels?
Yes. 24x7 named analysts triage alerts, coordinate with master / chief engineer / shore IT, execute pre-approved containment playbooks (isolate host, block IOC, disable account), and escalate to incident response specialists for major incidents. Our Cyber Incident Response for Vessels service handles deep IR engagements.
Can SOC evidence satisfy IMO / IACS / TMSA audits?
Yes. Monitoring directly supports IMO MSC.428(98) detection and response expectations, IACS UR E26 / E27 requirements and TMSA 3 Element 13 cyber security expectations. Evidence pack includes detection coverage matrix, incident logs, monthly fleet posture reports.
Where is your SOC located?
India-based, with named analysts on follow-the-sun rotation. We are ISO/IEC 27001 certified and operate under DPDP Act 2023 controls for personal data handling. Many of our clients prefer the data-sovereignty and named-accountability model over offshore generic SOC services.
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