projects
Enhancing cyber-physical resilience in remote crane operations for ports
The adoption of remote-controlled crane operations in ports offers significant efficiency and safety benefits. However, this it also introduces complex cyber-physical security challenges that must be addressed to ensure safe and resilient operations.
This challenge calls for innovative solutions that employ Digital Twin technology to simulate remote crane operations, identify vulnerabilities and mitigate risks such as insider threats, unauthorised access, and other security concerns
The challenge: Securing remote crane operations
Remote crane operations rely heavily on networked control systems, making them susceptible to cyber threats such as unauthorised access, data breaches, and malware attacks. A successful cyberattack could disrupt operations, cause equipment damage, or compromise safety protocols.
Additionally, physical security remains a critical concern. Unauthorised access to crane control systems could lead to sabotage or malicious activities. To address these risks, robust access controls, surveillance, and regular security audits are essential.
Leveraging Digital Twin technology
Digital Twin technology can play a key role in mitigating these security risks. By creating a virtual replica of the crane system, operators can:
- Monitor real-time performance,
- Predict potential failures,
- Simulate various scenarios to identify vulnerabilities,
- Test and de-risk cyber-physical intrusions in a sandboxed environment.
Who we need
- Technologists and Domain Specialists: Share your expertise to define future workforce capabilities in cybersecurity and operational modelling.
- Educators: Help outline the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed for emerging roles in this sector.
- Enterprises: Contribute insights on the practical skills required to adopt these technologies effectively.
How to participate
Join us in shaping the future of cyber-physical resilience in port operations - register to attend one of our upcoming workshops and share your insights.
Workshop schedule
| Workshop Date | Workshop Title | Attendees |
| 24/02/2025 | Identify Workshop | Lead Technologist, Lead Employer, Lead Educator & Convener |
| 04/03/2025 | All Hands Onboarding Briefing | All Participants (Leads, Technologists, Employers, Educators & Convener) |
| 10/03/2025 | Initial Cycle Data Capture and Review Workshop 1A | Lead Technologist, all Technologists & Convener |
| 17/03/2025 | Define Organisational Capabilities Workshop 1B | Lead Technologist, all Technologists & Convener |
| 31/03/2025 | Consolidating Value Chain Capabilities Workshop 1C | Lead Technologist, all Technologists & Convener |
| 07/04/2025 | Define Required Workforce Proficiencies Workshop 2A | Lead Employer, all Employers & Convener |
| 17/04/2025 | Define Prototype Future Occupational Profiles Workshop 2B | Lead Employer, all Employers & Convener |
| 30/04/2025 | Define KSBs required to equip the future workforce Workshop 3A | Lead Educator, all Educators & Convener |
| 01/05/2025 | Review KSBs required to equip the future workforce Workshop 3B | Lead Educator, all Educators & Convener |
| 21/05/2025 | Preliminary Insight Briefing 4A | All Participants (Leads, Technologists, Employers, Educators & Convener) |
| 26/05/2025 | Insight Handover for Dissemination | Head of Marketing (WFH), Lead Technologist, Lead Employer , Lead Educator & Convener, Lead Technologist, Lead Employer , Lead Educator & Convener |
