VIRSEC, a maritime training provider, launched its new course, Cyber Security Awareness for Superyacht Crew & Staff. The course is developed by industry experts and is designed to provide an overview of existing cyber threats, risk management, and cyber security compliance associated with superyachts. The course aims to equip crew with a better understanding of security breaches, cyberattacks, and data theft — particularly those related to social media hacking and identity theft. MarineMax reported that it experienced, “‘a cybersecurity incident,’ as defined in applicable Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules,” to the SEC earlier this year, highlighting the possibility of cybersecurity threats within the industry. The course is designed for crew and those who use vulnerable applications on board and personal devices like smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops.