South Korean maritime cybersecurity specialist CYTUR has obtained Approval in Principle (AiP) from Lloyd’s Register for the digital twin readiness of its vessel cybersecurity platform.
The approval covers CYTUR-MG (CYTUR Maritime Guard), the company’s integrated cyber resilience management system designed for both commercial and naval vessels.
The milestone comes as new International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) regulations, UR E26 and E27, come into force. These rules require ships to maintain real-time monitoring of onboard digital systems, asset inventories and network topologies, while continuously detecting cyber threats across vessel operations.
CYTUR said its digital twin-based platform automates much of this workload, reducing the need for dedicated onboard cyber specialists, particularly in environments where connectivity may be unreliable or intermittent.
The system integrates real-time asset management, AI-driven threat detection, and maritime-specific protections, including GPS spoofing detection, within a single unified platform.
“This CYTUR-MG AiP is an important milestone demonstrating that maritime cybersecurity is evolving beyond mere regulatory compliance into operational technology,” said Jo Yong-hyun, CEO of CYTUR.
The company added that digital twin technology can also help shipowners and shipyards reduce certification preparation time and lower operational costs associated with cyber compliance requirements.
