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bbc sports football Jimmy Carter: America’s Greatest Environmental PresidentHOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans didn’t need to see what Baltimore’s Derrick Henry is doing this season to be reminded of just how dangerous he can be. He ran all over the Texans for years while playing in the AFC South for the Tennessee Titans. Henry and the Ravens (10-5) visit AFC South champion Houston (9-6) on Wednesday, looking for a win to keep their AFC North title chances alive. Baltimore has clinched a playoff berth for a third straight season but needs wins in its last two games and one loss by the Steelers to capture the division. Henry, who ranks second in the NFL with 1,636 yards rushing, has had some of his greatest success against the Texans. Four of the 30-year-old’s six career 200-yard rushing games have been against Houston, including a career-high 250 in the season finale in the 2020 season to surpass 2,000 yards. “You talk about fast, explosive, physical — he’s looking probably the best he’s looked in his career,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. “He’s found that fountain of youth ... he’s a great player. It’s fun to see guys rebound and bounce back the way that he’s done this year.” Dealing with Henry along with all the challenges that quarterback Lamar Jackson presents makes the top-ranked Ravens one of Houston’s more difficult matchups. “You talk about MVP, (Jackson’s) definitely the MVP in my mind just for what he’s doing not only in the run game but also throwing the football,” Ryans said. “The accuracy, the decision-making, like, he’s playing unbelievable ball right now, so it’s going to be a really tough challenge for us this week.” Another challenge for the Texans is moving on after Tank Dell sustained a season-ending knee injury in Saturday’s loss to Kansas City. His injury is another blow to a receiving group that already was without star Stefon Diggs, who tore his ACL in Week 8. “The position we’re in, it’s not a lot of times where you can sulk in your feelings for very long,” quarterback C.J. Stroud said. “You’ve got to just keep rolling. I think that’s a testament to just life in general. Everybody has stuff on their plate. Everybody is going through something. And just because we’re in this position, doesn’t mean you get to feel sorry for yourself.” Houston will rely on Stroud to keep the passing game rolling despite the loss of Dell, who ranks second on the team with 667 yards receiving. Baltimore coach John Harbaugh has been impressed with Stroud’s growth in Year 2 and knows that dealing with him will be difficult for his team, which ranks 31st in the NFL by allowing 254.9 yards passing a game. “He’s just a supertalented guy... he’s surrounded with some good weapons, and he gets the ball out quick,” Harbaugh said. “He handles pressure well, he can move, he’s athletic, scrambles and makes plays.” Jackson is a big fan of Beyoncé, though he didn’t know the title of his favorite song of hers, saying it was “To the left,” which is just the first lines of her hit “Irreplaceable.” And he doesn’t think playing in Wednesday’s game should stop him from seeing her halftime show on Christmas . “I’m going to go out there and watch,” he said. “First time seeing Beyoncé perform, and it’s at our game — that’s dope. I’m going to go out and watch. Sorry Harbaugh, sorry fellas." He later clarified that he was kidding about sneaking out at halftime to get a glimpse of Queen Bey. “I was just thinking about just seeing Beyoncé for the first time,” he said. “Not saying it like that; no disrespect, because I know how people can take things. Next question.” Houston receiver John Metchie could have a chance for a big game with Dell out. Metchie is playing in his second NFL season after missing his entire rookie year while undergoing cancer treatment. He has just 182 yards receiving this season, with his best game coming against Detroit, when he had a career-high 72 yards receiving and his only NFL TD. Stroud is looking for Metchie and fellow reserve Xavier Hutchinson to help make up for Dell’s absence against the Ravens. “Those guys have another opportunity to show who they are and I know that they can do it,” Stroud said. “I see them in practice do it every week. So, I’m excited for them and it’s a good opportunity for them to step up.” Jackson is up to 6,023 yards rushing for his career. The NFL record for a quarterback is 6,109 by Michael Vick, so Jackson could break it with a big game on Wednesday. Jackson also leads the NFL in passer rating and is in the conversation for his third MVP. Although it sounds like that’s a discussion he’d rather not get involved in. “No other choice but to hear it,” Jackson said. “They (are) tagging me in it. You don’t (have) to tag me. You can talk about it all you want, but you want to tag me to get like clickbait because you know sometimes I (will) say something back like, ‘That was stupid.’ It is what it is. I don’t care, though. I really don’t care about the talk.” AP Sports Writer Noah Trister in Owings Mills, Maryland, contributed to this report. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

Bethlehem marks a second subdued Christmas during the war in Gaza BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Bethlehem is marking another somber Christmas Eve under the shadow of war in Gaza. Manger Square lacked its usual festive lights and crowds of tourists on Tuesday. Instead, the area outside the Nativity Church was quiet. The church was built atop the spot where Jesus is believed to have been born. The war, the violence in the occupied West Bank it has spurred and the lack of festivities has deeply hurt Bethlehem's economy. The town relies heavily on Christmas tourism. The economy in the West Bank was already reeling because of restrictions placed on laborers preventing them from entering Israel during the war. Middle East latest: Bethlehem marks a somber Christmas Eve amid war in Gaza TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Palestinian city of Bethlehem is preparing for another somber Christmas under the shadow of war in Gaza. Most festivities cancelled and crowds of tourists absent in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Winter is hitting the Gaza Strip and many of the nearly 2 million Palestinians displaced by the devastating 15-month war with Israel are struggling to protect themselves from the wind, cold and rain. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, Israel’s bombardment and ground invasion has killed over 45,000 Palestinians, more than half of them women and children. The Health Ministry does not distinguish between fighters and civilians in its count. Heavy travel day off to a rough start after American Airlines briefly grounds all flights WASHINGTON (AP) — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical issue just as the Christmas travel season kicks into overdrive and winter weather is threatening more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. American flights were cleared to fly by federal regulators about one hour after a national ground stop order was issued by federal regulators Tuesday. The American groundings couldn’t come at a worse time for the millions of travelers expected to fly over the next 10 days. The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen 40 million passengers over the holidays and through January 2. Major storm pounds California's central coast, blamed for man's death and partially collapsing pier SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — A major storm has pounded California’s central coast bringing flooding and high surf that was blamed for fatally trapping a man beneath debris on a beach and later partially collapsing a pier, tossing three people into the Pacific Ocean. The storm was expected to bring hurricane-force winds and waves up to 60 feet Monday as it gained strength from California to the Pacific Northwest. Some California cities have ordered beachfront homes and hotels to evacuate early Monday afternoon. Forecasters have warned that storm swells would continue to increase throughout the day. Caitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year following her impact on women's sports Caitlin Clark has been named the AP Female Athlete of the Year after raising the profile of women’s basketball to unprecedented levels in both college and the WNBA. She led Iowa to the national championship game, was the top pick in the WNBA draft and captured rookie of the year honors in the league. Fans packed sold-out arenas and millions of television viewers followed her journey on and off the court. Clark's exploits also put other women's sports leagues in the spotlight. A group of 74 sports journalists from AP and its members voted on the award. Other athletes who received votes included Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and boxer Imane Khelif. Clark’s only the fourth women’s basketball player to win the award since it was first given in 1931. 20 years after the Indian Ocean tsunami, a boy found in the mud embraces being known as 'Baby 81' KURUKKAL MADAM, Sri Lanka (AP) — The boy once known as “Baby 81,” who was pulled from the mud as an infant after the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 and reunited with his parents following an emotional court battle, is now a 20-year-old dreaming of higher education. Jayarasa Abilash’s story symbolizes that of the many families torn apart by one of the worst natural calamities in modern history, but it also offers hope. He grew up being followed by the nickname “Baby 81” and feeling embarrassed until he learned more about the events that tore him from his family and brought him back. He has lost his fear. A blast at a Turkish ammunition factory kills 11 people ISTANBUL (AP) — An explosion at an ammunition factory in northwest Turkey left 11 dead and five injured Tuesday morning. The state-run Anadolu Agency says the blast occurred in Balikesir province, in a rural area away from population centers. The provincial governor says one building collapsed and others were damaged, The governor says the explosion was due to a technical issue and there was no possibility of sabotage. An investigation has begun. France has a new government, again. Politics and crushing debt complicate next steps PARIS (AP) — France’s president and prime minister have managed to form a new government just in time for the holidays. Now comes the hard part. Crushing debt, pressure from the nationalist far right, wars in Europe and the Mideast. The hallenges abound for President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Francois Bayrou. They already had a tumultuous 2024. The most urgent order of business is passing a 2025 budget. Financial markets, ratings agencies and the European Commission are pushing France to bring down its deficit. It is threatening the stability and prosperity of all countries that share the euro currency. Inside the Gaetz ethics report, a trove of new details alleging payments for sex and drug use WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee’s long-awaited report into Rep. Matt Gaetz documents a trove of salacious allegations of misconduct, including sex with an underage girl, that tanked the Florida Republican’s nomination to lead the Justice Department. Citing text messages, travel receipts, online payments and other evidence, the committee painted a picture of a lifestyle in which Gaetz and others connected with younger women for drug-fueled parties, events or trips, with the expectation the women would be paid for their participation. Gaetz, who had filed a last-minute lawsuit to try to block the report’s release Monday, slammed the committee’s findings. Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing and has insisted he never had sex with a minor. Legendary Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies at age 90 NEW DELHI (AP) — Shyam Benegal, a renowned Indian filmmaker known for pioneering a cinema movement that tackled social issues in the 1970s, has died after chronic kidney disease. He was 90. His contribution to cinema was recognized as a director, editor and screenwriter. He came into the limelight with films that challenged mainstream Bollywood by dealing with the social realities of a poor nation. He also was a mentor to top Indian actors. India's prime minister says he is “deeply saddened” by Benegal's death.

Mr Carter, a former peanut farmer, served one term in the White House between 1977 and 1981, taking over in the wake of the Watergate scandal and the end of the Vietnam War. After his defeat by Ronald Reagan, he spent his post-presidency years as a global humanitarian, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. His death on Sunday was announced by his family and came more than a year after he decided to enter hospice care. He was the longest-lived US president. His son, Chip Carter, said: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights and unselfish love. “My brothers, sister and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. “The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honouring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.” World leaders have paid tribute to Mr Carter, including US President Joe Biden, who was one of the first politicians to endorse Mr Carter for president in 1976 and said the world had “lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian”. He said: “Over six decades, we had the honour of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well. “With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us. “He saved, lifted, and changed the lives of people all across the globe.” Irish President Michael D Higgins said Mr Carter was “a principled man who dedicated his life to seeking to advance the cause of peace across the world”. He added: “On behalf of the people of Ireland, may I express my sympathies to President Carter’s children and extended family, to President Joe Biden, to the people of the United States, and to his wide circle of colleagues and friends across the globe.” Mr Carter is expected to receive a state funeral featuring public observances in Atlanta and Washington DC before being buried in his home town of Plains, Georgia. A moderate democrat born in Plains in October 1924, Mr Carter’s political career took him from the Georgia state senate to the state governorship and finally, the White House, where he took office as the 39th president. His presidency saw economic disruption amid volatile oil prices, along with social tensions at home and challenges abroad including the Iranian revolution that sparked a 444-day hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran. But he also brokered the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, which led to a peace treaty between the two countries in 1979. After his defeat in the 1980 presidential election, he worked for more than four decades leading the Carter Centre, which he and his late wife Rosalynn co-founded in 1982 to “wage peace, fight disease, and build hope”. Under his leadership, the Carter Center managed to virtually eliminate Guinea Worm disease, which has gone from affecting 3.5 million people in Africa and Asia in 1986 to just 14 in 2023. Mrs Carter, who died last year aged 96, had played a more active role in her husband’s presidency than previous first ladies, with Mr Carter saying she had been “my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished”. Earlier this year, on his 100th birthday, Mr Carter received a private congratulatory message from the King, expressing admiration for his life of public service.10 Easy Tech Gift Ideas for the Holidays from AT&T

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Report: Kentucky QB Brock Vandagriff retires from footballThe NFC’s No. 1 seed will come down to the final week when the Detroit Lions host the Minnesota Vikings. The winner takes the NFC North and gets a first-round playoff bye and home-field advantage until the Super Bowl. The loser becomes the No. 5 seed and must play on the road in the wild-card round. The Vikings (14-2) held on for a 27-25 victory over the Green Bay Packers to set up the high-stakes showdown in Week 18. The Lions (13-2) visit the San Francisco 49ers (6-9) on Monday night in a rematch of the NFC title game. Win, lose or tie, they have to beat the Vikings again. Detroit beat Minnesota 31-29 in Week 7. The Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East and locked up the No. 2 seed with a 41-7 rout of the Dallas Cowboys. However, coach Nick Sirianni has a tough decision to make this week. Saquon Barkley is 101 yards away from breaking Eric Dickerson’s single-season record for yards rushing in a season. Sirianni has to decide whether to rest Barkley and most of his starters to prepare for the playoffs or let his star try for the 40-year-old record. The Los Angeles Rams (10-6) were on the verge of clinching the NFC West. They would lock it up Sunday night if the Commanders beat the Falcons. The outcome of the Atlanta-Washington game has a major impact on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7). If the Falcons win, they’d remain first in the NFC South and would win the division with a victory against Carolina next week. If the Falcons lose, the Buccaneers would take over first place and would secure the division with a victory over New Orleans next week. The Commanders would secure a wild-card spot with a win against Atlanta. If they lose, Seattle stays mathematically alive for a wild card and the Buccaneers could also find a path to the playoffs as a wild-card team. Three teams in the AFC have already secured their seeds. The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs (15-1) won the AFC West weeks ago and clinched the No. 1 seed. The AFC East champion Buffalo Bills (13-3) are the No. 2 seed. The AFC South champion Houston Texans (9-7) are the No. 4 seed. The Baltimore Ravens (11-5) would win the AFC North and get the No. 3 seed with a win or tie against Cleveland next weekend or a loss or tie by Pittsburgh, which hosts Cincinnati. If they don’t win the division, the Steelers have already clinched a wild-card berth. The Los Angeles Chargers (10-6) also secured a wild-card spot. They’ll be no lower than the sixth seed. The final AFC playoff spot comes down to the Broncos (9-7), Dolphins (8-8) or Bengals (8-8). Denver clinches with a win or tie against the Chiefs. The Dolphins need the Broncos to lose and they must beat the Jets on the road to get in. The Bengals must win and the Broncos and Dolphins have to lose for them to get in. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL

Made In Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo continues to pack on the PDA with new millionaire fiancé James Watt as she shares festive photos Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By RUTH FRANCIS FOR MAILONLINE Published: 22:20, 29 December 2024 | Updated: 22:20, 29 December 2024 e-mail View comments She recently got engaged during an idyllic Greek getaway after 18 months of dating. And on Sunday, Georgia Toffolo, 30, took to social media to share some adorable Christmas snaps of her and fiancé James Watt. The former Made In Chelsea star posed with her husband-to-be in the car wrapped up in wooly winter jumpers on their way to stay with family. In another photo, Georgia wowed in a black long sleeved dress that boasted a stylish white collar. Resting her head lovingly on her partner's shoulder, she smiled to the camera, whilst James - the BrewDog founder, 42 - beamed in a pair of sunglasses and a festive headband. Another image from the same day, saw the couple radiate happiness with their arms around each other, as they enjoyed a lavish dinner. Georgia Toffolo took to social media to share some adorable Christmas snaps of her and fiancé James Watt In one photo Georgia wowed in a black long sleeved dress that boasted a stylish white collar as she rested her head lovingly on her partner's shoulder, who beamed in a pair of sunglasses and a festive headband Georgia, who found fame on Made In Chelsea, also shared snaps of the family in matching pyjamas for the festive photos stood on top of a hill. The sweet post saw Georgia with her arm outstretched, wearing a pair of reindeer antlers, whilst James wrapped up in a hat and jumper, had a youngster sat on his shoulders. In another photo Georgia flashed her huge sparkler as she posed in a black fluffy hat. With the huge diamond on show, the reality star pouted for the camera and let her blonde locks fall loosely down her shoulders. Alongside the collection, Georgia penned how she was making the most of being her last Christmas before the pair wed next year. She wrote: 'Soaking up my first Christmas being engaged and my last before we get married. 'Happily my family were with us up in Scotland - true to form we have done far too much and are all zonked and exhausted. So worth it though. 'Anyone else battled feeling under the weather this year? Desperate to get in bed with my book and not move!' Another image from the same day, saw the couple radiate happiness with their arms around each other, as they enjoyed a lavish dinner The pair who got engaged during an idyllic Greek getaway in October after 18 months of dating looked happier than ever as they celebrated over the festive season Georgia, who found fame on Made In Chelsea, also shared snaps of the family in matching pyjamasas they stood on top of a hill Alongside the collection, Georgia penned how she was making the most of being her last Christmas before the pair wed next year In another photo Georgia flashed her huge sparkler as she posed in a black fluffy hat and let her blonde locks fall loosely down her shoulders For another image, the blonde bombshell wore a white fluffy coat over her dress and added a touch of glamour with a diamond necklace fans couldn't help but notice the huge engagement ring in one of her photos and congratulated the happy couple for their good news Fans flocked to her comment section to wish the happy couple their best writing: 'Have a great break. Your ring is fabulous xx' Read More Georgia Toffolo, 30, reunites with I'm A Celeb bestie Stanley Johnson, 84, at Christmas party 'You look like you had a fabulous Christmas, your ring is beautiful. All the best for 2025 to you and James x' ... 'Just mega ❤️' .... Gorgeous ❤️xx' It comes after Georgia and James celebrated their engagement in style as they enjoyed a festive-themed bash. The BrewDog founder, 42, popped the question to the former Made In Chelsea star , 30, in October during an idyllic Greek getaway for her birthday. And just days before Christmas , the happy couple gathered at one of James' BrewDog branches in Aberdeen with their friends and family to mark their upcoming nuptials. The pair pulled out all the stops for party, capturing special moments with a 360 photo booth while also posing up a storm on a sleigh. Dressed to impress for the occasion, Georgia looked sensational in a black lace mini dress which she teamed with semi-sheer black tights and black boots . The star added a pair of bauble-clad antlers as she posed beside her husband-to-be, who looked smart in a white shirt and jeans. It comes after the pair celebrated their engagement in style as they enjoyed a festive-themed bash just before Christmas The BrewDog founder, 42, popped the question to the former Made In Chelsea star , 30, in October during an idyllic Greek getaway for her birthday Georgia lovingly danced with James while their nearest and dearest watched on. Before the pair posed for a number of snaps alongside their friends and family, including an adorable photo with James' granny donning a sparkly glitter ball helmet. Captioning her post, Georgia penned: 'Last night we hosted our Christmas / engagement party. I danced for hours and it was so special for us to have our people in one place. 'This is the second year we hosted this together and now I’m worried about what to do next year to top it! Highlight was James’ Granny on the 360 camera wearing a glitter ball helmet'. James - who is reportedly worth an estimated £262 million - proposed at the end of October, on the week she celebrated her 30th birthday in the Greek islands. At the time, a source told MailOnline: 'He asked her to marry him yesterday in front of both of their families in Greece . 'After the proposal they went to a big party at the Peligoni club and ended up dancing on tables to ABBA , celebrating with all the other guests.' Georgia, who found fame as a regular cast-member on E4 show Made In Chelsea , has been dating the millionaire BrewDog co-founder since last summer and the pair now live together in London. James proposed at the end of October, on the week she celebrated her 30th birthday in the Greek islands And just days before Christmas , the happy couple gathered at one of James' BrewDog branches in Aberdeen with their friends and family to mark their upcoming nuptials The pair pulled out all the stops for party, capturing special moments with a 360 photo booth while also posing up a storm on a sleigh Dressed to impress for the occasion, Georgia looked sensational in a black lace mini dress which she teamed with semi-sheer black tights and black boots Georgia radiated happiness as she lovingly danced with James while their loved ones watched on Georgia and James' loved ones partied the night away at the festive engagement bash The former I'm A Celebrity star rocked a pair of bauble-clad antlers for the party The pair posed for a number of snaps alongside their friends and family, including an adorable photo with James' granny donning a sparkly glitter ball helmet Captioning her post, Georgia penned: 'Last night we hosted our Christmas / engagement party. I danced for hours and it was so special for us to have our people in one place Announcing the news while showing off her enormous diamond engagement ring, the blonde beauty told her Instagram followers: 'James just asked me to marry him. 'It really was the best moment of my life so far. I never knew I could feel happiness like this. The easiest, quickest yes to being your wife. 'Our love story is my favourite. How we managed to find each other out of billions of people out there will always be my greatest blessing. 'I love you forever and the magical life we’re building.' James proposed with and exquisite eight carat triple-diamond studded band estimated to be worth £200,000. 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DELAND, Fla. (AP) — Jayden Brewer had 20 points in Florida International's 81-72 victory against Stetson on Saturday night. Brewer had five rebounds for the Panthers (4-6). Asim Jones scored 12 points while shooting 2 of 5 from the field and 8 for 10 from the line. Vianney Salatchoum shot 5 of 8 from the field and 1 for 3 from the line to finish with 11 points, while adding six rebounds. Jordan Wood led the Hatters (1-9) in scoring, finishing with 25 points and three blocks. Josh Massey added 13 points and six rebounds for Stetson. Mehki had 13 points and two steals. The loss is the ninth straight for the Hatters. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .The digitalization of the maritime industry is in full flow. Shipowners, ports, cargo owners and many other stakeholders throughout the value chain are increasingly utilizing connected digital technologies to make shipping greener, safer and more efficient. However, DNV’s new Maritime Cyber Priority report highlights that this also introduces new cybersecurity risks, which need to be managed to enable decarbonization, improve efficiency of operation and protect human life and the environment. Building on insights from the first edition of this report in 2023, DNV’s new global report, Maritime Cyber Priority 2024/25: Managing cyber risk to enable innovation, explores changing attitudes and approaches to cyber security in the maritime sector. The research is largely based on a survey of almost 500 maritime professionals, with even deeper insights harvested through in-depth interviews with experts from Wärtsilä, Seatrium and DNV. The survey included a wide range of cybersecurity expertise, from cybersecurity professionals to shipbuilders, offshore operators and transport specialists. Survey respondents are based in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas. The survey highlighted several key issues in maritime cybersecurity. Notably, cyber-attacks are rising rapidly. About 31% of maritime professionals reported at least one cyber-attack in the 12 months leading up to October 2024, up from 17% over the previous five years. This increasing cyber threat is causing concern at the highest levels of the maritime industry. Seven in ten (71%) of those surveyed believe their organizations’ industrial assets are more vulnerable to cyber-attacks than ever before, while the same proportion (71%) say the leaders of their organizations consider cybersecurity to be the greatest risk their business faces. This heightened awareness has led to increased levels of preparedness and investment in cybersecurity has grown significantly over the past year. Almost three quarters of maritime professionals (73%) report that their organization is increasing cybersecurity spending compared to last year. The increasing digitalization of the maritime industry is unlocking a range of new opportunities, helping to drive decarbonization efforts. Survey respondents point to advanced data analytics, the internet of things, AI and machine learning, high-bandwidth satellite communications and autonomous operations as presenting the greatest opportunities for their businesses in the coming years. However, this is also creating more opportunities for cyber criminals. While increased digitalization and connectivity makes shipping companies more vulnerable to cyber-attacks, this is unlikely to be a reason for them to slow down. In fact, the majority (61%) of maritime professionals believe the industry should accept increased cyber risk from digitalization if it enables innovation and new technologies, a figure that is notably higher than other critical infrastructure industries like energy and healthcare. This figure was even higher (64%) for maritime executives. As digital innovation continues, the need for strong cybersecurity grows. Experts recommend involving cybersecurity professionals early in newbuild projects to safely integrate new technology. However, this practice is not yet widespread, causing issues at a later stage. “The failure to incorporate cybersecurity into the early stage of new projects and initiatives leaves the industry scrambling to address the problem later on,” warns Svante Einarsson, Head of Maritime Cybersecurity at DNV Cyber. “Retrofitting security measures is also more time-consuming and costly than embracing security by design.” One of the key recommendations of the report is for maritime companies to see cybersecurity as an enabler of innovation, instead of an obstruction, providing a framework of security when stepping into the digital future. There are clear signs that awareness around cybersecurity is on the rise, and this is largely being matched by increased investment. However, success is not guaranteed. The widespread failure to integrate cybersecurity into processes shows that the industry’s confidence in managing risk might be overestimated. While many organizations might feel like an increased allocation of resources makes them more prepared, the complexity of the risk, and the sophistication of adversaries, complicates the picture significantly. Many organizations may not even be at the initial, “detection” stage of readiness when it comes to recovering from a cyber incident. “Our experience is that maritime organizations are not as ready to detect or handle a cyber incident within the OT domain as they might think,” says Einarsson. This is backed up by some worrying findings from the survey. While more than eight in 10 (85%) say their organization has a good cybersecurity posture, 76% say that the cybersecurity training that their organization provides is not advanced enough to protect against sophisticated threats. As highlighted in the report, all maritime companies can attain a greater cybersecurity posture by building cybersecurity resilience into their company culture. Many in the industry see cyber incidents as a problem for their cybersecurity team to resolve, but this underestimates the seriousness of the threat, particularly considering the safety implications of infrastructure that is disabled or malfunctioning. This also excludes professionals who could make a significant contribution to overall resilience. Critical professionals such as ships’ masters and chief engineers, as well as the broader crew, are invaluable to cyber defence. However, they need training and support to fully utilize their skills and experience. Creating a more vigilant cybersecurity posture requires training which is sophisticated and in line with the latest threat levels. Even if this is achieved, this is not a challenge that remains “fixed”. “Cybersecurity is turning into an arms race as adversaries improve their capabilities when they encounter an obstruction,” says Einarsson. “This means that the sophistication of their methods might outstrip their targets’ ability to respond.” Aside from ensuring that training stays ahead of the curve, this also means that companies need to ensure that their cyber technology stays ahead of adversaries. Bad actors are already using tools like AI to their benefit, so maritime companies should also be investigating how they can utilize this to create stronger cybersecurity defences. In addition to advocating enhanced training and culture, an acceleration of technological capability, and the importance of reimagining cybersecurity as an enabler of innovation, DNV’s Cyber Priority report list some other key recommendations to the shipping industry for a stronger cybersecurity posture. Top of the list is boosting collaboration and transparency across the supply chain. Only 53% of those surveyed are confident their organization can demonstrate full visibility of their supply chain. “We strongly recommend all stakeholders to demand more insights and visibility from suppliers,” says Einarsson. “This will be supported by IACS UR E27 for safety critical systems onboard newbuilds. However, for other systems, and for ships in operation this needs to come as a demand from shipowners and ship managers as part of their cyber risk management.” Sharing best cyber practices throughout the maritime industry The report also highlights the need to exchange information and best practices throughout the industry, including sharing details of critical incidents, attacks, and near misses. “Sharing knowledge and skills will help to address the knowledge gaps that so many organizations say obstruct compliance and their overall readiness,” says Einarsson. Finally, while maritime companies are encouraged to keep up with regulations, they should not equate this with protection from cyber-attacks. “Stakeholders should be seeking to go even further than compliance. In doing so, they will strengthen the resilience of their business and build trust among their partners,” says Einarsson. The cyber threat is unlikely to ease off any time soon. According to the report, 37% of maritime professionals expect to face more cyber-attacks in the next 12 months compared to the last 12 months. Understanding this risk, and embracing the means of containing it, will help shipping companies to maintain their course of digital innovation, providing the framework for the future success of the maritime industry. Source: DNV,NEW YORK and AMSTERDAM , Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices ("S&P DJI"), the world's leading index provider, today announced the results of the annual Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) rebalancing and reconstitution. 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