Cybersecurity at Sea: Protecting the Global Supply Chain

Fabio Catassi, Chief Information Officer at Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) joins Ann on this week’s episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea to discuss the unique cybersecurity challenges of pr(otecting global shipping infrastructure. He shares how digital systems, vessels, satellites, and logistics networks converge in modern maritime operations and why security failures can disrupt not just data, but global supply chains and economies. Fabio also explores MSC’s large-scale IT transformation, the importance of resilience over pure prevention, and how AI is beginning to improve areas like predictive maintenance, cargo visibility, and operational efficiency while still requiring strong governance and human oversight. Resources: View Fabio Catassi on LinkedIn View Ann Johnson on LinkedIn Related Microsoft Podcasts: Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast The BlueHat Podcast Uncovering Hidden Risks Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson is produced by Microsoft, Hangar Studios and distributed as part of N2K media network.