The French company Wallix, a company specializing in software products for cybersecurity, and the Norwegian Telenor Maritime, which develops services and communication technologies for the sector today, announced a strategic partnership with the in order to increase safety in the maritime field, in particular security of remote access solutions. The aim is to respond to the growing threats maritime sector, providing ship operators with Simple solutions to secure and manage remote access to on-board systems, in accordance with the new European NIS2 on cybersecurity. Wallix and Telenord recalled whereas the new NIS2 Regulation, which is part of the revision of the EU Directive on Network and System Security IT security requirements, for critical infrastructure, including the maritime sector, and that non-compliance with European legislation can lead to high penalties, and this imposes on shipowners and maritime operators to adopt secure IT solutions.

"By combining Wallix's expertise in the management of identity and access with in-depth knowledge of the maritime communications of Telenor Maritime - underlined Laurent Gentil, global channel director of Wallix - we provide a robust solution that not only ensures compliance with the NIS2, but also improves operational efficiency. This Collaboration enables shipowners to protect their assets with confidence, providing them with the tools they have need to securely manage access to on-board systems, reduce operational disruptions and contribute to a more efficient sustainable".