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Aviation, maritime and telecoms agencies raise alarm over increase in jamming and spoofing of satellite navigation systems

Cyber Security CII sector, Industry News
Increasing incidents of interference with aviation, maritime and other satellite telecommunications services mean states must urgently enhance the protection of a critical radio-frequency band, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and International Maritime Organization (IMO) said with “grave concern" in a joint statement.
These cases of harmful interference are in the form of jamming and spoofing that disrupt Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) operating in the frequency bands allocated to the Radio Navigation Satellite Service (RNSS).
Global Navigation Satellite Systems are constellations of Earth-orbiting satellites that provide positioning, navigation and timing services worldwide that are critical for the safety and efficiency of civilian aircraft, maritime vessels, humanitarian assistance vehicles, as well as for time synchronization of telecommunications networks.
"Global Navigation Satellite Systems are critical to our safety on land, at sea and in the air," said ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. “Member States should ensure the uninterrupted operation of these systems for everyone's safety and the resilience of essential services that our lives depend on."​
The joint statement cosigned by the three UN agencies requests Members States to:
- protect the RNSS from transmissions that can adversely cause harmful interference degrading, interrupting or misleading signals used for civilian and humanitarian purposes;
- reinforce resilience of the systems which rely on RNSS for navigation, positioning and timing in relation to this type of interference;
- retain sufficient conventional navigation infrastructure for contingency support in case of RNSS outages and misleading signals, and develop mitigation techniques for loss of services;
- increase collaboration between radio regulatory, civil aviation, maritime, defence and enforcement authorities; and
- report cases of harmful interference affecting RNSS to the appropriate telecommunication, aeronautical and maritime authorities, and to the ITU Radiocommunications Bureau, to enable the monitoring of the situation.
“Protecting radiocommunications systems from harmful interference is at the core of ITU's mandate," said Mario Maniewicz, Director of the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau. “We call on our Members to make responsible use of the radiofrequency spectrum, which is a precious, natural and shared resource we rely on for communicating, travelling and working in our daily lives."
Jamming is an unnecessary transmission, or the transmission of superfluous signals, or the transmission of signals without identification.
Spoofing is the broadcast of GNSS-like signals that can cause a GNSS receiver in a vessel or aircraft to calculate erroneous positions and provide false guidance.
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Tackling cybercrime: common challenges and legislative solutions identified by Europol and Eurojust

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The latest joint report by Europol and Eurojust, Common Challenges in Cybercrime, explores the persistent and emerging issues that hinder cybercrime investigations. This year’s edition not only identifies key obstacles—particularly in the field of digital evidence—but also examines how new legislative measures could help address them.
The report highlights several pressing challenges faced by law enforcement, including the overwhelming volume of digital data, the risk of data loss, and the persistent barriers to accessing critical information due to legal and technical constraints. The increasing use of anonymisation services has further complicated efforts to track criminal activities online.
To help mitigate these challenges, the report explores the impact of new EU legislative tools, such as the e-Evidence Package, the Digital Services Act, and the EU AI Act. These instruments aim to facilitate data access, improve cross-border cooperation, and enhance investigative capabilities. However, their effectiveness will largely depend on how they are implemented and integrated into existing operational strategies.
The report also underscores the value of the strategic cooperation between Europol and Eurojust, highlighting initiatives such as the SIRIUS Project, which has strengthened collaboration in cybercrime investigations. These efforts continue to play a crucial role in helping law enforcement agencies navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape.
While challenges remain, the report emphasises the potential of these new legislative measures to strengthen the fight against cybercrime. Equipping law enforcement with the right tools and ensuring their effective use in investigations will be key to staying ahead of evolving cyber threats.
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ITU and ESA agree on optimising satellite communications

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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have announced a collaborative effort to improve mitigation measures against harmful interference in satellite systems.

The joint initiative, reflecting United Nations objectives under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, aims to ensure the sustainable and efficient use of limited space-based communication resources.

Both organisations recognise growing complexities in managing finite spectrum and orbital resources. An agreement signed in Barcelona, Spain, formalises their plans for closer cooperation on key issues for global digital communications.

Under the agreement, ITU and ESA will work together on:

  • Sustainable and efficient spectrum use: Ensuring that radio frequency spectrum for satellite systems is utilised in a responsible and effective manner.
  • Development of space-based monitoring technologies: Exploring and potentially developing advanced technologies for monitoring the use of radio frequencies to identify and geolocate sources of harmful interference.
  • Exchange of information and expertise: Facilitating knowledge-sharing between the two organisations to enhance space communication systems and regulatory frameworks.

Space-based communication technologies are increasingly crucial for global connectivity, scientific research, and emergency response systems. At the same time, growing numbers of satellites and increasing risks of signal interference necessitate innovative, increasingly complex, and highly coordinated spectrum management solutions.

“Innovation and regulations are key to facilitate and preserve access to spectrum-orbit resources free from harmful interference,” said Mario Maniewicz, Director of ITU Radiocommunications Bureau. “This agreement is the first step towards a series of joint ESA-ITU efforts to ensure sustainability of space radio-communications systems.”

Preserving radio waves for all

ITU, as the UN specialised agency for information and communication technologies, has long been at the forefront of coordination among countries and regions on radio frequencies and satellite orbits worldwide. ITU Resolution 189 (Rev. Bucharest, 2022) emphasises the importance of transparency and confidence-building in outer space activities.

ESA, an intergovernmental organisation established in 1975, supports space research and technology development for peaceful and scientific purposes. Together, ITU and ESA aim to strengthen international efforts in satellite monitoring and interference mitigation, ensuring reliable and sustainable access to satellite communication services worldwide.

“Promoting the responsible use of spectrum and preserving it from interferences is key to ensure the viability of our operators and ultimately the service delivered to their customers,” said Laurent Jaffart, ESA’s Director of Connectivity and Secure Communications. “Together with ITU, we will promote the importance of ensuring the sustainability of this limited and valuable resource and will collaborate towards establishing good practices for its responsible use for the benefit of society and businesses.”

A step towards a sustainable digital future

By combining their expertise and resources, ITU and ESA could set a precedent for enhanced cooperation in the field of satellite communications.

“The shared commitment to responsible spectrum management and technological innovation marks a significant step toward a sustainable digital future for everyone,” said Mr Maniewicz. “This initiative underscores the importance of international collaboration in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by space technologies.”

Maniewicz and Jaffart signed for their respective organisations at the Mobile World Congress (MWC2025 Barcelona).

As the demand for satellite-based services continues to grow, partnerships like this will help maintain the integrity and accessibility of global communication networks.

ITU and ESA have reaffirmed their dedication to a future where space technologies contribute positively to societal progress and sustainable development.

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California Strengthens Resiliency with Adoption of 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code

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The State of California adopted the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code® (IWUIC®) as the basis for Title 24, Part 7, 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to address escalating wildfire risks, enhance fire resilience with science-based standards, and set the benchmark for safer, more sustainable communities in fire-prone areas.

California’s adoption of the 2024 IWUIC is the result of a multi-year collaboration between the CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, the California Fire Prevention Officers (CAL FPOs), California Building Officials (CALBO), the International Code Council (ICC), the California Building Industry Association (CBIA), and wildfire stakeholders culminating with rulemaking by the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC).

“Today marks a milestone that represents the hard work of many to update and modernize Wildland-Urban Interface building codes,” said California State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant. “While these aren’t necessarily new requirements, it’s a reorganization of many sections into a singular code with the goal of making it easier for local officials to ensure that new homes and buildings built in wildfire-prone areas have an increased chance of surviving a wildfire.”

“With the help of expert volunteers, CAL FIRE’s Office of the State Fire Marshal has shifted the basis of Title-24’s Wildland Urban Interface standards to a nationally developed model code. The IWUIC is developed though the collaborative efforts of the foremost experts in the field of wildland construction safety from across our country. By utilizing this model code, California will benefit from the continual code development cycle that the Code Council uses to ensure that all its codes are the best in the world,” said Code Council Immediate Past President Stuart D. Tom, P.E., CBO, FIAE – Superintendent of Building and Fire, Pasadena, California.

“The adoption of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code as Part 7 of Title 24 marks a significant milestone in protecting communities from the devastating impacts of wildfires. This accomplishment highlights the dedication and collaboration of the CAL FPOs and the California Office of the State Fire Marshal in adapting the IWUIC to address California’s unique challenges. Our members remain dedicated in their commitment to enhancing fire prevention, improving life safety measures and developing codes that safeguard our homes and neighborhoods,” said Tim Spears, Fire Marshal, CAL FPOs North Division President and Joe Morelli, Fire Marshal, CAL FPOs South Division President.

This decision comes after careful consideration and is a testament to the state’s commitment to upholding the highest standards in wildfire resiliency and mitigation.

“There has never been a more essential time for collaboration in the name of public safety, and the newly approved use of the Code Council’s IWUIC is a testament to this shared effort.  California’s building, fire and code professionals came together to work in concert with the California State Fire Marshal to usher in a new era of fire-safe development standards and defensible space provisions that will enhance fire safety in the built environment.  With the definitive actions of the Building Standards Commission, CALBO looks forward to enforcing the IWUIC and its model provisions into the future,” said Jeff Janes, President of California Building Officials.

“While CBIA was initially concerned with this effort, we are now pleased to strongly support the California State Fire Marshal’s plan to use the Code Council’s IWUIC as the basis for California’s new stand-alone Wildland-Urban Interface fire safety code. This new document will combine three fire safety measures (building standards, defensible space provisions and fire-safe development standards) and publish them all under one cover,” said Christopher E. Ochoa, Esq., CBIA Senior Counsel – Codes, Regulatory and Legislative Affairs.

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Now Open for Public Comment | NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Profile for Semiconductor Manufacturing

Agency News, Cyber Security CII sector

The NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) along with the SEMI Semiconductor Manufacturing Cybersecurity Consortium has released Draft NIST Internal Report (NIST IR) 8546, Cybersecurity framework (CSF) 2.0 Semiconductor Manufacturing Community Profile for public comment.

This draft Profile provides a voluntary, risk-based approach for managing cybersecurity activities and reducing cyber risk to semiconductor manufacturing systems. The semiconductor manufacturing environment is a complex ecosystem of device makers, equipment OEMs, suppliers and solution providers. This Profile focuses on desired cybersecurity outcomes and can be used as a guideline to improve the current cybersecurity posture of the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

“NIST, in collaboration with industry leaders and government agencies, has developed and is releasing a comprehensive Framework designed to safeguard semiconductor manufacturing from emerging threats and vulnerabilities,” said Sanjay Rekhi, group leader of the Security Components and Mechanisms Group at NIST. “This initiative is part of a broader, multi-year effort to strengthen the security of critical infrastructure, with a particular focus on the security of semiconductors and their supply chain.”

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The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity’s first NIS360 report identifies areas for improvement and tracking of progress across NIS2 Directive sectors

Agency News, Cyber Security CII sector, Industry News
The NIS360 is a new product by the EU Agency for Cybersecurity, ENISA, that assesses the maturity and criticality of NIS2 sectors, providing both a comparative and a more in-depth analysis.
The goal of the NIS360 is to help national authorities and cybersecurity agencies in the Member States tasked with the implementation of the NIS2, (1) to understand the overall picture, (2) to help them with prioritisation, (3) to highlight areas for improvement, and (4) to facilitate monitoring of sectors’ progress. The NIS360 also aims to support policy makers at national and EU level, to give input on policy and strategy development, and initiatives to build up cyber resilience.
The report sets out three main priorities. 
Firstly, it recommends that collaboration, within and between sectors is strengthened, through community-building events and cooperation at sector, national and EU level.
Secondly, within this NIS2 transposition period, it is becoming more of a priority to develop sector-specific guidance on how to implement the key NIS2 requirements in each sector. The report notes that national sectorial authorities are stepping up to implement the NIS2. While investments are increasing across sectors, further upskilling is required.
Thirdly, the NIS360 emphasises the need for both alignment of requirements across borders in each NIS sector, and for cross-border collaboration.
The EU Agency for Cybersecurity Executive Director, Juhan Lepassaar, highlighted: “ENISA is working closely with the EU Member States to implement the NIS2 Directive by providing expertise and guidance. The ENISA NIS360 gives valuable insight into the overall maturity of NIS sectors and the challenges of individual sectors. It explains where we stand, and how to move forward."
Key Findings at a Glance
Main findings include the following:
- Electricity, telecoms and banking are the three most critical and most mature sectors that stand out above the rest. These sectors have benefited from significant regulatory oversight, funding and investments, political focus, and overall a robust public-private partnership.
- Digital infrastructures, which includes critical services like internet exchanges, top-level domains, data centres, and cloud services, are a step below in terms of maturity. This NIS sector is very heterogeneous in terms of maturity of entities, and has a strong cross-border nature which complicates supervision, information sharing and collaboration.
- Six NIS sectors fall within the NIS360 risk zone, suggesting that there is room for improvement in their maturity relative to their criticality.
- ICT service management: The sector faces key challenges due to its cross-border nature and diverse entities. Strengthening its resilience requires close cooperation between authorities, reduced regulatory burdens for entities subject to both NIS2 and other legislation, and close cooperation in cross-border supervision.
- Space: Stakeholders’ limited cybersecurity knowledge and its heavy reliance on commercial off-the-shelf components present challenges for the sector. Enhancing its resilience requires better cybersecurity awareness, clear guidelines for pre-integration testing of components, and stronger collaboration with other sectors.
- Public administrations: Being very diverse, it is challenging for the sector to achieve a higher common level of maturity. The sector lacks the support and experience seen in more mature sectors. Being a prime target for hacktivism and state-nexus operations, the sector should aim to strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities leveraging the EU Cyber Solidarity Act and exploring shared service models among sector entities on common areas e.g., digital wallets.
- Maritime: The sector continues to face challenges with Operational Technology (OT) and could benefit from tailored cybersecurity risk management guidance that focuses on minimising sector-specific risks, as well as an EU-level cybersecurity exercise to enhance coordination and preparedness in both sectorial and multi-modal crisis management.
- Health: The health sector with an expanded coverage under NIS2, continues to face challenges such as the reliance on complex supply chains, legacy systems, and poorly secured medical devices. Strengthening its resilience requires the development of practical procurement guidelines to help organisations acquire secure services and products, tailored guidance to help overcome common issues, and staff awareness campaigns.
- Gas: The sector needs to continue working towards developing its incident readiness and response capabilities, through the development and testing of incident response plans at national and EU levels but also through enhanced collaboration with the electricity and manufacturing sectors.
The report is based on data from national authorities with a horizontal or sectorial mandate, on self-assessment by companies within the NIS2 sectors, and on EU data sources such as Eurostat. In the ENISA NIS360, the strengths, sectorial challenges, gaps are identified, and recommendations are made to improve sectorial maturity and resilience across the Union.
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CISA and Partners Release Advisory on Ghost (Cring) Ransomware

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CISA—in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC)—released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory, #StopRansomware: Ghost (Cring) Ransomware. This advisory provides network defenders with indicators of compromise (IOCs), tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and detection methods associated with Ghost ransomware activity identified through FBI investigations.
Ghost actors conduct these widespread attacks targeting and compromising organizations with outdated versions of software and firmware on their internet facing services. These malicious ransomware actors are known to use publicly available code to exploit Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) where available patches have not been applied to gain access to internet facing servers. The known CVEs are CVE-2018-13379, CVE-2010-2861, CVE-2009-3960, CVE-2021-34473, CVE-2021-34523, CVE-2021-31207.
CISA encourages network defenders to review this advisory and apply the recommended mitigations. See #StopRansomware and the #StopRansomware Guide for additional guidance on ransomware protection, detection, and response.
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CISA and FBI Warn of Malicious Cyber Actors Using Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities to Compromise Software

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CISA and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have released a Secure by Design Alert, Eliminating Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities, as part of their cooperative Secure by Design Alert series—an ongoing series aimed at advancing industry-wide best practices to eliminate entire classes of vulnerabilities during the design and development phases of the product lifecycle. “Eliminating Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities” describes proven techniques to prevent or mitigate buffer overflow vulnerabilities through secure by design principles and best practices.
Buffer overflow vulnerabilities are a prevalent type of defect in memory-safe software design that can lead to system compromise. These vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, sensitive data exposure, program crashes, and unauthorized code execution. Threat actors frequently exploit these vulnerabilities to gain initial access to an organization’s network and then move laterally to the wider network.
CISA and FBI urge manufacturers review the Alert and, where feasible, eliminate this class of defect by developing new software using memory-safe languages, using secure by design methods, and implementing the best practices supplied in this Alert. CISA and FBI also urge software customers demand secure products from manufacturers that include these preventions. Visit CISA’s Secure by Design Pledge page to learn about our voluntary pledge, which focuses on enterprise software products and services—including on-premises software, cloud services, and software as a service (SaaS).
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Are we getting the deserved return-on-investment from the EU research on critical infrastructure resilience?

Cyber Security CII sector, Industry News
By October 17, 2024, the EU member states were supposed to notify the European Commission that the transposition of the Critical Entities Resilience (CER) Directive into respective national laws had been accomplished. Only two (out of 27) member states managed to meet that deadline.
Could the EU research projects in the area of critical infrastructure/entities (CI/CE) resilience have helped more to mitigate this delay? Could that mitigation be part of a more optimal return on investment (RoI)? Was the investment in recent years (e.g., over 4.5 b€ in digital transformation initiatives, or 450 M€ for cybersecurity projects and civil security ) not adequate? Could it have produced more convincing answers to claims like “Europe’s critical infrastructure is becoming dangerously vulnerable” ? Especially in the context of new and evolving challenges or the “European CIs under continuous attacks” ?
There is a general agreement about the need to reach better RoI or, in the same context, Return on Research Investment (RoRI). But the agreement about how to do it practically is still to be achieved. Leaving the extreme positions aside, like “the only real RoI is the commercially measurable use of project results”, on one side, and “any use of project results represents RoI”, on the other side, one can opt for the middle ground and assume that “an evident use leading to tangible benefits represents an RoI”. For the CI/CE-related research, that can include, e.g., resilience standards, broadly adopted guidelines or evidence provided as inputs for the new EU and national policies. Applying such a definition, however, when searching for RoI-relevant results in the repositories of the EU project results such as CORDIS, Innovation Radar, or Dealflow, yields hardly any convincing evidence. The reported RoI-relevant results are often only vaguely described, not quantified, often out of date, and almost regularly lacking examples of real use or quantified benefits. As an example, the search for the results mentioning the CER Directive in the EU Dealflow tool provides no entries (January 2025). Similarly, the search for “resilience and infrastructure” among approx. 14,000 entries in the EU Innovation Radar, yields only 44 matches.
The reasons for the above can be numerous. E.g., the difficulty in aligning the needs and interests of industrial security and openness required by public research. Or, the lack of full-scale industry involvement (e.g., not participating with departments directly involved in production or marketing). Or, in the area of standardization, the rules and timing of standardization bodies being incompatible with the rules and timing of the EU projects. Or, the project results are simply not reported in the tools. Or, the main motivation of the researchers in the projects being to get new, follow-up projects, not necessarily to exploit the results of the finished ones. Many of these reasons are mentioned and explained in the recommendations of the evaluation reports made during the transition from one EU Framework Programme (FP) to another  , but less often implemented afterward. The fact that EU projects legally and practically do not exist after their final date, certainly also does not contribute to the sustainability of accessibility to project results and achieving good RoI.
In addition, imposing a too broad spectrum of (sometimes contradictory) goals, or the need to balance between breakthrough technology research and market success, on one side, and political constraints on the other side, can be very challenging for a good RoI. The latter is especially true and applicable to the area of CI/CE resilience, nowadays at the very top of the EU priorities . Their final results in many cases “never cross the chasm to the market, even if they achieved technological goals set in the project proposal”   (exceptions available, of course). Even worse, on the researchers’ side, the difficulties of meeting too many different or too highly set goals can lead to unrealistic or deceiving reporting, nowadays potentially worsened by the possible indiscriminate and unreported use of AI. On the EU side, limiting resources for monitoring the achievement of multiple goals, lower the threshold to clientelism.
How could the situation be improved? Generic, top-down, solutions suggested so far are generally well-aligned and present in the recommendations: strengthening and leveraging existing platforms (ERNCIP, Hubs, Radars…), better integration of research with industry and standardization, introducing mechanisms that support project continuity beyond formal completion, strong involvement of industry stakeholders, rewarding genuine success and penalizing exploitative practices, promoting monitoring and accountability, to mention just some of them. But, looking at the past decades of EU research, it seems that many suggested solutions have not been implemented as recommended.
Hence, the bottom-up solutions should be tried. Among them, establishing measurable indicators of success and robust evaluation systems is certainly at the top of the priority list. The data collection for the indicators such as those in the EUR 27314 EN should become mandatory and the indicators better known and understood, possibly including also the non-self-declared indicators of successful exploitation (which could be used for monitoring and stress-testing, too – e.g., in combination with standards like DIN 91461). The key research-to-market transfer RoI indicators, quantifying effectiveness, efficiency, and transformation are generally available, but not used because data are missing, and the mandates and obligations are not well defined, especially not at the EU level. The prerequisite for such a system is a joint EU strategy, e.g., similar to the recent US strategy documents  specifying both the overall framework and the need to “prioritize measurement”. A future extension of the CER Directive?
To conclude, the EU research on critical infrastructure resilience and researchers should be further encouraged and incentivized to deliver more tangible RoI, including results directly usable and useful for the application of the CER Directive and the overall EU resilience, thus helping in meeting both the deadlines like the “October 17, 2024” one and the top level goals like the ones declared by the EU7. The push should include also the readiness and courage to openly name and address the real issues, avoid the “newspeak”, and undertake efficiently the actions needed.
A. Jovanovi, Steinbeis European Risk & Resilience Institute, Germany
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Indra leads the European SMAUG Project to improve underwater threat detection at ports and maritime borders

Industry News, Transport sector

With the aim of improving and reinforcing the security of ports and their entry routes, Indra has launched the European SMAUG (Smart Maritime and Underwater Guardian) RDI project, as part of the European Union’s Horizon Europe program. The company heads the consortium of entities from seven European countries that will work together to improve the underwater detection of threats and illicit trafficking.
Over 80% of world trade is conducted by sea, and the continuous movement of vessels requires port security processes to be robust and effective, especially for monitoring and detecting legal and illegal activities at ports, in coastal areas and on borders. Geopolitical tensions are also turning the bottom of the oceans into sensitive terrain that needs to be protected.

Within this context, the SMAUG project seeks to detect, track and monitor potentially illegal and harmful movements and products entering EU ports and coasts by means of an integrated system based on Indra’s iSIM solution, which combines security management, advanced underwater detection systems and surveillance vessels.

More specifically, underwater threats are detected and located using four main methods. The first method is acoustic detection, in which a series of hydrophones listen for sounds emitted by small autonomous underwater vehicles. Secondly, a sonar performs a quick scan of the hull and the bottom of the harbor. The third method of underwater detection is high-resolution sonar inspection, which is used to inspect objects in water with poor visibility. Finally, collective autonomous location is employed, whereby a coordinated swarm of autonomous underwater vehicles act cooperatively.

These systems, supported by artificial intelligence, can more effectively detect unlawful and dangerous goods and/or threats hidden beneath the surface of the water. SMAUG will thus make a significant contribution to maritime security by improving the protection of infrastructures and vessels and the detection of vessels, including narco-submarines, suspected of conducting illegal or potentially dangerous activities.

As the leader of the SMAUG project, Indra brings its expertise in developing advanced algorithms for processing underwater sound and images, applying artificial intelligence for early detection of objects and threats. Additionally, it contributes its capabilities in the field of security for port infrastructure and maritime transport, providing solutions that enhance protection in complex maritime environments.

Its iSIM solution acts as a core for integration and analysis, unifying and processing data from physical security systems such as hydrophones, underwater scanners, drone swarms, and autonomous vehicles, along with satellite surveillance systems. It also takes information from port management systems, enabling a global and interoperable view that optimizes security, operational efficiency, and real-time decision-making.

International cooperation

Juan Román Martínez, the head of Indra’s SMAUG project, emphasized that ”this project means significant progress in maritime security, as it reinforces safety and promotes international cooperation in the fight against illicit activities in the maritime environment”.

With a budget of almost six million euros, the SMAUG RDI project involves a highly experienced consortium made up of 22 partners, including universities, research centers, SMEs, law enforcement agencies, public authorities, coast and border guards and private organizations from seven EU countries (Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway and Spain).

Among its capabilities, SMAUG is being prepared to achieve interoperability with the Common Information Sharing Environment (CISE), in order to help create a political, cultural, legal and technical environment that allows exchanges of information between the surveillance systems of the member States of the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). Thus, all of the authorities from the different sectors involved in port and maritime settings could have access to any additional classified and unclassified information required to perform missions at sea.

Indra will continue to drive a more secure, connected and sustainable future with this project, placing technology at the service of the safety and well-being of citizens in keeping with its motto:'Tech for Trust'. With innovation at the core of its business and unique experience going back over 30 years, the company boasts a comprehensive portfolio of pioneering solutions designed on an ad hoc basis to address all kinds of citizen security threats that have been implemented in countries all around the world.

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