CYTUR Inc., a maritime cybersecurity specialist led by CEO Yonghyun Jo, announces that its shipboard equipment cybersecurity management platform, CYTUR-SBOM (Security Bill of Materials), has received both the Innovation Endorsement from Japan’s ClassNK (pictured) and Novel Technology Approval from Italy’s RINA.
The dual recognition marks a significant milestone for CYTUR-SBOM, demonstrating international acknowledgment of its technological innovation and potential for maritime applications. The platform integrates hardware and software asset information for shipboard equipment and provides systematic visibility into cybersecurity status.
ClassNK’s Innovation Endorsement for Products & Solutions is an independent third-party certification program that evaluates the innovative features and technical feasibility of products and solutions. RINA’s Novel Technology Approval assesses the technical feasibility and potential maritime applications of emerging technologies.
Through these approvals from two major international classification societies, CYTUR has further strengthened the global credibility of CYTUR-SBOM and established a stronger foundation for expanding its business among international shipyards and marine equipment manufacturers.
As the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) Unified Requirements UR E26 and E27 come into effect, systematic asset management and cybersecurity compliance documentation have become increasingly important in the shipbuilding and maritime industries.
The requirements apply to applicable vessels contracted for construction on or after July 1, 2024, requiring systematic management of hardware and software inventories, network configuration information, and supporting evidence of compliance with cybersecurity requirements.