@article{Nasr_Vaarandi_Zaitseva-Pärnaste_Kujala_2025,
	author = {Nasr, Ahmed Nagi and Vaarandi, R. and Zaitseva-Pärnaste, Inga and Kujala, Pentti},
	title = {Maritime Security Operations Center (M-SOC): Systematic Literature Review, Research Gaps and Future Areas to Investigate},
	journal = {TransNav, the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation},
	volume = {19},
	number = {4},
	pages = {1141-1155},
	year = {2025},
	url = {./Article_Maritime_Security_Operations_Center_Nasr,76,1601.html},
	abstract = {The maritime industry is undergoing rapid digital transformation, integrating advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency and connectivity. However, this shift introduces significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities, as increasing reliance on digital systems for navigation, communication, and control exposes vessels to cyber threats. Despite growing awareness, the industry lacks unified cybersecurity frameworks, leading to fragmented defenses that attackers can exploit to compromise critical systems such as navigation and control functions. The Maritime Security Operations Centers (M-SOCs) Framework aims to provide a consolidated approach to threat monitoring, detection, and response. However, research on adapting traditional Security Operations Centers (SOCs) to the unique maritime environment remains limited. 
This paper addresses this gap by conducting a systematic literature review (SLR) using the SALSA (Search, Appraisal, Synthesis, and Analysis) framework to examine the current state of M-SOCs. By analyzing existing research, we identify key trends, challenges, and opportunities in maritime cybersecurity operations. Our findings highlight the need for tailored SOC models that account for the maritime sector’s distinct operational, technological, and personnel constraints. This review contributes to the growing body of knowledge on maritime cybersecurity, offering insights to guide future M-SOC development and implementation. Ultimately, this work supports efforts to strengthen cyber resilience in the maritime domain against evolving threats and increasing attack surface.},
	doi = {10.12716/1001.19.04.11},
	issn = {2083-6473},
	publisher = {Gdynia Maritime University, Faculty of Navigation},
	keywords = {}
}