Starting from 1 July 2024, URs E26 and E27 will require new build vessels and their connected systems to meet certain minimum cyber-resilience standards.
The IACS Unified Requirements E26 and E27: cyber security beyond compliance whitepaper, highlights that implementing these standards will provide a comprehensive view of a vessel's computer assets and network infrastructure. However, the whitepaper also points out some limitations of the URs, such as a simplistic risk assessment process and insufficient attention to cyber-security policies and associated procedures.