The Factors Influencing Maritime Cyber Security Resiliency in Indonesia : The Mediating Role of Cyber Security Awareness

Authors

  • Arizal Hendrawan Institute of Transportation and Logistics Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Idris Gautama Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Denny Siahaan Institute of Transportation and Logistics Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Kurniawan Nusa Putra University, Jakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38035/dijemss.v7i4.6405

Keywords:

Maritime Cyber Security, Cyber Resilience, Cyber Security Awareness, Procedure Availability, IT System Availability, Monitoring, Seafarers, Shipboard Operations

Abstract

Digitalization in maritime operations has increased cyber risks to shipboard systems and navigational safety. This study examines the effects of procedure availability, IT system availability, and monitoring on MCS Resiliency, with MCS Awareness as a mediator and fear of cyber attack as a moderator. A quantitative survey was conducted with 400 Indonesian shipboard officers holding valid Certificates of Endorsement, and data were analyzed using SEM-PLS. The results show that procedures, IT system availability, and monitoring significantly influence both MCS Awareness and MCS Resiliency. MCS Awareness also has a significant positive effect on MCS Resiliency and mediates the relationships between the three antecedent variables and resilience. However, fear of cyber attack does not significantly moderate the relationship between MCS Awareness and MCS Resiliency. These findings highlight that maritime cyber resilience is primarily driven by structured governance, resilient technology, effective monitoring, and awareness-based competence rather than fear-based motivation. The study provides empirical support for a human-centered and system-oriented approach to strengthening maritime cybersecurity.

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2026-04-11

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Hendrawan, A., Gautama, I., Siahaan, D., & Kurniawan, K. (2026). The Factors Influencing Maritime Cyber Security Resiliency in Indonesia : The Mediating Role of Cyber Security Awareness. Dinasti International Journal of Education Management and Social Science, 7(4), 3665–3673. https://doi.org/10.38035/dijemss.v7i4.6405

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Vol. 7 No. 4 (2026): Dinasti International Journal of Education Management and Social Science (April - May 2026)

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