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In this episode of Exploited: The Cyber Truth, we go below deck to expose the vulnerabilities lurking in the digital systems steering today’s maritime operations.

RunSafe Security CEO Joe Saunders and special guest Duncan Woodbury—CEO of Liberas and Executive Director of the Maritime Hacking Village at DEF CON—join host Paul Ducklin for a candid conversation about securing the floating infrastructure that powers global trade and national defense.

As ships evolve into cloud-connected data centers and autonomous vessels redefine modern naval operations, the cyber stakes couldn’t be higher. From GPS spoofing and AIS jamming to real-world crane system takeovers and confiscated narco-subs, Duncan shares what hackers—and defenders—will encounter at this year’s Maritime Hacking Village at DEF CON 33.

Together, Joe and Duncan explore:

• Why maritime infrastructure is the “last dinosaur” of digital transformation
• The risks of legacy software in mission-critical systems
• How offensive security is driving rapid discovery and remediation
• Why hiding vulnerabilities only benefits your adversaries

Whether you're building autonomous surface vessels, managing port logistics, or leading security strategy for a defense program, this episode offers an inside look at how to navigate maritime cybersecurity before attackers set the course.