DNV to acquire cyber security firm Applied Risk

Classification society DNV is to acquire Amsterdam-based industrial cyber security specialist company Applied Risk.

DNV said the two companies aim to build the world's largest industrial cyber security practice to defend critical infrastructure against emergent cyber threats.

No price has been disclosed for the acquisition.

DNV said the cyber threat to maritime is growing. It said there had been a 400% increase in attempted cyber attacks reported in the sector between February and June 2020.