MARITIME CYBERSECURITY SERVICE BUSINESS PLAN

I. Executive Summary

Company Description

We are a specialized maritime cybersecurity firm based in a major U.S. port city, focused on protecting critical infrastructure across the global supply chain. We operate in the cybersecurity sector with a vertical focus on maritime operations and provide a unified security platform that monitors both vessel-based and shore-side operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) systems. Our service bundle centers on a 24/7 U.S.-based Security Operations Center (SOC) staffed by experts in maritime systems and regulations, delivered on a recurring subscription model to ship owners and port authorities. One-liner: We deliver continuous OT/IT monitoring and incident response tailored to maritime operations.

Our main activities are platform monitoring, threat detection, regulatory-aligned advisories, and incident response executed from the SOC, plus ongoing partner onboarding and managed-security reporting. What sets us apart is the combination of unified OT/IT coverage, maritime regulatory expertise, and a U.S.-based, always-on SOC designed for port and vessel rhythms. Our short-term goal is to launch in 2026 and begin subscription deployments with early adopter ship owners and port authorities; our long-term goal is to establish enduring security partnerships across the maritime supply chain and become a trusted standard for maritime cyber defense. One-liner: Launch in 2026 and scale recurring, regulation-aligned security across ports and fleets.

Problem

The U.S. maritime sector has integrated internet-connected technologies into vessels and ports while legacy operational technology (OT) systems remain exposed and lack IT-grade protections. This gap creates attack surfaces that can cause operational shutdowns, cargo theft, and supply chain paralysis; such incidents already have real-world precedents and threaten national economic continuity and global trade routes. Operators and ports face high-risk assets with insufficient maritime-specific defenses.

Existing IT security tools do not address maritime OT protocols, shipboard constraints, or the operational cost of false positives, leaving ship owners and port authorities with limited options to prevent or recover from maritime-specific cyberattacks. A specialized, continuously monitored solution—launched in 2026 from a major U.S. port city with a 24/7 U.S.-based Security Operations Center and delivered as a recurring subscription—is required to close this gap and provide long-term protection for critical maritime infrastructure.

Solution

The U.S. maritime sector faces rising cyber risk to ships and ports, driven by rapid digitalization and unmanaged OT exposures that threaten supply chains, cargo, and compliance. Our service delivers continuous visibility and fast neutralization of cyber threats to vessels and ports, directly addressing gaps left by generic tools and aligning with IMO 2021 and U.S. Coast Guard cybersecurity requirements. One clear line: continuous visibility and fast neutralization of cyber threats to vessels and ports.

Core capabilities include continuous monitoring of vessel and shore OT, unified single-pane visibility, vulnerability management, rapid incident response, and integration with maritime hardware such as ECDIS and SCADA for deep-packet and behavioral analysis, backed by a 24/7 US-based SOC staffed with maritime-trained analysts.

Mission Statement

We defend the digital integrity of the U.S. maritime industry, ensuring continuity of the global supply chain by delivering specialized, high-quality cybersecurity solutions that protect critical maritime assets from evolving threats. We combine operational technology (OT) expertise, regulatory compliance, and continuous innovation to reduce risk, maintain uptime, and enable resilient operations. We commit to being the most trusted partner for maritime cybersecurity by prioritizing client outcomes, transparent collaboration, and measurable protection results.

Key Success Factors

Core strengths that will drive growth and durable margins.

• Maritime OT expertise: deep, domain-specific operational technology knowledge that outmatches generic cybersecurity firms.
• Strategic partnerships: formal relationships with U.S. government agencies and maritime insurers that grant market access and credibility.
• Subscription revenue: predictable, recurring cash flow and high client retention from a SaaS-based pricing model.
• Rapid breakeven: achieved within seven months of launch, proving strong demand and lean operations.
• Scalable platform and team: technical capacity designed to support projected revenue of $8,309,000 by 2030.

Financial Summary

Concise financial snapshot: revenue ramps from $1,213,000 in 2026 to $8,309,000 in 2030 with rapid EBITDA scaling and breakeven in July 2026.

Financial requirements: minimum cash reserve $259,000 (minimum month Aug-26); total payback 30 months; plan supported by disciplined COGS and variable expense control.

Overall outlook: profitable and cash-positive by Year 1, with scalable margins through 2030.

Funding Requirements

We seek $1,514,000 to launch in 2026 and cover platform capex, SOC/data center, go‑to‑market, Year‑1 payroll, and a minimum cash buffer.

Financial snapshot: revenue grows from $1,213,000 in 2026 to $8,309,000 by 2030; EBITDA is -$22,000 in Year 1 and $4,464,000 in Year 5; breakeven arrives July 2026; total payback 30 months; ROE 9%; IRR 6.13%.