Cyber-Physical Crisis Management in Smart Ports: IoT Resilience, Big Data Emergency Analytics, and Digital Business Continuity for Maritime Operations
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https://doi.org/10.55123/ijisit.v2i1.121Keywords:
Smart Ports, Cyber-PhysicalSystems, Sustainability Governance, Maritime Resilience, Crisis ManagementAbstract
This study examines the effectiveness of cyber-physical crisis management in strengthening sustainability and operational resilience within smart port ecosystems. As maritime hubs become increasingly digitized, they face complex risks from cyberattacks, climate change, and global supply chain disruptions. This research applies a qualitative methodology using thematic analysis, cross-group comparison, and narrative synthesis to analyze perspectives from maritime experts, lecturers, and graduates. The results indicate very high effectiveness of IoT-based infrastructure monitoring, AI-driven predictive analytics, integrated cybersecurity governance, and digitally aligned enterprise architecture in enhancing crisis response and operational continuity. Findings show strong consensus regarding the need for interdisciplinary competency development and digital governance harmonization, while highlighting varying perceptions of implementation readiness. The study addresses gaps in prior port management research by integrating sustainability governance with cyber resilience frameworks. Practically, it offers a strategic reference for policymakers, port authorities, and maritime education institutions to strengthen digital preparedness and sustainable crisis response systems. The research concludes that resilient smart ports require technological innovation, institutional coordination, and human capital development to maintain long-term stability and environmental responsibility.
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