From Visibility to Action – How Wilhelmsen Group Enhances Digital Protection with River Security
Securing the Maritime Industry
“Over the past four years, Active Focus has become an indispensable part of our security operations. The service provides continuous, real-time visibility into our attack surface across multiple business units, enabling us to stay ahead of potential threats. Having a structured and categorized overview isn’t just convenient—it’s critical.”
– Morten Pettersen, Director Cyber Security – Wilhelmsen
“Over the past four years, our partnership with Wilhelmsen has helped them build a more resilient security posture. Active Focus continuously uncovers risks and provides the visibility needed to take swift action. The evolution of the service has been driven by real-world challenges, and today, it’s a key enabler in strengthening cyber security for global operations.”
— Magnus Holst, CEO – River Security
How Active Focus Supports Wilhelmsen
🔹 Continuous Attack Surface Monitoring – Real-time visibility across multiple business units to ensure proactive risk management.
🔹 Supply Chain Security – Holding subcontractors accountable and addressing security gaps efficiently.
🔹 Dark Web Monitoring – Detecting leaked credentials early to prevent misuse and unauthorized access.
🔹 Ongoing Penetration Testing – Continuously testing changes in the attack surface to identify and mitigate emerging threats.
🔹 Clear & Actionable Reporting – Categorized insights that drive swift remediation and structured security improvements.
🔹 Close Collaboration – Direct engagement with subsidiaries and internal teams to strengthen security through hands-on support.
“A key benefit is how Active Focus keeps our subcontractors accountable, ensuring that security gaps don’t go unnoticed. The service has identified a significant number of issues, all of which we have been able to remediate effectively thanks to detailed reporting, categorization, and the expert guidance from River Security. The ability to detect and address vulnerabilities quickly has been instrumental in avoiding misuse of our systems and ensuring operational security.
The Dark Web monitoring capabilities of Active Focus have also proven invaluable. Gaining visibility into leaked credentials and potential exposures before they can be exploited allows us to take swift action and significantly reduce risk. This proactive approach has helped us avoid security incidents that could impact our operations.
We also highly value the direct engagement with our subsidiaries and the close collaboration with our internal teams, particularly in the area of penetration testing. The insights provided by Active Focus make it clear where action is needed, allowing us to take a proactive and structured approach to security.”
– Morten Pettersen, Director Cyber Security – Wilhelmsen
Facts
Wilhelmsen – A Global Leader in Maritime Services
Founded in 1861, Wilhelmsen is a Norwegian multinational maritime group headquartered in Lysaker, Norway, with additional headquarters in Singapore. The company operates in over 75 countries and employs more than 21,000 people.
As a leading global maritime company, Wilhelmsen provides a comprehensive range of products and services to the maritime and offshore industries. With a presence in over 2,200 locations worldwide, the company operates the largest maritime network in the world, ensuring seamless support for the global shipping industry.
