Boost US ports with national cyber security standards now

TLDR:

– The Port of Los Angeles has established cyber security protections, but national protocols are needed for all U.S. ports

– U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor praised the Cyber Resilience Center at the Port of LA

In a recent media briefing, U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies, Anne Neuberger, praised the Port of Los Angeles for its Cyber Resilience Center and emphasized the need for national cyber security protocols to protect all U.S. ports from cyber-attacks. Port of Los Angeles Executive Director, Eugene Seroka, has been advocating for national standards for years to ensure a high level of cyber security across the country. It was also mentioned that the review of security threats posed by Chinese-built cranes at U.S. ports is under investigation by the U.S. Coast Guard. Companies are advised to prioritize encrypting data, rapid patching of vulnerabilities, and having a trained security operations center, among other measures. The article also highlighted the SolarWinds cyberattack and recent port volume increases at the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach.