Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
- The US Coast Guard is receiving comments on proposed cyber security regulations for ports, vessels, and offshore installations.
- The Port of Los Angeles has taken proactive steps to enhance cyber security with the establishment of a Cyber Resilience Center.
The article discusses the new maritime cyber security regulations being proposed by the US Coast Guard (USCG) that would impose minimum cyber security requirements for ports, US flagged vessels, and offshore installations. This initiative comes after a late February Executive Order from President Joe Biden directing the USCG to respond to malicious cyber activity in the nation’s Maritime Transportation System (MTS). The Port of Los Angeles recently hosted a webinar on cyber security, featuring top White House advisor Anne Neuberger, who highlighted the Federal initiative and commended the port’s efforts to enhance cyber resilience.
The Port of Los Angeles established a Cyber Resilience Center in early 2022 in partnership with IBM to improve cybersecurity readiness and enhance threat-sharing capabilities among supply chain stakeholders. Anne Neuberger praised the port for its proactive approach and effective collaboration with key companies. The private sector has been invited to comment on the proposed regulations, with multiple trade organizations requesting a lengthened comment period. The West Coast port of Olympia, Washington, has already provided feedback, suggesting improvements to the reporting process to focus on actionable incidents.
As the deadline for comments approaches, important players in the cargo and carrier industry are expected to offer their detailed views on the proposed regulations. The maritime community is closely monitoring the developments in US maritime cyber security regulations to ensure compliance and enhance overall cyber resilience in the industry.
