Hstoday’s spotlight: Fresh US Maritime Cyber Security Rules

TLDR:

Key Points:

• New U.S. maritime cyber security regulations are being proposed by the US Coast Guard.
• The Port of Los Angeles has established a Cyber Resilience Center to combat cyber-related risks.

In response to an Executive Order from President Joe Biden, the USCG is receiving comments on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would impose minimum cyber security requirements for ports, US flagged vessels, and offshore installations. The Port of LA has partnered with IBM to establish a Cyber Resilience Center aimed at enhancing cyber security readiness and threat-sharing capabilities within the supply chain.

Overall, these new regulations and initiatives are geared towards mitigating cyber threats in the maritime sector and ensuring the safety of vessels, facilities, and harbors.