Port of Los Angeles convened a conducted a working group consisting of maritime stakeholders to discuss the creation of a cyber-resilience industry, boosting cooperation and helping manage cyber security threats.
The discussion was held on April 24, and the stakeholders varied from shipping lines, to terminal operators and representatives from the trucking industry as well.
The centre will be a collaborative effort to fight cyber threats across many companies within the port complex.
In the meantime, it will assist companies to be better-prepared against cyber risks that could be a major threat to their cargo supply chain ecosystem.
Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles commented
In partnership with our maritime industry stakeholders, we have the opportunity to enhance the ability of the port ecosystem to see cyber threats on the horizon and improve information sharing to help manage respective, and collective, cyber risk.
In addition, Tom Gazsi, deputy executive director and chief of public safety and emergency management for the port noted that ports play a crucial role in the maritime sector; Therefore, they should be active in addressing cyber risks.
The Centre will share cyber threat information and follow in the footsteps of other Los Angeles Port action including the establishment of the Portʼs own Cyber Security Operations Centre. The Port is also the only port to have ISO 27001 certification for cyber security.