The US Coast Guard has invested heavily in cyber risk management efforts. These efforts focus on the US Coast Guard Cyber Strategy’s three strategic priorities of: defending cyberspace, enabling operations, and protecting infrastructure.
To achieve these goals, USCG has established or is considering cyber-focused initiatives, that will also improve US’s cyber protection and response ability. These are the following:
Reporting Suspicious Activity and Breaches of Security
An owner or operator of a vessel or facility that is required to maintain an approved security plan must report activities that may result in a transportation security incident to the National Response Center.
Cyber Security Framework Profiles
Development of industry segment-specific profiles was led by the USCG’s Office of Port and Facility Compliance (CG-FAC), along with the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence. These profiles are risk assessment tools tailored to specific maritime industry segments. The profiles present a minimum state of cyber security and cyber risk management, and provide the opportunity to plan for future business decisions.
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These risk assessment profiles were created for the Maritime Bulk Liquids Transfer, Offshore Operations, and Passenger Vessel Operations segments. A fourth profile focused on Navigation and Automated Systems for Vessels and Facilities is now being developed.
Cyber Risk Management for Vessels
Cyber risk management on vessels is promoted using an international approach. The US delegation worked with member states and industry representatives to develop the IMO MSC/FAC Circular Guidelines for Maritime Cyber Risk Management and MSC Resolution 428(98) Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems.
Office of Cyberspace Forces
The Office of Cyberspace Forces aims to implement the US Coast Guard Cyber Strategy and manage the Cyber Program. It delivers programmatic oversight and direction for the organization, training, equipping, and operational policy for the cyberspace workforce, and develops strategy and policy for enabling operations and protecting MTS infrastructure.
Marine Transportation System Cyber Awareness Training
This training provides basic cyber awareness with a focus on maritime facility and vessel operations. The awareness training provides personnel basic knowledge of cyber terms and systems that may be encountered throughout the MTS.
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