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The Port of Long Beach has opened a new Cyber Defense Operations Center (CDOC) dedicated to protecting the seaport from cyberattacks, utilizing monitoring and threat analysis to secure the digital infrastructure of one of the busiest maritime gateway

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) published its final rule to introduce cybersecurity requirements for US-flagged vessels, along with port/terminal facilities and outer continental shelf facilities.

The rule takes effect from 16 July 2025 and will

f the US ever goes to war with a major adversary, one of the first waves of cyberattacks will likely target infrastructure that rarely comes up in discussions about digital threats: railroads.  Americans understand that power, water and healthcare sy

The US Department of Homeland Security has outlined plans to enhance cyber security through the Maritime Transport System (MTS).  The department’s aim is to protect the system and infrastructure used to ensure safe and free navigation of US waterways

At a time when vessels and other critical maritime infrastructure are becoming increasingly connected to IT systems, less than half (40%) of maritime professionals think their organization is investing enough in cyber security, according to new resea

Both public and private maritime industries within the entire transportation supply chain is finally getting up to speed with cyber security.  The Port of Long Beach in California is poised to build its “Supply Chain Information Highway” digital infr

The Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands has launched its Secure Data Sharing Program through its Port Community System (PCS) PortBase.  The Port of Rotterdam is the largest seaport in Europe, and the world's largest seaport outside of East Asia.  Fr

Area Maritime Security Committees 2020 Annual Report – Challenges, Suggestions, Accomplishments, and Best Practices.  The Office of Port and Facility Compliance is pleased to announce the publication of a consolidated report[1] on the status and work