Why This Regulation Matters
The U.S. Coast Guard's new cybersecurity rules are a game changer for vessels and maritime facilities in the U.S. and offshore. With growing threats to digital systems, these rules ensure that vessels and port facilities can detect, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents that could impact safety and operations.
Maritime operations are becoming increasingly connected and digital, which opens new avenues for cyber threats. The USCG's new regulations aim to close these gaps and protect vessels, ports, and offshore facilities from cyber attacks.
Who Must Comply?
U.S. flagged vessels
Offshore and other Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) facilities
Onshore facilities subject to the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA)
What's Required?
Five key requirements that all covered vessels and facilities must implement
Immediate Reporting of Significant Cyber Incidents
Rapid notification to the National Response Center (NRC) for cyber incidents.
Ongoing Cybersecurity Training and Annual Drills
Regular training programs and practical exercises to maintain cybersecurity readiness.
Cybersecurity Plan and Cyber Incident Response Plan
Comprehensive documentation outlining your cybersecurity strategy and incident response procedures.
Designation of a Cybersecurity Officer (CySO)
Appointed individual responsible for overseeing cybersecurity operations and compliance.
Regular Cybersecurity Assessments and Reviews
Periodic evaluation of cybersecurity posture and plan effectiveness.
Key Deadlines
Important dates you need to mark on your calendar
Cyber Incident Reporting
Cyber incident reporting procedures must be in place
Initial Cybersecurity Training
Initial cybersecurity training for all relevant staff
Full Implementation
Cybersecurity plans, drills, and assessments fully implemented
How Cydome Helps
Cydome's end-to-end maritime cybersecurity solution ensures you meet these regulations with confidence
Full Cybersecurity Assessments
Comprehensive evaluation of your maritime cybersecurity posture
- Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
- Risk assessment and gap analysis
- Compliance mapping to USCG requirements
- Detailed remediation recommendations
Real-time Threat Detection
Advanced monitoring and detection capabilities for maritime environments
- 24/7 security operations center monitoring
- Maritime-specific threat intelligence
- Automated incident detection and alerting
- Integration with vessel and port systems
Incident Response Planning
Guided development and testing of incident response capabilities
- Customized incident response plan development
- Tabletop exercises and drills
- Response team training and certification
- Regular plan updates and improvements
Automated Compliance Reporting
Streamlined reporting to meet USCG deadlines and requirements
- Automated incident reporting to NRC
- Compliance dashboard and tracking
- Regulatory update notifications
- Audit trail and documentation
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