All Hands on Deck: US Coast Guard Sets Sail with New Cybersecurity Rules!
Cybersecurity in Marine Transportation System is the new captain on deck, steering US-flagged vessels and facilities towards smoother cyber seas. With passwords tougher than a sailor’s knot and multifactor authentication as reliable as a lighthouse, this rule ensures the digital waves are navigated safely. Avast, ye hackers, the Coast Guard is on cyber patrol!
Hot Take:
Ahoy there, mateys! The US Coast Guard is battening down the digital hatches with a brand new cybersecurity rule for the Marine Transportation System. It’s a brave new world where even pirates need to know their way around a firewall. Avast, ye scallywags, it’s time to secure the poop deck from hackers!
Key Points:
- The new cybersecurity rule applies to US-flagged vessels, OCS facilities, and MTSA-regulated facilities.
- A cybersecurity plan with seven security measures is required for compliance.
- Critical measures include account lockouts, password management, and multifactor authentication.
- Cyber incidents must be reported, and personnel must be trained by 2026.
- The US Coast Guard will intensify scrutiny on cybersecurity practices, especially those affecting ISM Code compliance.
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