TSA’s Cybersecurity Crackdown: Is Your Commute About to Get Safer or More Complicated?
The TSA is proposing new cybersecurity rules for public transportation to prevent cyberattacks. The plan requires pipeline, railroad, and bus operators to manage cyber risks, report incidents, and designate security coordinators. If approved, nearly 300 transportation operators will need to comply. Will this finally stop hackers from derailing our plans? Let’s hope!
Hot Take:
Who knew TSA was packing more than just frisking skills? Now they’re diving into the digital age, gearing up to frisk our cyber vulnerabilities. Next thing you know, they’ll be scanning our laptops for malware during security checks! But hey, anything to keep our trains, planes, and automobiles chugging along without a hacking hitch!
Key Points:
- TSA proposes new cybersecurity rules for transportation systems.
- The rules would extend existing frameworks from NIST and CISA.
- Pipeline, railroad, and bus operators would need to establish cyber risk management programs.
- New rules would affect nearly 300 surface transportation entities.
- Public comment on the rule is open until February 2, 2025.
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