Coast Guard

Urgent Maritime Cybersecurity Warning: GAO and Coast Guard Sound the Alarm

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Cybersecurity Concerns Front and Center Cybersecurity across the U.S. Maritime Transportation System (MTS) remains a pressing concern, according to Rear Admiral Wayne R. Arguin’s introduction in the Coast Guard’s 2024 Port State Control Annual Report. He stresses that increased digital integration has opened new vulnerabilities in maritime operations. Arguin calls on industry leaders to evaluate … Read more

GAO Report: Coast Guard Must Strengthen Maritime Cybersecurity

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The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report urging the Coast Guard to enhance its oversight of the Maritime Transportation System (MTS) to address shortcomings in maritime cybersecurity. The report, titled “Coast Guard: Additional Efforts Needed to Address Cybersecurity Risks to the Maritime Transportation System,” identifies critical vulnerabilities, gaps in oversight, and deficiencies … Read more

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