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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
If you think critical infrastructure, what springs to mind? Probably transportation, energy, or healthcare—systems that, when disrupted, can cripple our daily lives as well as the broader economy. We rightfully worry about this. We defend against cyberattacks such as ransomware shutting down hospitals, DDoS attacks disrupting financial institutions, data breaches compromising sensitive information, attacks disabling … Read more
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
Why a Cyber Risk Pool is Essential A newly released report from Lockton Re, “Cyber Risk Pools and Public-Private Partnerships: Time to Dive In?” highlights the urgent need for a cyber risk pool to mitigate the financial impact of large-scale cyberattacks. The report warns that existing insurance solutions are insufficient to handle systemic cyber threats, … Read more
The energy sector powers nearly every facet of modern life, from the moment you flip a light switch to the fuel that propels global industries forward. It’s a sprawling network of interconnected systems—electricity, oil, and natural gas—delivering critical resources through over 6,400 power plants and countless miles of pipelines. The scale is vast, and so … Read more