Beginning on Oct. 1, 2021 facility owners and operators who have not already done so should submit FSP cyber amendments or annexes to their local Captain of the Port (COTP) as part of the facility’s annual audit.
National Maritime Security Advisory Committee appoints new members
The Coast Guard announces the appointment of 13 individuals to serve as members of the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee (NMSAC).
Maritime Cyber Alert: “BadAlloc” critical vulnerability: BlackBerry QNX & more
The Coast Guard Cyber Command, Maritime Cyber Readiness Branch has issued Maritime Cyber Alert 02-21 recommending the Maritime community examine their systems to determine if they contain BlackBerry QNX versions 6.5 or below, or any of the other products identified by CISA listed in ICSA-21-119-04: Multiple RTOS (Update B).
Notice of recent cyber threats to the Marine Transportation System
The Marine Transportation System (MTS) should be on heightened alert as a result of two recent developments.
U.S. Coast Guard addresses threats to National security in updated Cyber Strategic Outlook
The Coast Guard has released an updated Cyber Strategic Outlook to address the rising threat of cyber-attacks against critical maritime systems essential to the Nation’s economy and security.
Marine Transportation System (MTS) cyber spotlight
Editors note: This is the second in a series of articles addressing cyber risk management and cybersecurity within the Marine Transportation System (MTS). The maritime community is facing daily threats to their […]
Marine Transportation System (MTS) cyber spotlight
This is the first in a series of articles addressing cyber risk management and cybersecurity within the Marine Transportation System (MTS).
Update to the Vessel Cyber Risk Management Work Instruction
The Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance has updated the Vessel Cyber Risk Management Work Instruction. The Work Instruction was updated to include a compliance timeline for Non Safety Management System vessels that are subject to the Marine Transportation Safety Act of 2002.
MSIB: Continued Awareness – Active Exploitation of SolarWinds Software
The Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy has published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 03-21 “Continued Awareness – Active Exploitation of SolarWinds Software”.
