The more the maritime industry relies on digitalization and tech to increase its efficiency, the more it becomes vulnerable to cyber threats and a new report from the Government Accountability Office says
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The more the maritime industry relies on digitalization and tech to increase its efficiency, the more it becomes vulnerable to cyber threats and a new report from the Government Accountability Office says that the cybersecurity risks facing thr U.S. Maritime Transportation System (MTS) are significant and increasing with China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and transnational criminal organizations posing the greatest threats.
GAO says that, according to federal and nonfederal officials, cyber incidents have already affected port operations, and the potential impacts of future incidents could be severe.
The Coast Guard assists MTS owners and operators through offering direct technical assistance, providing voluntary guidelines for implementing cybersecurity practices, and sharing cyber threat information. The service also provides oversight through facility and vessel inspections, including the identification and documentation of cybersecurity-related deficiencies. However, says the GAO, the Coast Guard cannot readily access complete
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