Bottom line: The USCG will now have a centralized authority to coordinate policy, compliance, and enforcement for maritime cybersecurity.
What's happening: The U.S. Coast Guard has established the Office of Maritime Cybersecurity Policy, led by Rear Admiral John P. Neff, to oversee the national strategy for maritime cybersecurity. The office will focus on developing and implementing policies and procedures to protect the nation's maritime transportation systems from cyber threats. The first meeting of the Maritime Cybersecurity Task Force will take place on March 14, 2023.
What to do: Security leaders should engage with the USCG to understand the new office's role and requirements, and ensure their organizations are prepared for the increased focus on maritime cybersecurity.