By Jim Kearns and Andy Lee, Jones Walker LLP On January 17, the U.S. Coast Guard released a final rule on cybersecurity in the U.S. marine transportation system. The rule establishes cybersecurity
Andy Lee (left) and Jim Kearns (right)
By Jim Kearns and Andy Lee, Jones Walker LLP
On January 17, the U.S. Coast Guard released a final rule on cybersecurity in the U.S. marine transportation system. The rule establishes cybersecurity requirements for U.S.-flag vessels, facilities, and Outer Continental Shelf facilities that are regulated under the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002. These requirements will become effective on July 16 for the owners and operators of such vessels and facilities.
The core requirements for entities covered by the final rule are: (1) to designate a cybersecurity officer (CySO), (2) to develop and maintain cybersecurity plans and assessments, (3) to conduct cybersecurity training and exercises, and (4) to establish technical cybersecurity controls.
An organization’s compliance with the rule’s cybersecurity requirements begins with the designation of the CySO. This person is tasked with implementing and maintaining cybersecurity throughout the organization. The
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