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New Bureau of Port Security to oversee ship and port safety, cyber threats included https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/centre-set-up-bureau-port-security-vessels-ports-jenmmon1?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #PortSecurity #MaritimeSecurity #IndianPorts #ShippingNews

Ports keep the world moving—but cybercriminals and nation-state hackers are targeting them now more than ever.

Recent reports have revealed a surge in attacks that could disrupt global supply chains and compromise security. Stronger public-private partnerships, updated strategies, and open sharing of threat intelligence are vital to keeping our ports and economies safe.

#PortSecurity #CyberResilience #CriticalInfrastructure #SupplyChain #MaritimeSecurity

Ports are under cyber siege—CCDCOE warns of rising attacks on maritime infrastructure. Securing the seas now also means securing the code. ⚓💻
#CyberDefense #PortSecurity

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/23/ccdcoe-maritime-port-cyber-attacks/

HR 2390 Passed in House – Replacing Chinese Port Cranes – Moves to the Senate with poor prospects for passage there – https://tinyurl.com/4t547u5c #Legislation #PortSecurity

🤓 Network engineers -- Do you know what 802.1X and/or AAA is?

👉 Help me settle a debate with this completely unscientific poll.

#networkengineering #networksecurity #wireless #wifi #wirelessecuity #ieee #8021x #eap #aaa #radius #portsecurity

🚢 While headlines focus on border security, America’s maritime cybersecurity remains dangerously exposed — and adversaries know it.

With 95,000+ miles of coastline and over 360 ports supporting $5.4 trillion in economic activity and 10 million jobs, the U.S. maritime transportation system is both mission-critical and vulnerable.

The August 2024 ransomware attack at the Port of Seattle proved it: mass cargo delays, a breach of 90,000 personal records, and potential risks to life.

As state-sponsored actors like China and Russia ramp up digital attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure, experts are urging a complete overhaul of America’s maritime cyber posture. A few key problems:
- The U.S. Coast Guard lacks cyber expertise and visibility
- Over 200 Chinese-manufactured cranes with foreign software still operate in U.S. ports
- The maritime industry relies heavily on outdated operational tech and software
- SLTT governments lack funding, clear threat metrics, and secure channels for coordination

The solution? A coordinated strategy that includes:
- Modernizing Coast Guard cyber personnel, training, and tools
- Investing in AI, blockchain, and port software upgrades
- Passing the bipartisan Port Crane Security and Inspection Act
- Strengthening public-private partnerships with port operators
- Preserving FEMA’s port cybersecurity grant programs
- Fast-tracking security clearances for local leaders
- Creating a Maritime Security Trust Fund to reinvest port fees
- Launching scholarships to bring new cyber talent into the maritime domain

With legislation like the Cyber PIVOTT Act and Executive Orders on maritime dominance and SLTT resilience, the U.S. has a chance to rebuild its shipping superiority — and secure the supply chain from the sea up.

At @Efani, we believe critical infrastructure security starts with recognition: cybersecurity isn’t just about the cloud or data centers. It’s about every port, crane, and vessel that keeps the nation moving.

#CyberSecurity #MaritimeSecurity #PortSecurity #CoastGuard #CriticalInfrastructure #NationalSecurity #EfaniSecure

Review – Committee Hearings – Week of 2-9-25 – Port security – Nomination votes and testimony – FY 2025 budget resolution – Short version – https://tinyurl.com/5re2vnbb #Hearings #PortSecurity

Committee Hearings – Week of 2-9-25 – Port security – Nomination votes and testimony – FY 2025 budget resolution – https://tinyurl.com/bdzftdep Subscription required #Hearings #PortSecurity