Vessels and terminals operating in the United States are now under more pressure to report cyber threat activity to federal agencies through a new directive issued by the US Coast Guard (USCG). In a six-page policy letter made public in January, the agency highlighted requirements within the US Maritime Transportation Security Act obliging vessel and facility operators to report 'without delay' suspicious cyber activity and security breaches to the USCG National Response Center (NRC). "The primary purpose of this requirement is to allow the [captain of the port] the opportunity to understand and respond to potential threats to the port area upon receipt of a report from the NRC, and to assess the adequacy of security plans", to prevent a cyber security incident, according to the letter.
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