The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued a critical report on the US Coast Guard's cybersecurity strategy regarding the maritime transportation system. Although the Coast Guard provides assistance and conducts inspections, it suffers from a lack of proper data on vulnerabilities and past cybersecurity incidents. Moreover, its 2021 strategy is insufficient, failing to adequately define risks, set measurable targets, or specify necessary resources. The increasing threat from nation-state actors and cybercriminals underscores the urgent need for an effective cybersecurity framework to protect the $5.4 trillion economic activity linked to US ports and waterways.
Despite its efforts, the US Coast Guard lacks a comprehensive strategy to protect the maritime transportation system from escalating cyber threats, warns GAO.
GAO stresses that the Coast Guard’s existing cybersecurity strategy fails to define vulnerabilities, measurable success targets, or necessary resources for effective implementation.
Increasing cyber threats from foreign governments and hackers pose risks to the maritime transportation system, which supports $5.4 trillion in economic activity annually.
The Coast Guard's inability to access complete cybersecurity inspection data hinders its capability to address vulnerabilities effectively, according to a recent GAO audit.
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