Strengthening Port Cybersecurity: New Requirements for Digital Infrastructure Grants.
This law introduces new rules for ports seeking federal grants to acquire digital infrastructure or software components. The goal is to enhance the security of critical transportation infrastructure. Ports must now certify they have an approved cybersecurity plan or commit to developing one, protecting supply chains from cyber threats.
Key points
Ports applying for funds for digitalization must have or develop a plan to manage cybersecurity risks associated with new hardware and software.
The changes aim to protect key port infrastructure from cyberattacks, leading to greater stability in the movement of goods and economic security.
This requirement applies specifically to the Port Infrastructure Development Program.
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