Port Cybersecurity Boost: New Security Rules for Digital Infrastructure Funding.
This law establishes new rules for ports seeking federal grants to purchase digital systems and software. To receive funding, ports must certify they have an approved security plan that specifically addresses the cybersecurity risks of these new technologies. The goal is to protect critical national transportation infrastructure from digital threats, thereby safeguarding supply chains and the economy.
Key points
Ports applying for grants to acquire new digital infrastructure (like management software) must now prove they have a plan to secure these systems against cyberattacks.
Existing port security plans must either already cover these digital risks or be quickly updated to include specific cybersecurity measures for the newly funded equipment.
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