US Needs To Secure Maritime Ports By Securing Network Ports

Feb 24

From: EurasiaReview | Heritage Foundation Op-Ed

By Riley Walters*

Maritime connectedness continues to be a key asset for U.S. economic and strategic interests. Threats to port and vessel network systems have long been overshadowed by concerns about kinetic attacks and supply-chain security. All maritime stakeholders remain at risk of cyber intrusion as cyber attackers seek any and all means of accessing maritime networks. Therefore, key measures need to be in place to evolve symbiotically as new threats emerge.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and maritime stakeholders need to stay ahead of these risks in order to keep trade flow maximized, while avoiding the creation of regulations that may slow trade and hinder business.