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Congress, lawmakers, U.S. Capitol Building, incident reporting, CISA — The U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 22, 2018. (MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Major cyber incident reporting requirement, CISA budget hike on precipice of becoming law

The incident reporting legislation, long in the works, also comes with nearly $2.6 billion for the agency for fiscal 2022.

Mar 11, 2022 By Tim Starks

A cargo ship moves under the Bayonne Bridge as it heads out to the ocean on October 06, 2021 in Bayonne, New Jersey. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

A rising tide lifts all boats in maritime cybersecurity

Congress and the White House must act now to safeguard critical chokepoints from cyber disruption, two lawmakers argue.

Oct 8, 2021 By Rep. Michael Gallagher Sen. Angus King

Army soldier — American soldier in military intelligence center. (Getty)

US Army combines fake hacks, natural disaster simulation to test municipal responses

What happens when cyberattacks and natural disasters hit ports all at once?

Sep 24, 2020 By Shannon Vavra

coast guard ransomware — This bulletin came five months after the Coast Guard encouraged mariners to focus on basic cybersecurity measures. (Getty images)

Coast Guard says Ryuk ransomware hit systems that monitor cargo transfers at maritime facility

The attack comes amid growing urgency in the maritime sector over digital threats.

Dec 30, 2019 By Jeff Stone

U.S. Cyber Command training exercise — (Photos provided by U.S. Cyber Command Public Affairs)

U.S. Cyber Command simulated a seaport cyberattack to test digital readiness

The simulation also included officials from throughout the U.S. government and from allied partners to emphasize stronger coordination.

Jul 17, 2019 By Shannon Vavra

After ‘significant’ malware attack, U.S. Coast Guard issues maritime security advisory

The alert comes after the FBI warned private industry about growing cybersecurity risks for vessels, amid ongoing international tensions.

Jul 9, 2019 By Jeff Stone

Douglas Fears — apt. Doug Fears, commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton, addresses the crew and audience at the commissioning ceremony. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Stephen Lehmann.

Bolton reshuffle continues: Trump selects Coast Guard official as new homeland security adviser

The Trump administration has picked Coast Guard Rear Adm. Doug Fears as its new homeland security adviser. Fears has over 30 years of experience in the Coast…

Jun 4, 2018 By Ryan Duffy

Main operations floor for red cell, grey cell and white cell groups for 2017 CDX — Photo by CyberScoop

Inside the NSA’s CDX, a high-tech competition pitting cadets against elite attackers

Professional hackers from the NSA, U.S. Cyber Command and foreign militaries are launching a barrage of cyberattacks this week — against teams of students.

Apr 13, 2017 By Chris Bing

BlackBerry hires former Coast Guard CIO for cyber center

The new center "will be a single touch point for agencies" across the whole range of company products and federal requirements, according to retired Coast Guard Rear…

Dec 7, 2016

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