AXIOS February 21, 2024
President Biden will sign an executive order Wednesday aimed at toughening cybersecurity at U.S. shipping ports and elsewhere in the maritime sector.
Why it matters: Chinese government-linked hackers have already shown interest in targeting U.S. critical infrastructure, including ports, as it prepares for a potential invasion of Taiwan.
- A cyberattack on the maritime sector — including cargo ships and ports — could prompt major disruptions in the global supply chain.
Details: Biden’s executive order will give the U.S. Coast Guard new powers to issue basic cybersecurity requirements for transportation vessels and ports, a group of U.S. officials told reporters during a briefing.
- Port and ship operators will soon be required to report cyber incidents to the Coast...