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ARTICLE · 26 JULY 2017

US Coast Guard Issues Draft Navigation And Inspection Circular For Cyber Risks For MTSA Regulated

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The United States Coast Guard released a draft NVIC consisting of guidance regarding (1) the USCG's interpretation of the existing regulatory requirements under MTSA with respect to cybersecurity measures;

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The United States Coast Guard released a draft NVIC consisting of guidance regarding (1) the USCG's interpretation of the existing regulatory requirements under MTSA with respect to cybersecurity measures; and (2) the implementation of a "cyber risk management governance program."

On July 12, 2017, the United States Coast Guard ("USCG") announced a draft Navigation and Inspection Circular ("draft NVIC") No. 05-17 entitled "Guidelines for Addressing Cyber Risks at Maritime Transportation Security Act ("MTSA")." The draft NVIC consists of two enclosures providing guidance regarding (1) the USCG's interpretation of the existing regulatory requirements under MTSA with respect to cybersecurity measures; and (2) the implementation of a "cyber risk management governance program." While not legally binding, the USCG instructed facility operators to utilize this guidance until specific cyber risk management regulations are put into place.

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