Maritime Critical Infrastructure Protection

Download or read book Maritime Critical Infrastructure Protection written by Gregory C. Wilshusen and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-09 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: U.S. maritime ports handle more than $1.3 trillion in cargo annually. The operations of these ports are supported by information and communication systems, which are susceptible to cyber-related threats. Failures in these systems could degrade or interrupt operations at ports, including the flow of commerce. Federal agencies -- in particular the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) -- and industry stakeholders have specific roles in protecting maritime facilities and ports from physical and cyber threats. The objective of this report was to identify the extent to which DHS and other stakeholders have taken steps to address cybersecurity in the maritime port environment. Figures. This is a print on demand report.