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Cybersecurity Compliance for U.S.-Flagged Maritime Operations

$199.99

This comprehensive course offers an in-depth understanding of the Coast Guard’s final rule on cybersecurity in the Marine Transportation System, effective July 16, 2025. Participants will learn how to implement mandatory cybersecurity requirements, develop robust Cybersecurity Plans, and ensure compliance to protect against evolving cyber threats. Key topics include the designation of a Cybersecurity Officer, understanding implementation timelines, and preparing for potential delays.

In this course you will learn the following:
* Understand the background, purpose, and scope of the final rule.
* Identify cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities within the MTS.
* Define key cybersecurity terms and concepts used in the rule.
* Outline the roles and responsibilities of vessel/facility owners/operators and Cybersecurity Officers (CySOs).
* Detail the required elements of a Cybersecurity Plan and Cyber Incident Response Plan.
* Explain the procedures for drills, exercises, recordkeeping, and communications related to cybersecurity.
* Describe the required cybersecurity measures, including account security, device security, data security, training, risk management, supply chain security, resilience, network segmentation, and physical security.
* Understand compliance dates, documentation requirements, and processes for non-compliance, waivers, and equivalencies.
* Recognize the potential costs and benefits of compliance.
* Understand the Coast Guard’s request for comments on potential implementation delays for U.S.-flagged vessels.

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NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all course purchases are for access to the course for a period of 1-year.  At the end of the one year term, the course will be set to “inactive”. 

Additional information

Federal Register Title

Cybersecurity in the Marine Transportation System. Document Number: 2025-00708

Course SKU

FR-25-507-1

Why This Course Is Important

Without this training, maritime professionals risk non-compliance with critical cybersecurity regulations, exposing their vessels and operations to significant cyber threats and potential penalties.