Image for representation purposes only<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe U.S. Coast Guard has issued a new cybersecurity directive, warning about serious risks with Chinese-made ship-to-shore (STS) cranes used in American ports.<\/p>\n
These cranes handle nearly 80% of container operations in the U.S. and have remote access features that could be misused, threatening national security.<\/p>\n
The latest directive, MARSEC 105-5, was released on November 13, 2024. It builds on a similar notice from February after President Joe Biden ordered that additional measures are required to protect U.S. ports from cyber threats linked to China.<\/p>\n
The Coast Guard said, \u201cThese cranes may be controlled, serviced, and programmed from remote locations, which could leave them open to attacks.\u201d<\/p>\n
Port operators must contact their local Coast Guard office to get a copy of the new rules, which are not shared publicly due to security concerns.<\/p>\n
The Coast Guard worked with other agencies, including the Department of Defense and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), to establish the revised guidelines.<\/p>\n
Concerns have been growing for some time. Earlier this year, reports surfaced that suspicious modems were found on some cranes, raising fears of spying.<\/p>\n
A congressional investigation found a \u201cpattern of suspicious device installations,\u201d suggesting the cranes could be used to interfere with port operations.<\/p>\n
In response, the Biden administration imposed a 25% tariff on Chinese-made cranes for orders placed after May 2024, although some exceptions were made.<\/p>\n
The American Ports Association has criticised the move, saying it raises costs without offering clear alternatives.<\/p>\n
The Department of Homeland Security and CISA launched a new cybersecurity training platform for port operators to improve security.<\/p>\n
However, a recent report from DHS found that only 36% of private operators have used Coast Guard cybersecurity services, leaving many ports at risk.<\/p>\n
References: Industrial Cyber, Info Risk Today<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \t
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