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From Final Rule to Fully Trained: Practical Direction for Meeting the U.S. Coast Guard’s Maritime Cybersecurity Requirements
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As the maritime industry grapples with the increasing threat and frequency of sophisticated cyberattacks, the need to invest in a strong cybersecurity culture has never been greater. The U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Cyber Rule makes it clear—vessel and facility owners and operators must enact a strategic approach to strengthen
cybersecurity defenses for the nation’s critical maritime infrastructure. With the first compliance deadline of January 12, 2026, looming, the industry must act swiftly to meet the rigorous standards of the Cybersecurity Training Deadline.
From Final Rule to Fully Trained: Practical Direction for Meeting the U.S. Coast Guard’s Maritime Cybersecurity Requirements is the third in a series of papers reflecting ABS Consulting's insights into navigating the evolving digital threat landscape. The paper explores the first important step to compliance: cybersecurity training.
This paper unlocks critical insights to meeting compliance, including:
- The Economics of Operational Readiness
- Understanding the Two-Year Timeline
- Training: Your Most Important Investment
- Why You Need to Invest in Cybersecurity Culture
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