The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act, crucial for sharing threat intelligence between private sector and government, is set to expire soon, posing risks to maritime security. Officials warn of an 80% to 90% reduction in information flow pertaining to cybersecurity, affecting port authorities and crane operators. The military requires 17 commercial ports for logistics, which are vulnerable to espionage attempts. The Volt Typhoon unit has infiltrated U.S. maritime infrastructure, demonstrating the urgent need for renewed cybersecurity legislation to protect against potential disruptions during conflicts.
"We can expect, roughly, potentially, if this expires, maybe an 80% to 90% reduction in cyber information flows, like raw flows," she added.
The U.S. military relies on 17 commercial ports for critical logistics and supply chain operations.
Last year, a sprawling congressional probe found that numerous seaports around the U.S. contain technology originating from Chinese manufacturers that could enable espionage and sabotage.
Volt Typhoon, a prominent Beijing-backed espionage unit, has been found inside maritime platforms around the U.S. and its territories, including in Guam.
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