The U.S. Coast Guard’s Office of Maritime Cybersecurity Policy released a new guide, Work Instruction 001- Cybersecurity Training Verification Job Aid, to provide a clear and standardized framework for Coast Guard Vessel and Facility inspectors.
This new tool is designed to assist those inspectors in verifying that all U.S.-flagged vessels, facilities, and Outer Continental Shelf facilities have implemented the required cybersecurity training under 33 Code of Federal Regulations Part 101, Subpart F. With these verification procedures now part of routine inspections, operators should be prepared to demonstrate that they have a compliant training program in place, maintain accessible training records, and have a formal process for managing system access for untrained personnel.
This job aid serves as guidance for all routine inspections. The Coast Guard will continually review guidance and policy, and will provide new or updated resources as deemed necessary. While this guide is not a new regulation, it is a critical tool for ensuring operations are in compliance with existing regulations.
The Cybersecurity Training Verification Job Aid can be found on the Coast Guard Maritime Industry Cybersecurity Resource Center website.
For any questions not addressed in this document or regarding the recent regulations, please reach out to the Coast Guard at MTSCyberRule@uscg.mil.
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