Who oversees the Maritime Cyber Readiness Branch?

The Maritime Cyber Readiness Branch is overseen by CGCYBER, which is the Coast Guard's Cyber Command. This branch focuses on enhancing the cybersecurity posture of the maritime sector, ensuring that maritime operations are secure from cyber threats. CGCYBER develops policies, procedures, and best practices to protect maritime systems and infrastructure, including both commercial and governmental assets.

Understanding this oversight is crucial because CGCYBER plays a vital role in coordinating cybersecurity initiatives and responses across various levels of the Coast Guard and in partnership with industry stakeholders. This ensures a unified approach to safeguarding maritime interests in an increasingly digitized and interconnected environment.