What Happened
Service Creates Focused Group To Tackle Cybersecurity Challenges
The US Coast Guard is driving its zero trust journey for operational technology and information technology systems through a newly created task force. According to Capt. Patrick Thompson, the technical director of infrastructure at the Coast Guard, the task force is providing a focused group of experts to tackle the growing challenge of cybersecurity threats. The initiative aims to meet the 2027 deadline set by the Defense Department and the Office of Management and Budget. The Coast Guard is working to modernize its applications and implement zero trust principles, such as complex passwords and multifactor authentication, to disrupt attacks on industrial control systems. This effort was reported by Federal News Network.