
Beyond Badges: What the Coast Guard's Maritime Cybersecurity Rule Signals for Facility Access
The Coast Guard's first mandatory maritime cybersecurity rule (33 CFR Part 101, effective July 16, 2025) bolts a documented, auditable security program onto the same Facility Security Plan that governs who enters the gate. Here's what the converged-security standard means for visitor and vendor access at ports, terminals, and the facilities in their supply chains.

