ICS Security in Maritime Transportation: A White Paper Examining the Security and Resiliency of Critical Transportation Infrastructure

The John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center was asked by the Office of Security of the Maritime Administration to examine the issue of industrial control systems (ICS) security in the Maritime Transportation System (MTS), and to develop a white paper based upon its findings for circulation amongst MTS stakeholders. In evaluating the issue, this paper first discusses the role of the MTS as part of the domestic and international transportation system and global supply chain, and provides examples of the economic impact of past natural and manmade disruptions to the MTS. It next explores the uses and applications of ICS throughout the MTS, identifies potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities of ICS, and provides examples of possible ICS failures and the potential impact on the MTS. Finally, the paper explores the issue in the context of Federal policy governing critical infrastructure, cybersecurity and supply chain resilience, and makes a number of recommendations that government agencies and the private sector might consider in order to mitigate the ICS security risks.

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• Record URL:
  • https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10057
• Corporate Authors:

  Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

  Cambridge, MA  United States  02142

  Maritime Administration

  Office of Security
  1200 New Jerseay Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Wallischeck, Eric York
• Publication Date: 2013-7-29

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Edition: White Paper
• Features: Appendices; Figures; Maps; Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: 48p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Computer security; Control systems; Data protection; Maritime industry; National security; Risk assessment; Security
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Security and Emergencies; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01493165
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: DOT-VNTSC-MARAD-13-01
• Files: NTL, TRIS, RITA, ATRI, USDOT
• Created Date: Sep 19 2013 12:15PM