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USCG Issues Cybersecurity Assessment Initial Scoping and Process Policy Letter

July 7, 2026

USCG Issues Cybersecurity Assessment Initial Scoping and Process Policy Letter On June 2, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard’s (USCG’s) Office of Cybersecurity Policy (CG-MCP) issued Policy Letter 01-26: Cybersecurity Assessment Initial Scoping and Process. The Policy Letter provides guidance that regulated entities may use to identify Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) that is “in scope” for the purposes of applicability under the MTSA Cybersecurity Regulation (33 CFR Part 101 – Subpart F). This process is centered on the use of a Cybersecurity Assessment (CSA). Note: The methodology / process outlined in the Policy Letter is not mandatory. Companies

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USCG Issues Cybersecurity Training Verification Job Aid

January 14, 2026

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Office of Maritime Cybersecurity Policy (CG-MCP) has issued the attached Cybersecurity Training Verification Job Aid (Job Aid) to provide USCG inspectors with targeted questions to verify compliance with MTSA cybersecurity training requirements (33 CFR Part 101, Subpart F). These questions can now be incorporated into existing MTSA inspections and spot checks. Accordingly, please review the Job Aid and be prepared to respond to each of the questions and produce evidence of compliance, if requested. Below is a short summary of the focus areas highlighted in the Job Aid: Cybersecurity Training Program Training Records Untrained Personnel

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