OT Security in Ports: Lessons from the Coast Guard’s Latest Warning

The cranes that move goods in and out of America’s busiest ports (some of the most essential components of our national logistics chain) are under growing scrutiny. In a newly issued MARSEC Directive 105-5, the U.S. Coast Guard has raised red flags about the cybersecurity risks that come with ship-to-shore (STS) cranes manufactured in China. These cranes, mostly produced by state-owned enterprises like Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC), make up nearly 80% of the STS equipment at U.S. ports. While efficient and widely used, they are a risk to supply chains thanks to built-in…