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Share this: Understand Which TSA Security Directives Must be Submitted by Airports before April 2022 Article February 17, 2022 Cybersecurity Government & Public Sector Risk & Cybersecurity Table of Contents Many airport and airline operators are being asked or required to comply with the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) newest Security Directives to combat cybersecurity threats. The first step of compliance is registering a cybersecurity coordinator and alternate with the TSA by March 30, 2022. Why is the TSA Introducing New Security Directives? The Colonial Pipeline ransomware hack in May 2021, ceased operations of the pipeline for several days, driving gas shortages along the East Coast and leaving many airports with concerns on fuel reserves to maintain refueling operations. The pipeline hack coupled with the SolarWinds and Microsoft Exchange cyberattacks has driven the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confront the growing threat of cyberattacks by launching a series of 60-day cybersecurity-focused sprints to operationalize cybersecurity efforts and raise public awareness of key cybersecurity priorities. The DHS cybersecurity and transportation sprint resulted in the TSA issuing two new Security Directives and additional guidance to strengthen cybersecurity across the transportation sector. What are the New TSA Security Directives? The Security Directives require owners and operators to implement the following measures: Designate a cybersecurity coordinator. Report cybersecurity incidents to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within 24 hours. Develop and implement a cybersecurity incident response plan. Complete a cybersecurity vulnerability assessment. Subscribe and stay on top of it all. Join our mailing list and be the first to receive alerts, newsletters and webinar invitations by email. Subscribe Who is Impacted by the New TSA Security Directives? The Security Directives became effective on December 31, 2021....

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