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TSA cybersecurity mandates put onus on freight railroad carriers to meet compliance, boost operational resilience
With the release of the new Security Directive by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA), designated passenger and freight railroad carriers must establish and implement a TSA-approved cybersecurity implementation plan and set up a cybersecurity assessment program with an annual plan submitted to the transport agency.
Cybersecurity Is a Key Component to Overcoming Supply Chain Disruption
Gorodenkoff/stock.adobe.com The Covid-19 pandemic has seriously exacerbated existing weaknesses of the global supply chain, significantly impacting a whole range of crucial components including steamship lines, the ports, trucking fleets, and of course the drivers themselves. The American Trucking Association, for example, has estimated a shortage of some 80,000 drivers, a number that’s only expected to grow as the workforce ages.
Growing necessity for rail industry to keep cybersecurity concerns ‘on track’
Technological advancements in the rail industry have increased system interconnections, signaling, control, and telemetry, leading to the overall cybersecurity posture becoming more vulnerable to cyberattacks.
How to Secure Critical Infrastructure When Patching Isn’t Possible
Mission-critical systems can’t just be switched off to apply security updates — so patching can take weeks if not years. By Amir Levintal, Infosec Insider Cyberattacks are on the rise and threatening our digital life and our most intimate information — but also our operational realities.
'Flight shaming' movement shines spotlight on rail cybersecurity
In a recent survey, US and European travelers claimed to have cut back on flights in the past year due to environmental concerns. J.Starcic/METRO Magazine With airline travel in the crosshairs of environmental proponents, the "flight shaming" movement is just taking off, but it’s already making an impact. In a recent survey of over 6,000 US and European travelers, 21% claimed to have cut back on flights in the past year due to environmental concerns.
Why Cybersecurity Is So Essential to the Future of Transportation
An effective cybersecurity solution for rail systems will provide real-time alerts and constant monitoring. Janna Starcic/METRO Magazine Mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) companies that offer on-demand transportation alternatives to private vehicles have proliferated in recent years. These range from ride-hailing services like Uber to micro-mobility platforms like the electric scooter company, Bird.
NIS Directive Is a Good Start for Railway Cybersecurity… But It’s Not Enough
With 5,207 documented incidents and 7.8 billion records exposed, 2017 was a grim year for data security breaches – and things only seem to be getting worse. As malicious actors continue to exploit vulnerable attack vectors, essential service providers like our railway systems are acutely exposed. Cyber-attacks on our railways and metros potentially jeopardize commuting and travelling services, productivity, and overall passenger safety.
Protecting our railways with full-spectrum cyber-security solutions
The ongoing trend1 towards ever-greater urbanisation of the world’s population will continue at a dizzying pace over the coming years, with three in five people projected to live in cities by 20302. But urbanisation comes with a complex set of challenges. Amongst the most pressing: How to move people around in cities which are rapidly growing larger and more congested. Quality transit systems are vital to any metropolis, aiding productivity and fostering social mobility.
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