TSA Proposes Cybersecurity Regulations for Surface Transportation Sector

The TSA has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish cyber risk management and reporting requirements for surface transportation owners and operators. This initiative aims to enhance the cybersecurity resilience of critical transportation infrastructure. The proposed rule builds on previous performance-based requirements and leverages frameworks from NIST and CISA. Stakeholders, including industry partners, are encouraged to provide input on the proposed regulations. The rule is part of a broader effort by the Department of Homeland Security to address cybersecurity across various critical infrastructure sectors. The TSA's proposed regulations are not yet finalized and are still open for public comment.

Key Points: • TSA's proposed rule aims to enhance cybersecurity for surface transportation. • The rule builds on existing performance-based cybersecurity requirements. • Stakeholder input is sought before finalizing the regulations.