This bill requires ports seeking federal grants for infrastructure projects to address cybersecurity risks when using digital infrastructure or software. Applicants must either certify they have an approved security plan that covers the cybersecurity risks of any digital systems they plan to use, or provide a description of how they will address those risks if they don't yet have such a plan. Ports without an existing approved security plan must update their facility security plans to address these digital infrastructure risks during their next required security plan update. The legislation targets port operators and maritime facilities that receive federal grant funding for infrastructure development. The bill aims to protect federal investments in port infrastructure by ensuring that digital systems used in these critical facilities meet cybersecurity standards before deployment.
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