The Final Countdown: Closing the Gaps Before Coast Guard Enforcement Tightens Intended Audience
As enforcement of the Coast Guard cybersecurity rule matures, organizations must ensure their cybersecurity programs are not only documented but operationally effective. Inspections and reviews increasingly focus on evidence of execution—testing, monitoring, and incident readiness—rather than policy alone.
This webinar focuses on identifying and closing last-mile gaps that often emerge late in the compliance lifecycle. It examines discrepancies between documented plans and operational reality, highlights common findings from exercises and assessments, and outlines practical steps organizations can take to strengthen readiness before enforcement intensifies. The session emphasizes realism, sustainability, and defensibility.
"For port authorities, cybersecurity isn’t just an IT responsibility: it’s a governance and operational risk issue. Leadership needs to know who owns the risk, where the gaps are, and how to fund the work that actually reduces exposure. This session is about turning those responsibilities into a practical, defensible cybersecurity program.”
— Cliff Neve
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
Identify common last-stage compliance deficiencies
Evaluate whether documented controls are operationally effective
Prepare for Coast Guard inspections and follow-up actions
Strengthen incident response testing and escalation procedures
Enter the next compliance cycle with confidence and reduced risk
What to Expect
35 minutes of no-fluff guidance
A practical framework you can adapt to your organization
Examples of how successful organizations structure their plans
Actionable next steps you can immediately assign to FSOs, CySOs, IT, and operations teams
Town Hall Webinar Host
November 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central
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