Coast Guard Cyber Command
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Coast Guard Cyber Command (CGCYBER) is a military unit within the United States Coast Guard dedicated to cybersecurity. Its primary function is to safeguard Coast Guard networks and the maritime environment from cyber threats, ensuring the smooth operation of the Marine Transportation System (MTS).
Mission
The mission of the Coast Guard Cyber Command is to protect the Coast Guard's networks and the Marine Transportation System from cyber threats. This includes defending against cyber attacks, conducting cyber operations, and ensuring the cybersecurity readiness of maritime infrastructure, thereby supporting national defense and economic stability.
Parent organization
CGCYBER operates under the United States Coast Guard, which itself is a part of the Department of Homeland Security. The Coast Guard's broader mission encompasses maritime safety, security, and stewardship, with CGCYBER focusing specifically on the cyber aspects of these responsibilities.
Legislation
Coast Guard Cyber Command was not established by specific legislation but is a part of the Coast Guard's organizational structure adapting to modern cybersecurity needs.
Partners
Number of employees
The exact number of employees within CGCYBER is not publicly detailed due to security concerns.
Organization structure
The structure of CGCYBER includes:
- Cyber Mission Specialist Division which is responsible for the technical aspects of cybersecurity operations.
- Cyber Protection Teams that deploy to defend priority missions and networks.
- Maritime Cyber Readiness Branch focusing on readiness and threat analysis within the maritime sector.
List of programs
- Cyber Protection Teams (CPTs)
- Cyber Mission Specialist (CMS) Program
- Maritime Cyber Readiness Branch activities
Last total enacted budget
Specific budget details for CGCYBER are not publicly disclosed, but it is funded through the Department of Homeland Security's budget allocations for the Coast Guard.
Leader
Rear Admiral John W. Mauger serves as the Commander of the Coast Guard Cyber Command.
Services provided
CGCYBER provides services like defending Coast Guard networks, conducting cyber operations, and protecting the Marine Transportation System from cyber threats. It collaborates with other government agencies to enhance maritime cybersecurity, conducts training, and supports incident response when cyber-attacks occur.
Regulations overseen
As part of the Coast Guard, CGCYBER does not directly oversee federal regulations but ensures compliance with cybersecurity policies that affect maritime operations under the Coast Guard's jurisdiction.
Headquarters address
Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA 94501
Website
Wikipedia article
wikipedia:United States Coast Guard Cyber Command