TSA Renews Rail Security Directives
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on Oct. 23 reported renewing and updating three security directives on passenger and freight railroad cybersecurity.
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TSA Eyes Security Vetting for Certain Public Transportation, Railroad Employees (UPDATED Aug. 22)
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in May proposed vetting requirements for certain public transportation, railroad and over-the-road-bus (OTRB) employees under the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (9/11 Act). On Aug. 22, TSA reported extending the comment period for the proposal.
Supply Side: Duos, SecurityScorecard
Duos Technologies debuts “Head of Cushioning Unit Condition” monitoring for its Railcar Inspector Portal (rip®). Also, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) awards a contract for SecurityScorecard subscriptions that will enable rail and pipeline owner/operators to monitor and assess cybersecurity.
AAR, ASLRRA to TSA: CRM Regulations ‘Not Necessary’
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) and the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) “believe regulation is not required, particularly considering the extensive efforts of the industry to mitigate risk, and the ongoing implementation of Security Directives (SDs) by industry,” the two associations wrote to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on Feb. 1 as part of their submitted comments concerning the agency’s advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) focused on cyber risk management (CRM) in the pipeline and rail sectors.
Associations Petition TSA for Extension of Surface Cyber Risk Management Comment Period
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA), the Association of American Railroads (AAR) and six other groups have petitioned the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for an extension to the public comment period on an advance notice of proposed rulemaking concerning surface cyber risk management.
TSA Eyes Cybersecurity Rulemaking
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking input on ways to strengthen cybersecurity and resiliency in the pipeline and rail freight, passenger and transit sectors.
People News: WTS-LA, TSA
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) and officials from the Port of Los Angeles were honored at the annual WTS-LA Scholarship and Awards dinner. Also, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has appointed 25 voting members to serve on the Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee (STSAC).
TSA Releases Rail Cybersecurity Directive (UPDATED)
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) on Oct. 18 issued a new cybersecurity directive for designated passenger and freight railroads.
Federal Judge Halts Mask Mandate for Transportation, DOJ Appeals (UPDATED)
A Florida judge on April 18 struck down a federal mandate requiring mask use on public transportation and at transportation hubs. While railroads were deciding whether to keep the mandate in place until May 3 or make mask-wearing optional, the Department of Justice (DOJ) on April 20 filed an appeal. The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is weighing in.
Let’s Face It: We’re Vulnerable
RAILWAY AGE MARCH 2022 ISSUE: Cyberattacks are a serious threat that must be faced.