Strengthening Maritime Cyber Resilience: NUARI Supports MTS Compliance with 2025 Coast Guard Standards

NUARI offers specialized services to help U.S. Maritime Transportation System (MTS) organizations meet the Coast Guard’s new cybersecurity requirements effective July 16, 2025.

For over two decades, NUARI has advised public and private organizations facing complex security challenges. Our maritime cybersecurity offerings reflect both deep technical expertise and a commitment to mission readiness. By partnering with NUARI, MTS organizations gain:

Confidence in compliance

Access to leading cyber experts

Proven training and assessment tools

A proactive approach to resilience

Meeting these rules is more than a box-checking exercise. NUARI’s philosophy is to help organizations embed cybersecurity into everyday maritime operations, creating a culture where preparedness, vigilance, and improvement are part of the job. This approach not only ensures compliance but also strengthens overall operational resilience against evolving threats.

• Cyber Vulnerability Assessments: NUARI conducts tailored audits to identify and address cybersecurity gaps, meeting the Coast Guard’s annual assessment mandate.
• Cybersecurity Strategy and Planning: NUARI helps organizations develop and update plans aligned with NIST and CISA standards, ensuring compliance and integration with operational resilience.
• Workforce Training and Readiness: NUARI provides workforce training, scenario-based exercises, and the DECIDE® platform for ongoing skill development, compliance with CySO designation and training, and regular cyber drills.
• Continuous Improvement and Compliance Documentation: NUARI delivers operational exercises, reviews, and reports, supporting audit trails, compliance documentation, and a resilient cyber-aware culture.

In a previous article, we explored how NUARI’s tailored strategies and resilience training programs are enabling organizations to address cybersecurity gaps and enhance the safety of the maritime sector. The article detailed NUARI’s approach to assessing vulnerabilities, supporting workforce development, and fostering a culture of continuous learning to strengthen cyber resilience across the industry.

The Coast Guard’s 2025 cybersecurity rule represents a historic shift for maritime security. With NUARI’s assessments, training, strategic planning, and support, MTS operators can meet these requirements with confidence — and emerge stronger, safer, and better prepared for the future.