Long Beach Port Launches Cyber Defense Operations Center Amid Decline in Cargo Volumes
The Port of Long Beach has launched a Cyber Defense Operations Center (CDOC) to enhance its cybersecurity measures. This initiative comes as the port experiences a 5.7% decline in cargo volumes, handling nearly 818,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in April. The CDOC aims to double the number of on-site staff dedicated to protecting the port's digital supply chain. The port has partnered with the U.S. Coast Guard to assess and improve its cybersecurity infrastructure. This move is part of a broader effort to safeguard against increasing cyber threats, as highlighted by a recent cyberattack on the Port of Seattle and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The Long Beach port's CEO, Noel Hacegaba, emphasized the importance of integrating cyber operations with harbor patrol to ensure seamless incident management. 
