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The Definitive Compliance Resource for USCG Final Rule 2025-00708

A comprehensive guide for cybersecurity teams and executives to comply with the U.S. Coast Guard cybersecurity requirements for the Marine Transportation System (MTS). This resource provides actionable frameworks, technical specifications, and policy templates.

Compliance Timeline & Requirements

Immediate Action Effective July 16, 2025

Incident Reporting

Entities must ensure all reportable cyber incidents are reported to the National Response Center (NRC)

Phase 1 By January 12, 2026

Training Requirements

All personnel must complete cybersecurity training including OT-specific training

Phase 2 By July 16, 2027

CySO & Assessment

Designate CySO, complete Cybersecurity Assessment, and submit Cybersecurity Plan

Regulatory Domains Overview

Domain
CFR Citation
Compliance Deadline
Target Audience
Actions
Scope & Applicability

MTSA coverage determination

§ 101.600 - § 101.610
Immediate
Executive/Compliance
Incident Reporting

Cyber incident definitions and reporting

§ 101.620
Immediate
Operations/CySO
CySO Requirements

Cybersecurity Officer designation and duties

§ 101.625
July 16, 2027
Executive/HR
Plan Submission

Cybersecurity Plan development and approval

§ 101.630, § 101.655
July 16, 2027
Compliance/CySO
Drills & Exercises

Quarterly drills and annual exercises

§ 101.635
After Plan Approval
Operations/CySO
Training & Awareness

Mandatory cybersecurity training for all personnel

§ 101.650(d)
January 12, 2026
All Personnel/HR
Technical Controls

Nine mandatory cybersecurity measures

§ 101.650 (a)-(i)
Ongoing
Cyber Team/Engineers
Waivers & Equivalents

Waiver and equivalence submission process

§ 101.665
After Assessment
Executive/Compliance