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  • About
    • About Us
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    • Clients
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    • Testimonials
  • Services
    • Cybersecurity
    • USCG Oil Spill Response
    • Maritime Security Development
    • MTSA 2002 Security Training
  • Courses
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Training

Mariner Training Course and Program Approval Updates

Security Training / 3 minutes of reading

Update for companies who are looking for U.S. Coast Guard-approved training. Details on course and programs available for most of 2022.

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Reporting Sexual Assaults on U.S. Vessels

Regulatory Compliance / 2 minutes of reading

Sexual assault is a crime. When the assault occurs onboard a U.S. documented vessel, the Coast Guard must be notified.

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The Risk-Mitigation Value of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential

Risk Management / 4 minutes of reading

RAND Corporation research report offering a comprehensive security assessment of the TWIC Program. Key findings and recommendations are included.

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Email security

Recommendations for Fending Off Malicious Email Attacks

Cybersecurity / 3 minutes of reading

The Marine Transportation System is a target of malicious email spoofing techniques. Any potential threat to your cybersecurity should be taken seriously. Recommendations are provided.

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Continuing Education

The Importance of Continued Education in the Maritime Industry

Security Training / 3 minutes of reading

Continuing education can vary from seminars or one-time classes to online courses and entire degree programs. Benefits include increased personal development opportunities and improving one’s chances for a promotion.

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What is MARAD and What Do They Do?

MTSA Security / 2 minutes of reading

The Office of Maritime Security supports the U.S. maritime transportation system, the U.S. Merchant Marine, and other elements of the U.S. maritime industry. MARAD had several specialties.

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IT & Facility Security Officer Disconnect

Security Development / 3 minutes of reading

Many leading organizations are modeling their global security operations ­centers into fusion centers that bring together all security areas — physical, cyber and privacy — to accomplish more together.

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Cyber Security Incident Reporting Requirements

Cybersecurity / 5 minutes of reading

What are the reporting requirements for an MTSA regulated facility when dealing with a Cyber Security Incident? What is considered a breach of security or suspicious activity? Answers are provided.

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