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While this edition of Proceedings focuses on cybersecurity, it is not the only recent edition focused on security challenges. Previous edition topics include: maritime domain aware- ness, enhancing global supply chain security, and maritime border security. Each explored the concerns and security risks associated with the physical domain and the need to develop a marine activity common situational picture to improve safety and security. As this edition of Proceedings adds to that discussion, so, too, does cybersecurity add to the Coast Guard's overall efforts to address the many safety and security challenges in the maritime domain. It is apparent from the variety of articles that cybersecurity is a complex topic. While on the surface, cyberspace appears to be mostly a technical domain that requires technical solutions to secure it, a quick perusal of the articles in this issue makes it very clear that technical solutions are only part of the answer. The f rst section is made up of articles that address governance issues surrounding mari- time transportation system cybersecurity. Included in the next section is an article by Mr. Ron Schnell that addresses a decidedly non-technical approach that is a favorite tool of many accomplished hackers — social engineering. The title of this issue lists three aspects of cybersecurity: vulnerabilities, threats, and risk management. With the exception of extremely specialized systems, we all are faced with the same sets of vulnerabilities, because we all use systems that are dependent on a few different operating systems and essential applications. Likewise, the threats we face are similar. The article by LCDR Marshall Newberry on maritime critical infrastructure cyber risk describes some threat categories that apply across industry and government. Additionally, due to global supply chain interconnectivity, moving people, cargo, and ves- sels eff ciently and securely relies on a regular information exchange between government and industry. Several articles in this issue address the importance of information sharing and intelligence. Finally, we have devoted a section to the insider threat, which is a real problem for public and private sector organizations. Managing risk is where each service provider organiza- tion must apply inside knowledge regarding critical business processes and the systems those processes depend on. It will never be possible for us to create a completely secure information technology system, so we must all apply shared knowledge of vulnerabilities and threats and our internal knowledge of the systems we are responsible for to manage limited resources to minimize overall risk to our organizations. It is critical that we work together to share information about cyber activities within the maritime domain to ensure our electronic borders are secure from bad cyber actors, and to enable eff cient and effective global supply chain operation. Champion's Point of View 5 Winter 2014 – 2015 Proceedings www.uscg.mil/proceedings Editorial Team Barbara Chiarizia Executive Editor Leslie C. Goodwin Art Director Sarah K. Webster Managing Editor Proceedings is published quarterly in the interest of safety at sea under the auspices of the Marine Safety & Security Council. Special permission for republication, either in whole or in part, except for copyrighted mate- rial, is not required, provided credit is given to Proceedings. The articles contained in Proceed- ings are submitted by diverse public and private interests in the maritime community as a means to promote maritime safety and security. The views expressed by the authors do not necessarily represent those of the U.S. Coast Guard or the Department of Homeland Security or represent off cial policy. Editorial Contact Email: HQS-DG-NMCProceedings@ uscg.mil Mail: Commandant (CG-DCO-84) ATTN: Editor, Proceedings Magazine U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7318 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. S.E. Washington, DC 20593-7318 Web: www.uscg.mil/proceedings Phone: (202) 372-2316 Subscription Requests Proceedings is free. Subscriptions www.uscg.mil/proceedings by CAPT MiChael C. DiCkey Deputy Commander U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Command