Proposed TSA cyber regulation addresses harmonization, alignment with performance-based standards

The Transportation Security Administration addresses harmonization with other cyber regulations in a proposed rulemaking setting up requirements for the pipeline and rail sectors, based on feedback received from industry and other stakeholders.

The agency announced plans in 2022 to establish a comprehensive cyber regulatory regime for the pipeline and rail sectors through an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking. In a Nov. 7 notice, TSA explains its approach to establishing a formal regulatory regime, with an opportunity for further...