TSA takes modified approach to applicability in proposed rulemaking for pipeline, rail cybersecurity

The Transportation Security Administration is proposing scoping its cyber requirements for pipeline and rail entities to more effectively capture national security and supply chain risks that were not addressed in previous security directives, according to the latest notice of proposed rulemaking.

“The applicability for this proposed rule is modified from the applicability of the current SD requirements,” TSA says in the NPRM published on Nov. 7. “Since issuance of these SDs, TSA has determined that with respect to permanent...