Designing Network Segmentation

This technical workshop is designed to help maritime organizations understand and implement effective network segmentation strategies in accordance with the US Coast Guard’s Cybersecurity in the Marine Transportation System (MTS) Final Rule. Participants will explore practical approaches to separating IT and OT systems, controlling data flows, and reducing the risk of cyber incidents spreading across networks.

Key Topics Covered:

• USCG segmentation requirements and regulatory rationale

• Designing logical and physical network boundaries

• Segmenting OT, business, vendor, and guest networks

• Use of VLANs, firewalls, and access control lists (ACLs)