"US Bolsters Port Cybersecurity, Phases Out Chinese-Made Cranes"

President Biden is set to sign an executive order aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity of US ports, particularly targeting Chinese-manufactured shipping cranes, which are a potential security concern due to their use of Chinese software. The order will require adherence to international safety regulations, reporting of maritime cyber attacks, and investment in port infrastructure. Concerns about the cranes being used for Chinese surveillance have prompted the administration to take action, with a focus on onshoring port crane manufacturing in the long term. The move comes amid growing cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure and follows previous legislative efforts to address port crane security vulnerabilities.