Cydome Launches Cyber-Incident Reporting Tool as New U.S. Maritime Regulations Take Hold

Nir Ayalon, CEO and Founder of Cydome

The U.S. maritime sector is now facing one of its most stringent cybersecurity compliance mandates to date, and the clock has already started ticking. Federal regulations that went into enforcement on July 16 require all U.S.-bound maritime operators to report cyber incidents, creating a sweeping obligation for shipowners, terminal operators, and offshore facilities.

To help operators navigate the new regulatory minefield, maritime cybersecurity firm Cydome has launched a free, class-endorsed digital tool that automates the entire reporting process. The company says the platform can transform a potentially cumbersome task into a few clicks, dramatically reducing the risk of non-compliance.

“This tool puts operators back in control,” said Nir Ayalon, CEO and Founder of Cydome. “We designed it to be simple enough for maritime companies, yet powerful enough to deliver a full audit trail for inspectors. With enforcement now real, the sector needs a no-obstacle solution, and we’re proud to deliver exactly that.”

Everyday incidents now require a paper trail

The new rules do not just target large-scale breaches. Routine operational disruptions can trigger a mandatory report: GPS spoofing, short satellite communications dropouts, software update failures, account lockouts caused by mistyped passwords, or even the insertion of an unauthorized USB drive on the bridge.

The consequences for missing a report are steep. The U.S. Coast Guard can levy significant civil fines, suspend a vessel’s certificate, detain ships in port, or issue Captain of the Port orders that halt cargo operations entirely until vulnerabilities are addressed.

Cydome’s data indicates that shipping companies face cyber-related issues roughly every three days. For fleets with dozens of vessels, that could easily translate into hundreds of required reports over the course of a year.

One workflow for crews, CISOs, and regulators

Cydome’s platform integrates the Coast Guard’s incident templates directly into a guided workflow. Reports are auto-populated, timestamped, and routed from onboard IT personnel through the CISO and senior management, then on to the National Response Center. The system is designed to support both large fleets with cyber teams and smaller operators with limited resources.

Dr. Gary Kessler, former cyber official at the U.S. Coast Guard

“Policy alone won’t keep ships safe; crews need a clear, repeatable way to act,” said Dr. Gary Kessler, former U.S. Coast Guard cyber official and maritime cybersecurity expert. “By translating every Coast Guard requirement into a straightforward process, Cydome delivers that clarity, and because the solution is class-endorsed, the same disciplined approach works across multi-class fleets and the new European rules as well.”

A transatlantic compliance strategy

The platform is already positioned to meet the EU’s NIS2 directive, which has taken effect and will soon see active enforcement. Mixed fleets operating under multiple regulatory regimes can use the same tool to streamline reporting for both U.S. and European authorities.

Cydome’s move reflects a broader shift in the maritime industry as cybersecurity obligations become as integral as safety drills and ballast water checks. With enforcement now underway and inspectors empowered to demand evidence, operators no longer have the luxury of informal processes.

The message is clear: in an era when a lost satellite signal or a corrupted navigation update can trigger federal action, a disciplined, automated compliance strategy is no longer optional.