DHS Approves Tweaked Rail Security Directives Extension
Published Date: 1/21/2025
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The Department of Homeland Security just gave a thumbs-up to updated security rules for critical rail companies, extending them for another year with some tweaks. These changes help rail owners and operators beef up their defenses, especially against new cyber threats, without adding big costs. Everyone affected should keep an eye on these updates to stay safe and compliant on time!
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Stronger cyber-focused rail requirements
Security Directive 1580/82-2022-01A and Security Directive 1580/82-2022-01C extend the performance-based requirements of the 1580/82-2022-01 series for an additional year and amend them to strengthen their effectiveness and address emerging cyber threats. These amended, performance-based requirements apply to owners and operators of critical rail entities.
One-year extension of rail directives
If you are an owner or operator of a critical rail entity, TSA Security Directive 1580-21-01B and Security Directive 1582-21-01B extend the requirements of the 1580-21-01 and 1582-21-01 series for an additional year and include minor revisions. These directives were ratified by the Transportation Security Oversight Board and remain applicable to owners and operators of critical rail entities.
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