MARITIME RISK SYMPOSIUM
Navigating the New Normal - USCG Cyber Rules & Industrial Reality
Session Abstract
With the U.S. Coast Guard’s cybersecurity mandates now in full effect, this panel unites regulators and industry leaders to examine the first year of compliance across the Gulf Coast’s petrochemical sector. Representatives from industry will share lessons learned from implementing required Cyber Plans, the resulting impacts on supply chain and operations, and strategies for aligning regulatory demands with corporate governance.
Session Takeaway
Attendees will gain practical insight into what effective compliance looks like—and how to balance security with commercial fluidity in a high-stakes maritime environment.
Session Speakers
Scott Blough - Moderator
Mandiant, Part of Google Cloud
A "Builder and Operator" with over 30 years of security experience, this expert transforms legacy programs into high-performance engines. They bridge the gap between technical risk and business value across Fortune 10 healthcare and global maritime infrastructure. Notable achievements include developing the first NIST-annotated RMF for U.S. Coast Guard movable bridges and advising NATO, DHS, and the DoD. They specialize in stabilizing security postures and ensuring cyber maturity aligns with maritime resilience and growth.
Nick Parham
USCG, Maritime Security Policy
Jay Maher
InfraGard Energy Chief
Bio Coming Soon!
Michael DeVolld
ABS Consulting
Bio Coming Soon!
Larry Medrano
Port of Corpus Christi Authority
Larry Medrano is the acting Cybersecurity Manager for the Port of Corpus Christi, leading strategic development of its cybersecurity program and helping the Port achieve ISO 27001:2022 certification. He also serves as acting Deputy Chief of Cybersecurity & Threat Intelligence for the Houston FBI InfraGard Maritime Cross-Sector Council. With over a decade in government cybersecurity, he holds CISSP, CISM, CRISC, and CCISO certifications, an MBA, a B.S., and additional IT degrees.
