CHINA & IRAN: On Radar
U.S. Vs. China:
Investigation by Select Committee on the CCP, House Homeland Finds Potential Threats to U.S. Port Infrastructure Security from China
September 12th, 2024
The House Select Committee on the CCP released the attached report today detailing their findings regarding ZPMC STS cranes.
“The evidence gathered during our joint investigation indicates that ZPMC could, if desired, serve as a Trojan horse capable of helping the CCP and the PRC military exploit and manipulate U.S. maritime equipment and technology at their request.” “This vulnerability in our critical infrastructure has the potential to affect Americans from coast to coast.”
US ProTech, Inc. is a long-standing member in Los Angeles and Long Beach as a member of the US Coast Guard Cybersecurity Subcommittee. Recently discussed, the Committee examined cybersecurity issues with ZMPC STS cranes. It has been a consensus of the Subcommittee that factors not covered, nor discussed in the report are of more consequence to maritime cybersecurity. Also debated have been the mitigation efforts which could potentially insulate organizations from being impacted by the vulnerabilities discussed in the FULL REPORT.
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The Problem: “ZPMC has repeatedly requested remote access to its STS cranes operating at various U.S. ports, with a particular focus on those located on the West Coast.” “If granted, this access could potentially be extended to other PRC government entities, posing a significant risk due to the PRC’s national security laws that mandate cooperation with state intelligence agencies.”