NATIONAL MARITIME CYBERSECURITY PLAN ships. 14 Federal maritime cybersecurity forces exist, but are not sufficiently staffed, resourced, and trained to monitor, protect, and mitigate cyber threats across the maritime sector. Domestic and foreign ports present risks to vessels, both civilian and military. Ports present the opportunity for adversaries to control commerce and delay force projection. The United States Coast Guard will field cyber protection teams to support federal maritime security coordination of MTSA-regulated facilities and aid in marine investigations, as required. 14 United States Department of Homeland Security, Consequences to Seaport Operations From Malicious Cyber Activity, 2016,pp6 10