CBP Encourages ACE Accounts to Add Cybersecurity Point of Contact
CBP is advising companies and importers to add a cybersecurity point of contact to their ACE portal accounts as a hedge against cyberattacks, in a July 23 CSMS message.
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"In recent years, ... (CBP) has seen a dramatic increase in cyberattacks on members of the trade community, causing significant costs and disruptions. CBP is actively working to prevent and mitigate these impacts, often connecting with trade partners to resolve disruptions caused by cyberattacks. Ensuring CBP has the correct contact information for a rapid response is critical," CBP said in its message.
Adding a technical point of contact designated for cybersecurity issues will help CBP contact this person if it finds a legitimate cybersecurity threat, the agency said. This addition may be achieved by completing the steps required to add a general point of contact, as described in the Modernized ACE Portal User Guide (see p. 42).
For questions about this information, email TMOD@cbp.dhs.gov.