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Welcome to the Cybersecurity Web Site

SECURE - PROTECT - DEFEND

Welcome to the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Cybersecurity Directorate. We are responsible for a full spectrum of information and cybersecurity services within the Auxiliary. Our divisions are comprised of complimentary branches staffed by Auxiliarists bringing significant professional experience from the public, private, and academic sectors.

Our Mission
 The Cybersecurity Directorate will deliver cybersecurity services to proactively protect Coast Guard Auxiliary information technology assets and services; respond to cybersecurity incidents; deliver cybersecurity awareness products and educational information to Auxiliarists for the protection of Auxiliary personnel, assets, and missions; and partner with U.S. Coast Guard and Coast Guard Cyber Command to plan, staff, and execute cybersecurity augmentation support to the Coast Guard and Marine Transportation System.

  • Cybersecurity Operations: DVC-YX Michael Pflieger
  • Cybersecurity Policy & Compliance: DVC-YC Lenny Davis
  • Cybersecurity Education & Awareness: DVC-YR Jack Givens
  • AUXCYBER Program Support: DVC-YG Dawn Muller
  • Cybersecurity Prevention Operations: DVC-YV Gary Kessler
Joseph Espino
Director (DIR-Y)

Deputy Director Cliff Neve
J. Cliff Neve
Deputy Director (DIR-Yd)
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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October 2024 is the 21st annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared October to be National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, helping individuals and organizations protect themselves online as threats to technology and confidential data become more commonplace. All Auxiliarists are strongly encouraged to remain vigilant against cybersecurity threats and to actively apply strong countermeasures in their personal and Auxiliary activities.

This year's Cybersecurity Awareness Month campaign theme - "Secure Our World" - focuses on our increasingly connected world where more of our sensitive information is online. Online convenience comes with risks. Each of us has a part to play in adopting cybersecurity habits and improved online safety behaviors to keep ourselves and others safe whether at work, home, school, or in the Auxiliary. The following four practices are highly effective methods to achieve a strong cybersecurity posture:
  • Use Strong Passwords
  • Enable Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Keep Your Software Updated
  • Recognize and Report Phishing

USCG Auxiliary Cybersecurity Awareness Training
 All Auxiliarists are strongly urged to remain vigilant against cybersecurity threats and to actively apply strong countermeasures in their personal and Auxiliary activities. ALAUX 037/23 emphasizes the importance, issues a reminder for members to practice good cybersecurity hygiene, and provides a refresher briefing.


USCG Cyber Strategic Outlook 2021
 The 2021 USCG Cyber Strategic Outlook charts a path to meet the challenges in the cyber domain. It is organized into three lines of effort that ensure the Coast Guard: (1) is mission ready in cyberspace, (2) protects the Marine Transportation System in cyberspace, (3) and identifies and combats adversaries throughout cyberspace. It specifically calls out leveraging Auxiliary expertise in the cyber domain.

2023 Cyber Trends and Insights in the Marine Environment
 The 2023 Cyber Trends and Insights in the Marine Environment report from Coast Guard Cyber Command aims to provide USCG units and port partners with information to identify and mitigate cyber risks in the marine environment.