Summary
This project provides funding for the Cybersecurity Program for the United States Academic Research Fleet (ARFSEC), which aims to enhance the cybersecurity infrastructure of the U.S. Academic Research Fleet (ARF). The ARF, operated by academic institutions within the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS), supports critical scientific research in the oceans, Great Lakes, and polar regions. ARFSEC will help protect sensitive scientific data and support compliance with evolving cybersecurity regulations. By fostering collaboration among ship operators, providing training opp