September 26, 2018
Contact: Tanya Castaneda, (619) 686-6330, tcastaneda@portofsandiego.org
SAN DIEGO, Calif.: On September 26, 2018, the Port of San Diego issued the following statement from Chief Executive Officer Randa Coniglio regarding a cybersecurity incident.
“The Port of San Diego has experienced a serious cybersecurity incident that has disrupted the agency’s information technology systems. The Port first received reports of the disruption on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. The Port has mobilized a team of industry experts and local, regional, state and federal partners to minimize impacts and restore system functionality, with priority placed on public safety-related systems. The Harbor Police Department has alternative systems and procedures in place to minimize impacts to public safety. Additionally, we have reported this disruption to the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services. Port employees are currently at work but have limited functionality, which may have temporary impacts on service to the public, especially in the areas of park permits, public records requests, and business services. No further information is available at this time; updates will be provided as information is available,” said Port of San Diego CEO Randa Coniglio.
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