U.S. Cyber Command operators participate in Cyber Guard 25-2 exercise on June 3, 2025, at Fort George G. Meade, MD. The exercise, in coordination with the Joint Staff, simulates scenarios that test response protocols and defensive and offensive techniques across geographic areas of responsibility (Photo credit: U.S. Cyber Command).

DefenseScoop reports,

“During its most recent capstone exercise, U.S. Cyber Command created a joint task force with the Coast Guard to defend ports against cyberattacks…

“Using its memorandum of agreement with the Coast Guard, DCDC created Task Force Port for the exercise and charged a Coast Guard official with leading it.

“That MOA gives Cybercom the ability to quickly provide capabilities and forces to the Coast Guard for emergent needs…”

Looks like Coast Guard expertise in the Cyber field is being recognized.