Port of Long Beach Unveils New Cyber Defense Operations Center in Port News 18/05/2026 The Port of Long Beach today unveiled a new center dedicated to defending one of America’s busiest seaports against cyberattacks that could disrupt global goods movement and the millions of U.S. livelihoods it supports. During a special edition of his monthly Supply Chain Insight media briefing, Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba announced the opening of the Port’s Cyber Defense Operations Center. He was joined by Frank Colonna, President of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners, and U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Jeffrey Novak, Commander, Southwest District and Deputy Commander, Pacific Area. The event also highlighted the many partnerships that enhance cybersecurity, including the U.S. Coast Guard, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and many other federal, state and local agencies. “Supply chain security is key to supply chain resilience, and with data and digital infrastructure being an ever-increasing part of maritime trade, effective cybersecurity is more important than ever to the global supply chain.” Hacegaba said. The center is a state-of-the-art facility that features enhanced technological capabilities for around-the-clock cybersecurity monitoring and defense and offers the highest level of resiliency to the many data networks that are critical to Port operations. On average, the Port blocks or stops an attempted cyberattack every three seconds. The new center enables the Port to double the number of on-site staff focused on safeguarding the Port’s digital supply chain and further leverage its in-house and contracted resources. “The Cyber Defense Operations Center represents the Port of Long Beach’s latest initiative to strengthen our cybersecurity capabilities,” Hacegaba said. “Through the use of enhanced technology, this center allows us to sustain world-class cybersecurity defenses and protect critical data networks to keep cargo flowing