Critical Infrastructure Partners Information Exchange (CIP-IX)

The Maritime Transportation System depends on a tightly interconnected ecosystem of operators, technology providers, integrators, and professional services firms.

Cyber resilience in this environment cannot be achieved in isolation.

The Critical Infrastructure Partners Information Exchange (CIP-IX) is a structured collaboration platform within MTS-ISAC that connects vetted industry partners with the maritime critical infrastructure community to strengthen operational resilience, enhance threat awareness, and accelerate adoption of cybersecurity best practices.

Why CIP-IX Exists

Ports, terminals, shipping lines, cruise operators, and maritime infrastructure providers rely on a complex supply chain of IT, OT, and IIoT technologies.

CIP-IX provides a formal mechanism for collaboration between operators and the vendors who support them, ensuring that:

Emerging threats and attack patterns targeting maritime environments are shared responsibly.
Cybersecurity and risk management best practices are reinforced across the ecosystem.
Incident response insights are integrated across stakeholders.
Technology providers contribute to evolving standards and operational guidance.
Workforce training and capability development align with real-world operational risk.

What CIP-IX Participation Enables

CIP-IX members have the opportunity to:

Contribute threat intelligence insights relevant to maritime IT, OT, and IIoT environments.
Engage in MTS-ISAC Working Groups and technical discussions.
Participate in webinars and industry briefings.
Support incident response coordination efforts.
Provide input into maritime cybersecurity standards and guidance.
Collaborate on workforce development initiatives.
Increase visibility within the maritime critical infrastructure community.

CIP-IX is not a marketing forum.

It is a professional collaboration environment focused on operational resilience and ecosystem security.

Who Should Participate

CIP-IX is designed for:

Technology vendors supporting maritime IT, OT, and IIoT systems.
Cybersecurity and risk management service providers.
Systems integrators.
Professional services firms operating in the maritime and critical infrastructure sectors.
Solution providers committed to responsible information sharing.