What impact does cyber-attacks on GPS enabled computer systems have on commerce at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles California?
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Authors
Cossey, Chad
Erickson, Kristi
Pate, Carrie
Salmon, Gregory
Issue Date
2016
Type
Capstone
Language
en
Keywords
Homeland security , Emergency management
Alternative Title
Abstract
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California are increasing their automation to improve productivity. While automated systems, such as GPS enabled systems, are more efficient, they also increase the risk of cyber-attacks. This project uses publically available data and subject matter experts to examine the impact that a 30 day disruption by a cyber-attack will have on commerce at these two ports; particularly after the first fully automated crane systems are installed by 2017. The project concludes that up to 79.5% of the monthly revenue generated by the ports will be lost, 2.3 million jobs nationwide disrupted, and $14.4 million in gross domestic product will be lost if a cyber-attack interrupts GPS enabled systems, such as automated cranes.