Maritime Cyber Readiness
Practical maritime cybersecurity designed for operational resilience and USCG 33 CFR 101 (Subpart F) compliance
Governance as a Bulkhead
In maritime engineering, a bulkhead ensures that a single point of failure does not compromise the entire vessel. Bulkhead Strategies applies this same discipline to cybersecurity and GRC.
New maritime regulations (33 CFR 101) establish strict deadlines, including the July 2027 requirement for approved Cybersecurity Plans (CSP). We help maritime operators translate complex Coast Guard requirements into operationally sound programs that support safety and continuity.
About The Founder
Chris Thompson
Chris is the Founder and Principal of Bulkhead Strategies, advising maritime operators on cybersecurity, risk, and operational resilience at moments that matter most.
A Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) and former U.S. Navy Damage Controlman who led emergency management training across Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard commands, Chris brings a disciplined, executive-level perspective shaped by treating risk as a leadership discipline.
With senior leadership experience at Google, Microsoft, and Rakuten, he helps organizations translate complex governance requirements into practical systems that drive growth, enterprise trust, and regulatory confidence.
Credentials: Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), ISO/IEC 27001 Senior Lead Implementer, US Navy Master Training Specialist