UMA professor appointed to maritime security committee

AUGUSTA — Henry Felch, associate professor of cybersecurity at the University of Maine at Augusta, has been appointed by the United States Coast Guard federal maritime security coordinator to a five-year term as a member of the Sector Northern New England Area Maritime Security Executive Steering Committee.

The committee assists in the development, review and updating of the Area Maritime Security Plan, working with various stakeholders in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and northeast New York to coordinate and review maritime security, including identifying critical port infrastructure and operations; identifying risks; determining mitigation strategies and implementation methods; and providing advice to Captain of the Port in developing the Area Maritime Security Plan.
“Given his background and experience, Professor Felch will be an excellent addition to the Maritime Security Executive Steering Committee,” said Rebecca Wyke, president of the University of Maine at Augusta. “Henry Felch has been a strong advocate for UMA’s Cybersecurity Program and stresses the importance of training the next generation in this most critical field.”
“I am honored by this appointment,” said Felch, and look forward to working with the various stakeholders in reviewing and improving the Maritime Security Plan for the Northern New England Area.” In addition to his responsibilities at UMA, Felch also serves as director of Maine Cybersecurity Research Lab.