The board of directors of the Port Authority of Las Palmas has agreed to delegate to the entity’s presidency, held by Beatriz Calzada, the executive powers needed to set up a new governance structure for cybersecurity. The resolution, adopted at the meeting on 23 July 2026 and published in the Official Gazette of the Province, authorizes the president to manage the appointment of security roles, establish the Information Security Committee, and approve internal digital protection rules for the port area.
The measure is part of the strategy promoted by Puertos del Estado to provide the country’s various port authorities with shared prevention, detection, response and recovery mechanisms for cyber incidents. By bringing Las Palmas into this corporate-managed service, the port aims to secure both its operational and information technology activities and align with the legal requirements set out in Royal Decree 311/2022, which regulates the National Security Framework.
The implemented protection services range from continuous threat monitoring, vulnerability management and digital surveillance to specialized support in crisis situations and business continuity plans. The framework also includes the formal definition of organizational responsibilities and ongoing training for staff on information risk, ensuring comprehensive oversight of critical systems.
Until now, the formal authority to appoint security positions and validate the Information Security Policy rested exclusively with the full board of the Board of Directors. However, the governing body has chosen to transfer these powers to the Presidency, citing organizational efficiency, technical specialization, and faster decision-making. The delegation will take effect on the day after its official publication, bringing the administrative route to an end.
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