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September 2025

Chokepoints of the Digital Ocean: Securing Subsea Cables

Subsea cables carry over 99% of the world's digital traffic but remain critically vulnerable to sabotage, espionage, natural disasters, and accidental damage. This post explores the triple invisibility of subsea infrastructure, highlights threats to cable security, and examines deterrence, detection, and redundancy options. Based on The Security Nexus podcast and peer-reviewed research, it provides a holistic view of how states, companies, and alliances can secure the arteries of the modern digital world. Read More…