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U.S. Maritime Trade and Port Cybersecurity: Shoring Up Maritime Cybersecurity - Enhancing Cybersecurity and Resilience

Ports are critical infrastructure, and are crucial to a functioning U.S. economy. Their digital dependence introduces vulnerabilities that, in the event of a cyberattack or an accident, could cripple U.S. economic activity

By Isaac B. Kardon, Timothy Varley, Tom Ewing, Daniel B, Marisa B, Lee Kim, Nicholas K, Katie L, Sara Traylor, Samuel Greene, Nick Reese, Emma Ashooh

Published on Sep 18, 2024

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Isaac B. Kardon

Senior Fellow, Asia Program

Isaac B. Kardon is a senior fellow for China studies in the Asia Program.

Timothy Varley

Tom Ewing

Daniel B

Marisa B

Lee Kim

Nicholas K

Katie L

Sara Traylor

Samuel Greene

Nick Reese

Emma Ashooh

United States Security Technology Trade

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