In recent years, there has been a growing focus by governments on the criticality of offshore data cables, and the risks which they face. From accidental damage to acts of sabotage, the risks to undersea data cables continues to capture attention. In this panel discussion, experts from industry, government, and academia will share their perspectives on the risks to underwater cables, and on how to ensure that this infrastructure remains secure and reliable.

Speakers will include:

• Sandra Delaney, General Council at EXA Infrastructure
• Camino Kavanagh, Senior Fellow with the UN Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) and a Visiting Senior Fellow with the Dept. of War Studies, King’s College London.
• Margaret Stanley, Director of the Maritime Security Unit at the Department of Defence