Conference themes

Understanding the risk

Establishing the critical importance of subsea intrastructure for the global economy. 

Seabed surveillance

Exploring the advanced technologies which are being deployed to proactively protect subsea cables by monitoring the seabed, identifying unusual activity and detecting damage including UUVs, passive acoustic monitoring and networks of seabed sensors.

Satellite and surface monitoring

Discussing the solutions for promoting the security of network infrastructure utilising real-time monitoring to detect and track surface vessels operating near subsea cables.

Physical security

Covering strategies for enhancing the physical security of network infrastructure from the cable landing station to the cable.

AI and predictive analytics

Understanding the role that AI and predictive analytics are playing in improving network security. 

Cybersecurity

Examining strategies for identifying and managing cyber threats to subsea networks. Additionally looking at the importance of preparedness in the face of cyber risks.

Legal and diplomacy

Addressing the legal frameworks and diplomatic tools needed for protecting global subsea infrastructure. 

Naval and maritime security

Exploring the role that governments andmilitary can play in defending subsea cables against potential threats through deterrence, response and securing sovereign waters.