A new report from NATO’s Cooperative Cyber Defense Center of Excellence (CCDCOE) warns that global ports are vulnerable in the wake of escalating cyber threats. The policy brief highlights that ports, which handle approximately 80% of international trade, “face unprecedented cybersecurity threats from state-linked actors” from Russia, Iran, and China. These actors aim to disrupt operations and potentially inflict significant economic and military harm.
Ports serve as crucial nodes in NATO’s de
