Ports must now plan for cyberattacks as if they are inevitable

Ports are shifting their cybersecurity approach from preventing attacks to preparing for them. This means they will focus on how to keep operating even when a cyberattack hits.

For years, port operators focused on building stronger digital walls to keep hackers out. This document signals a new reality: the walls will eventually be breached. Now, the focus shifts to designing systems that can withstand a hit and recover quickly, which changes how money is spent and what technologies are prioritized.