The Threat and Vulnerabilities of Submarine Cables in Information Security and Telecommunication

Abstract

This paper highlights the idea of submarine cables and its security trends. At the beginning, history of cables and its development have been introduced. The main structure of fiber optic has been discussed as well. Finally, threats and vulnerabilities of submarine cable introduced in detail and supported by examples from the world such as natural disaster and habitats, commercial fishing, anchoring, oil and gas development.