How many cyberattacks did the Port of Los Angeles foil in August, and what types of attacks were identified?

The Port of Los Angeles foiled more than 120 million cyberattack attempts in August. Executive Director Gene Seroka told Bloomberg Television that the port identified intrusion, network exploitation, credential harvesting, and malware attacks, among other efforts.

What cybersecurity strategy does the Port of Los Angeles use to protect its operations?

The port employs a seven-layer digital defense around its operations, implemented by its cybersecurity operations team in coalition with private-sector businesses.

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