Submarine Cables: 95% of the Internet Runs Under the Ocean

Submarine cables carry more than 95% of international internet traffic—and most people have no idea they exist. Discover the hidden infrastructure powering cloud computing, AI, global finance, and modern communications.What happens if one of these cables fails? In this episode of Silicon to Software, Imran Valiani explores the engineering, cybersecurity, and geopolitical realities behind the world's submarine fiber-optic cable network.You'll learn how undersea fiber-optic cables connect continents, why only a limited number of specialized repair ships maintain this critical infrastructure, and how natural disasters, shipping accidents, cyber threats, and geopolitical tensions can affect the global internet.Topics CoveredSubmarine cable infrastructureFiber-optic communication systemsGlobal internet architectureAI and cloud infrastructureCritical infrastructure resilienceNetworking and telecommunicationsCybersecurity risksBaltic Sea cable incidentsSouth China Sea infrastructureInternet resilience and redundancyRead the Full Article🌐 https://www.silicontosoftware.com/submarine-cables-internet-vulnerability/Connect with Silicon to SoftwareWebsite:https://www.silicontosoftware.comLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.comX (Twitter):https://x.com/SiToSoftwareSubscribe for weekly episodes covering:PCB DesignSemiconductor EngineeringAI HardwareEmbedded SystemsElectronics ManufacturingCybersecurityAdvanced PackagingCritical InfrastructureEmerging Technologies#SubmarineCables #Cybersecurity #InternetInfrastructure