Asia's accelerating digitalization is making it more vulnerable

To reduce cyberattack risks to infrastructure, region must adopt more secure systems

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A cyberattack on Australia's largest port operator in November disrupted the nation's economy.  © AP

Robert Holleyman is president and CEO of global public affairs consultancy Crowell & Moring International and previously served as U.S. deputy trade representative.

In November, a cyberattack targeting the Australian arm of Emirati logistics provider DP World forced a three-day shutdown of the unit's entire information system.

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