Three things to know about Space systems SeCurity
Space Assets Are Critical Infrastructure
Satellites and other space systems are integral to modern life, providing critical services like GPS navigation, telecommunications, weather forecasting, and military operations. Their compromise can disrupt not only the space sector but also terrestrial systems and infrastructure dependent on them. Space cybersecurity ensures the integrity and availability of these assets.
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Unique Threat Landscape
Space systems face unique cybersecurity challenges, including physical access limitations, long product lifecycles, and constrained computational resources. Attack vectors include jamming, spoofing, supply chain compromises, and direct cyberattacks on satellite command and control systems. Threat actors range from nation-states to cybercriminals aiming to steal data or cause disruptions.
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The Importance of Resilience and Collaboration
Building resilience into space systems involves secure-by-design principles, encryption, robust access controls, and anomaly detection capabilities. International collaboration among space agencies, private sector entities, and governments is essential for addressing cybersecurity threats, as attacks in space can have global repercussions.
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