Space security needs to be addressed by more nations.
This was the conclusion of the U.S. Department of Defense in December at the conclusion of the Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals Board (CSpO) in Berlin.
The annual event brought together DoD political and military space leadership from the U.S., Australia, Canada, France, Germany, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and also welcomed three new members of CSpO: Italy, Japan and Norway.
The 10 members of CSpO discussed opportunities to further advance both operational cooperation and information sharing for the space domain with emphasis on space security.
The nations’ representatives emphasized the need to continue to promote a rules-based international order and responsible behavior in space, while collaboratively addressing challenges to the safety and security of space-related operations.
Without question, space is the new frontier in cybersecurity.
Today there are nearly 6,000 satellites circling the earth. This amount will double in a few years. The majority of these satellites are controlled by operators using ground stations on Earth. Cybersecurity professionals are adamant about how critical commands could potentially be intercepted, jammed or even overridden.
The growing “New Space” sector involves activities like space transport, space tourism, and lunar operations, all of which rely heavily on sophisticated technologies. These technologies, including small-satellite networks and advancements in AI and big data, are prime targets for cyber espionage and crime.
Space assets, including both ground systems and satellites, are fundamentals of the space environment that underpin economy and military presence. The ability to impact multiple systems by compromising a single space item is an attractive target for cyber-attacks.
The likelihood of such attacks is not only real but also expected to grow. This escalation is attributed in part to the advanced techniques and tactics employed by hacker groups, who are leveraging technological evolution to their advantage.
Consequently, cybersecurity of space technology is crucial for the space and defense community.
Securing space cybersecurity is a complex challenge with multiple facets, primarily due to the rapid commercialization and expansion of space activities. This expansion not only intensifies cybersecurity concerns but also brings new dimensions to the risks involved.
On the other hand, opportunities have never been greater for individuals and organizations to make a difference as space cybersecurity professionals.
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