The satellite community is different when it comes to cybersecurity and the threat environment, according to one satellite executive.
These capabilities make targeting certain satellites and their communications lines\u00a0\u2014\u00a0which could include the chain from a ground control station to the satellite in orbit itself\u00a0\u2014\u00a0an attractive target for various reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These advanced threats are universal across the industry, Tomaszewski said, affecting any and all companies. “We know all the companies involved in satellite communications are targeted by nation-state actors.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomaszewski said that although industry can glean information and threat intelligence from forums such as the dark web or examining attacks levied against other companies, information is still needed from the government and law enforcement to help guide industry actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It\u2019s not just standard \u2018implement this control set,\u2019 ” he said. “We have to go a little bit farther and analyze the threats that come into our companies.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This can be done by signing up to any one of a number of information-sharing resources the government has put in place to ensure both the private sector and government have exactly what they need to combat these threats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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