September 4, 2020 06:10 pm
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Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/4/21423087/space-policy-directive-5-cybersecurity-threats-satellites
Trump administration issues directive aimed at enhancing cybersecurity in space
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge
Today, the Trump administration released its fifth Space Policy Directive, this one designed to come up with a list of best practices for the space industry on how to protect their spacecraft from cyber threats. The goal is to encourage the government and space industry to create their space vehicles with cybersecurity plans in place, incorporating tools like encryption software and other protections when designing, building, and operating their vehicles.
Senior administration officials, speaking on background, claimed that focusing on cybersecurity in space is key right now, as there are growing threats to space hardware from foreign adversaries. “These threats are diverse and complex, and robust public-private cooperation to enhance...
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/4/21423087/space-policy-directive-5-cybersecurity-threats-satellites
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