"How the International Space Station Enables Cybersecurity"

Former NASA astronaut Pamela Melroy gave a presentation at the Aerospace Village within the DEFCON virtual security conference. She discussed cybersecurity lessons learned from human spaceflight and what cyber risks are faced by the International Space Station (ISS). It is important to secure space-based technology as GPS, weather tracking, and communications rely on such technology to function. Melroy noted that space-based infrastructure, including satellites, does get hit with Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks resulting in the blocking of space-based signals.  During her presentation, Melroy highlighted the steps taken by NASA and its international partners to help protect IT systems onboard the ISS from attacks. These steps include using a strict verification system for commands and data communications sent from the ground to the ISS. This article continues to discuss the cyber threats facing space today, how the space station secures its network, and the remaining areas of concern for spaceflight and space cybersecurity. 

Infosecurity Magazine reports "How the International Space Station Enables Cybersecurity"