Space Security

The infrastructure on our planet is becoming more and more reliable on space. Thinking that space systems are immune to digital security threats couldn’t be further from the truth. Space systems have typically a very long lifespan. This means that their technology will inevitably be outdated as the years go by. This causes security threats. On the other hand, a system infrastructure built some 15 to 30 years ago dates from an era when digital security was not an issue at all. Consequently, the infrastructure is maybe not even equipped with the necessary controls to ensure cyber safety.

Companies in this new field of space industry are competing on who gets to launch unmanned aircrafts or drones first. In this competition, security is often put on second place compared with functionality. By comparing our know-how on this (new) domain of space with security, we can offer security-related development and testing services that enhance the safety and security of space systems.

What we are good at:

• Security standards of space systems
• Secure communication between ground station and satellite
• Data secure satellite information management
• Assertion of space systems
• Security of system interfaces
• Typical spacecraft cyber threats