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🌐 Welcome to the first edition of Space Security Sentinel. We’re thrilled to launch this new monthly newsletter to bring you a mix of news, features, and interviews at the intersection of space and cybersecurity.

The buzz from November’s record-breaking CyberSat event made one thing clear: the space cybersecurity community is growing — and so are the challenges.

In this inaugural issue, we explore how tech like quantum and AI have potential as both powerful defenders and dangerous adversaries and how organizations like the NRO are shaping their cyber approach. We also explore how hacker forums give a window into evolving threats against space companies, and why imagination should be a key part of cyber defense planning. 🔐

We hope Space Security Sentinel becomes your go-to resource for staying ahead in this critical domain. ✉️ Feel free to reach out with your feedback and ideas for future editions of the newsletter at mholmes@accessintel.com. — Mark Holmes, Program Chair, CyberSat

US Defense Officials Detail Their Concerns About Emerging Threats to Satellites
Emerging technologies like quantum computing and artificial intelligence create new threats to defend against, as well as new defensive capabilities for the commercial space sector, U.S. defense officials said at the recent CyberSat event in November.

Officials from the Space Force, the Air Force, the Marine Corps and the Pentagon highlighted their concerns about the runaway consequences of using cutting edge new technologies for the untrammeled development of offensive cyber tools.…[continued]

Trawling Hacker Forums Uncovers Crucial Information on Space Cyber Attacks
Following the Viasat hack, which took place a few hours prior to the invasion of Ukraine and impacted both the Ukrainian Armed Forces as well…[continued]

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A Frightening Future: Experts Outline the Growing Threat of Cyber Attacks Against Space Systems
Ransomware in space and the possibility of satellite kidnapping were just two of the scary future threats against space systems discussed at…[continued]

Akima Exec Talks Enabling Space Resiliency for the US Government
U.S. government contractor Akima is focused on growing its footprint white working to reinforce security and maintain a technical edge for the national defense sector. …[continued]

NRO Looks to Bolster Satellite Cyber Protection
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is moving to a zero trust/defense in depth cyber protection schemata for the agency’s satellites, an NRO…[continued]

Why Space Cybersecurity Needs More Imagination
In our recent Cal Poly report, we introduced the ICARUS matrix to generate novel scenarios in outer space cybersecurity. It’s meant to guard against a failure of imagination,…[continued]

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