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CyberSat

Nov 18, 2024 to Nov 19, 2024
Reston, VA, United States
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SwRI will be exhibiting at CyberSat, booth no. 10

Please join us for the following presentations:

Monday, Nov. 18

1:45 p.m. – 2:10 p.m., Regency Ballroom
“Zero Trust Architecture for Lunar Environments,” Victor Murray

With the growing complexity and connectivity of space systems, robust cybersecurity for spacecraft networks is crucial. This research assesses the feasibility of implementing Zero-Trust (ZT) architecture, ensuring no implicit trust based on network location and using multi-layered authentication. By simulating a lunar network environment, we test ZT elements like secure boot, message authentication, and intrusion detection, addressing real-time operational demands and limited bandwidth. Results show ZT's potential to enhance spacecraft network security against sophisticated threats, offering a paradigm shift for future lunar and space missions, providing actionable insights for secure, reliable space communication networks.

 

3:18 p.m. – 3:25 p.m., Regency Ballroom
“Lightning Talk - Securing Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates for Space Systems,” Henry Haswell

Space systems increasingly use OTA updates to enhance capabilities and fix defects. However, securing these updates is crucial due to rising cyber incidents and shared infrastructure. While frameworks like UPTANE are effective for ground vehicles, secure OTA updates for space are underdeveloped. This rapid-fire talk explores secure OTA frameworks tailored for space, highlighting methodologies, encryption, and authentication to ensure system resilience against cyber threats.

 

For more information, contact Henry Haswell.