Space Cybersecurity: NIST Framework for Satellite Operators
Applying the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to space systems. Best practices for protecting satellites and ground infrastructure.
Cybersecurity is now regulatory requirement under NIS2. NIST Cybersecurity Framework provides excellent foundation.
Why Space Cybersecurity Matters
Space systems face unique threats:
- Command injection attacks
- Jamming and spoofing
- Ground station compromises
- Supply chain attacks
NIST Framework Overview
Five functions organize security activities:
1. Identify: Asset inventory, risk assessment 2. Protect: Access control, encryption 3. Detect: Anomaly detection, monitoring 4. Respond: Incident response, containment 5. Recover: Restoration, improvement
NIS2 Compliance Mapping
NIST functions map directly to NIS2 Article 21 requirements:
- Identify → Risk analysis
- Protect → Access control, cryptography
- Detect → Incident detection
- Respond → Incident handling
- Recover → Business continuity
Cybersecurity isn't optional—it's survival.
Next step
Run the structured assessment for a map of obligation clusters, or book a walkthrough. The result is a file to review with counsel — not a licence and not legal advice.