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Cybersecurity for Space Missions
Mitigating Risks in the New Space Era
Anahita Tasdighi (Author)
9781394370276, Wiley
Hardback, published 7 May 2026
800 pages
25.6 x 18.5 x 3.8 cm, 1.27 kg
Valuable insights and strategies for mitigating risks associated with space systems, reviewing satellite cybersecurity, regulatory frameworks, and incident response protocols Cybersecurity for Space Missions: Mitigating Risks in the New Space Era examines the multifaceted landscape of space exploration, defense, and security, encompassing both traditional and emerging challenges such as space debris, cyber threats, and the implications of cutting-edge technologies. The book underscores the vital importance of fostering a culture of cooperation and security in space exploration, emphasizing the need for collaborative strategies that address both current and future challenges. It provides the reader with insights on the application of cybersecurity principles to this domain which has unique constraints. The book begins with an introduction to the domain in the first few chapters, then moves on to address technical cybersecurity principles and architectural considerations as well as other non-technical matters relevant to the field. Each chapter features nuanced case studies, exercises, and collaborative discussions. Readers will find insights on key differences between terrestrial and space cybersecurity including environmental challenges and threat landscapes, communication latency and network architecture, and system complexity and interconnectivity, along with an overview of cybersecurity testing and evaluation methodologies. Additional topics explored in Cybersecurity for Space Missions include: Cybersecurity for Space Missions serves as a comprehensive and up-to-date reference on the subject for space mission directors, spacecraft systems engineers, cybersecurity specialists, space systems architects, payload engineers, and ground station operators.
Foreword xxxix About the Author xli Preface xliii Acknowledgments xlv Collaborative Discussions and Exercises xlvii About the Companion Website xlix Introduction li 1 The Evolving Landscape of the Space Industry 1 2 The Space Cybersecurity Landscape 17 3 Space System Architecture and Security 63 4 The Evolving Threat Landscape of the Space Industry 109 5 Incident Response and Recovery in Space Cybersecurity 139 6 Space Cybersecurity Risk Management 207 7 Space Cybersecurity Tools and Technologies 235 8 Secure Software Development for Space Applications 255 9 Network Security in Space Operations 279 10 Securing Launch Vehicles 315 11 Securing Satellite Systems Satellite Architecture and Vulnerabilities 333 12 Securing Ground Systems and Infrastructure 353 13 Best Practices for Securing Space Systems 371 14 Space Cybersecurity Testing and Evaluation 387 15 The Role of Emerging Technologies 403 16 Space Cybersecurity Training and Awareness 451 17 Space Cybersecurity Research and Development 467 18 Space Cybersecurity Career Development and Professionalism 483 19 Space Cybersecurity Policy and Governance 525 20 Interdisciplinary Collaboration 539 21 International Cooperation and Space Security 557 22 Developing a Cybersecurity Culture in the Space Industry 581 23 The Future of Space Cybersecurity in the Space Industry 599 24 Conclusion 625 Glossary of Key Terms 641 Resources for Continuous Learning 647 Appendix A Additional Coding Practices 655 Appendix B Sample Templates (Incident Response Plan, Security Policy) 669 Appendix C Professional Examples in Practice 677 References 683 Conclusion 691 Guidelines for Training, Exercises, and Tools 693 Index 697
Subject Areas: Computer networking & communications [UT]
