{"id":2461,"date":"2022-04-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eodatahub.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/21\/euspa-the-gatekeeper-to-a-secure-eu-space-programme\/"},"modified":"2022-04-21T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T00:00:00","slug":"euspa-the-gatekeeper-to-a-secure-eu-space-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eodatahub.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/21\/euspa-the-gatekeeper-to-a-secure-eu-space-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"EUSPA: the gatekeeper to a secure EU Space Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"

Speaking at CYSAT, EUSPA highlighted how its security apparatus helps protect the space-based data we depend on against malicious cyberattacks. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The number of critical services and everyday devices that depend on satellite-based data continues to increase. But with this increase comes new challenges \u2013 including cybersecurity.<\/p>\n

Satellites have historically been designed to be reliable – but not necessarily secure. This, in combination with recent trends towards software-defined satellites, in-orbit reconfigurations, and quantum technologies, means space assets and data are now more vulnerable to cyberattacks than ever before.<\/p>\n

\u201cEnsuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of space data against cyber threats is a new challenge that we simply cannot afford to ignore,\u201d said Philippe Rosius, Head of Galileo Security Monitoring centre (GSMC) at the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA).<\/p>\n

According to Rosius, who made his remarks at CYSAT<\/a> (the European event dedicated to cybersecurity for the space industry) EUSPA is uniquely positioned to serve as the security gatekeeper of the EU Space Programme<\/a>. \u201cIn addition to its service provision, EUSPA is responsible for ensuring that Europe\u2019s GNSS signals are secure,\u201d he said. \u201cIt also provides security expertise and support for the Space Programme\u2019s other components, including GOVSATCOM<\/a>, as well as to various European Commission initiatives.\u201d<\/p>\n

Specifically, the EUSPA security organisation provides the cybersecurity and engineering competence for all programme components. \u201cOur security engineering and cybersecurity work defines and implements the security requirements related to the services, the systems, and their operations,\u201d explained Rosius.<\/p>\n

The Security Authority also oversees the operational security of European GNSS (Galileo<\/a> and EGNOS<\/a>). \u201cHere our work focuses on ensuring that the systems in operation comply with the general security requirements established using a threat and risk analysis,\u201d added Rosius.<\/p>\n

An integral part of the Galileo infrastructure<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Security monitoring is done by the Galileo Security Monitoring Centre (GSMC).<\/p>\n

\u201cThe GSMC is an integral part of the Galileo infrastructure and has the competence to be extended to other Space Programme\u2019s components,\u201d said Rosius.<\/p>\n

From its sites in France and Spain, the GSMC monitors and, when necessary, takes action regarding security threats, security alerts and the operational status of Galileo\u2019s various components. It is also responsible for managing access to the Public Regulated Service<\/a> (PRS) and ensures that sensitive information relating to its use is properly managed and protected.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the event of a security threat to the security of systems and services deployed, operated and used under the Union Space Programme which may affect the security of the Union<\/strong>, the European Council issues specific instructions to EUSPA, which the GSMC is responsible for implementing,\u201d explained Rosius.<\/p>\n

The EU Space Programme\u2019s security accreditation authority<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

If the Security authority and GSMC make EUSPA the security gatekeeper of the EU Space Programme, then security assurance is finally ensured by the Security Accreditation Board<\/a> (SAB). \u201cThe SAB is the security accreditation authority for all of the EU Space Programme\u2019s components,\u201d said SAB Chair Bruno Vermeire, who also spoke during CYSAT. \u201cIn this role, it ensures that all systems comply with the relevant security requirements, including Cyber and Supply Chain, and provides statements of approval to operate for the systems and services.\u201d<\/p>\n

An independent body within EUSPA, the SAB is composed of a representative from each Member State, the Commission and from the High Representative for the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. The Board is charged with:<\/p>\n

Defining and approving security accreditation strategies
\nApproving satellite launches
\nAuthorising the operation of systems in different configurations and for various services
\nAuthorising the operation of ground stations
\nAuthorising bodies to develop or manufacture sensitive PRS technologies, receivers and security modules
\nEndorsing the selection of approved products
\nApproving interconnections between systems <\/p>\n

The SAB makes its decisions in an independent manner, including in regard to the Commission and other bodies responsible for implementing the components and provision of service.<\/p>\n

\u201cThanks to this robust security apparatus, EUSPA is at the front lines of cybersecurity, providing end users with the confidence of knowing that the space-derived data they depend on is safe and secure,\u201d concluded Vermeire.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Media note: <\/strong>This feature can be republished without charge provided the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) is acknowledged as the source at the top or the bottom of the story. You must request permission before you use any of the photographs on the site. If you republish, we would be grateful if you could link back to the EUSPA website (http:\/\/www.euspa.europa.eu<\/a><\/span>)<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Speaking at CYSAT, EUSPA highlighted how its security apparatus helps protect the space-based data we depend on against malicious cyberattacks. The number of critical services and everyday devices that depend on satellite-based data continues to increase. But with this increase comes new challenges \u2013 including cybersecurity. Satellites have historically been designed to be reliable –…
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