Le minacce cyber ed elettromagnetiche alle infrastrutture spaziali

Space systems are becoming increasingly widespread and vital to the functioning of society, playing a crucial role even in military operations. As the Space Economy expands and the reliance on space-based data increases, satellites have inevitably become targets for non-kinetic attacks or sabotage, which include cyber threats and operations in the electromagnetic spectrum. In such a scenario, it is becoming increasingly urgent to have regulations at the European and national level that enable both the exploitation of the space sector’s potential and ensure the proper functioning of in-orbit assets. The resilience of space systems can be achieved through a holistic approach that considers both the technological component, adopting the principle of security by design, and the human component, with particular attention to including cyber when training personnel. At the same time, it is essential for Italy to have a national strategy that clearly defines competencies and acts in synergy with the industrial sector.

Study prepared for the IAI seminar “Cyber, guerra elettronica e spettro elettromagnetico: implicazioni per lo spazio”, organised in Rome on 16 May 2024.