ASIAL Security Insider

Episode 118 - Cyber Security in Space

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Show Notes

The escalating reliance on satellite technology for communication, navigation, and national security necessitates a heightened focus on space cybersecurity. The potential repercussions of a successful cyber-attack on these systems extend from disrupting communication networks to causing physical damage.

In this episode of the Security Insider podcast, we speak with Gaurav Vikash - Head Of Security And Risk, Apac at Axon. Gaurav will be presenting later this month at the security expo, taking place from the 21st to the 23rd of August at Darling harbour in Sydney. In his presentation, Gaurav will delve into the challenges of securing space systems, emphasizing the global impacts and the imperative for international collaboration.

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