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Recognizing the ease with which satellites can be compromised prompts urgent questions about how to better secure this crucial space-based infrastructure. Pavur advocates for a proactive approach: ethical hacking and organized testing of satellite systems, similar to cybersecurity practices on Earth.
He highlights initiatives like Hack-A-Sat, which aim to involve more skilled individuals in assessing satellite security. Such programs serve dual purposes—improving system resilience and inspiring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals:
“Hack-A-Sat is a really good step towards getting more people who can apply skills that are probably better than mine to these problems.”