NASA Space Security Best Practices Guide: Check what US Space Agency has issued

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NASA has recently issued its Best Practices Guide to enhance cybersecurity in both public and private space activities. Know what the MASA Space Security Best Practices Guide is all about.

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 The NASA Space Security Best Practices Guide marks a significant step in ensuring the longevity and resilience of the US space agency's missions.

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 It serves as a valuable resource for improving security and reliability, catering to missions of any size.

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The guide extends its benefits to international partners, industry, and other space exploration entities.

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Misty Finical, NASA's deputy principal advisor for Enterprise Protection, said “At NASA, we recognize the importance of protecting our space missions from potential threats and vulnerabilities.”

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The guide is a collective effort to establish principles for identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring the success of missions in Earth's orbit and beyond.

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Space systems are becoming more integrated and interconnected, offering new possibilities for working, communicating, and gathering data in space.

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However, the complexity of these systems also brings vulnerabilities, prompting NASA to provide best practices for addressing new challenges and implementing safety measures.

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The guide aligns with NASA's commitment to clear cybersecurity principles for space systems, as outlined in the Space System Protection Standard.

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NASA plans to gather feedback from the space community to incorporate into future versions of the guide.