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Compromise Infrastructure: Compromise Ground Segment

ID Name
T1584.001 Compromise Ground Segment
T1584.002 Compromise Satellite(s)

If a Ground System is located in a remote area with limited physical security controls, a physical violation of the site is possible. There should be authentication systems implemented that make difficult to use it without a proper authorization. [1] [2]

ID: T1584.001
Sub-technique of:  T1584
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Tactic: Resource Development
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Platforms: Ground Segment
Version: 2.1
Created: 25 August 2022
Last Modified: 07 March 2026

Mitigations

This type of attack technique cannot be easily mitigated with preventive controls since it is based on the abuse of system features.

References

  1. James Pavur, Ivan Martinovic. (2022, June). Building a launchpad for satellite cyber-security. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  1. Pierluigi Paganini. (2016, August 29). The Network of NewSat satellite telco firm was the ‘most corrupted’ of ever. Retrieved March 3, 2026.