Direct Attack to Space Communication Links
Description
An attacker can leverage communication channels to initially access a resource, using TT&C or a payload channel, opening a communication link to compromise the victim system. An attacker can perform different actions.
Mapped SPARTA techniques
6 techniques
T2008 'Direct Attack to Space Communication Links' covers leveraging communication channels to initially access a resource, including secondary/backup TT&C and payload channels described by IA-0004.
T2008 'Direct Attack to Space Communication Links' covers initial access via communication channels, applicable to IA-0004.02's secondary RF receive path on the spacecraft (alternate vendor radio, cross-strapped front end) when a backup channel is exploited.
T2008 'Direct Attack to Space Communication Links' is the direct cross-framework counterpart of IA-0008 Rogue External Entity — both describe an attacker leveraging communication channels (TT&C, payload, crosslink) from outside authorized infrastructure to initially access a spacecraft.
T2008 covers using the rogue ground station's signals to initially access the target via direct attack to space communication links — the operational use of the rogue infrastructure.
T2008 covers the rogue spacecraft's use of crosslink-compatible signals to initially access the target — the operational use of the rogue platform.
T2008 'Direct Attack to Space Communication Links' captures the IA-0008.03 outcome where counterspace-emitted signals (jamming, spoofing) become accepted communication that grants initial access; SPACE-SHIELD has no counterspace-weapon-specific initial-access technique.
Cite as SafeMode Space, space-shield T2008.