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EX-0006
ST0004Execution

Disable/Bypass Encryption

Description

The adversary alters how confidentiality or integrity is applied so traffic or data is processed in clear or with weakened protection. Paths include toggling configuration flags that place links or storage into maintenance/test modes; forcing algorithm “fallbacks” or null ciphers; downgrading negotiated suites or keys; manipulating anti-replay/counter state so checks are skipped; substituting crypto libraries or tables during boot/update; and selecting alternate routes that carry the same content without encryption. On some designs, distinct modes handle authentication and confidentiality separately, allowing an actor who obtains authentication material to request unencrypted service or to switch to legacy profiles. The end state is that command, telemetry, or data products traverse a path the spacecraft accepts while cryptographic protection is absent, weakened, or inconsistently applied, enabling subsequent tactics such as inspection, manipulation, or exfiltration.

Mappings

EU regulation articles

  • craAnnex I, Part I, (2)(d)
    addresses
    moderate
    derived

    Authentication and access-control obligations bound who can issue commands that toggle cryptographic state, narrowing the population that can subvert encryption.

  • craAnnex I, Part I, (2)(e)
    addresses
    high
    direct

    Manufacturer confidentiality obligation requires data to be encrypted by state-of-the-art mechanisms; designs that allow runtime disabling or downgrade-to-clear of encryption violate (2)(e).

  • craAnnex I, Part I, (2)(f)
    addresses
    high
    derived

    Integrity-protection obligations are equally non-negotiable; products must not allow arbitrary disabling of integrity checks via runtime configuration.

  • eu-space-actArt. 85(1)
    addresses
    high
    direct

    Disabling/bypassing encryption directly attacks the cryptographic concept 85(1) requires the operator to define — null-cipher fallbacks, downgrade attacks, and library substitutions are the failure modes the obligation must guard against.

  • eu-space-actArt. 85(2)
    addresses
    moderate
    direct

    85(2)'s key lifecycle policy can prevent downgrade-via-key-substitution by enforcing per-mission key versioning and counter discipline.

  • eu-space-actArt. 85(3)
    addresses
    high
    direct

    85(3)(b)'s ensure-encryption-of-telecommands obligation is the binary requirement EX-0006 attacks — the operator must prevent operational modes that downgrade or skip TC encryption.

  • nis2Art. 21(2)(h)
    addresses
    moderate
    inferred

    EX-0006 forces command, telemetry or data onto paths where encryption is absent, weakened or inconsistently applied; NIS2 21(2)(h) policies on the use of cryptography and encryption govern this risk.

  • nis2-implAnnex 11.3.1
    addresses
    moderate
    derived

    Operators authorized to alter encryption state are privileged-account holders; the privileged-account policy bounds the population, applies strong identification and requires review of crypto-disabling actions.

  • nis2-implAnnex 3.2.1
    addresses
    moderate
    derived

    Monitoring-and-logging must surface encryption state changes; transitions to weaker or disabled crypto on TT&C or storage paths are observable and high-severity logging events.

  • nis2-implAnnex 6.4.1
    addresses
    high
    derived

    Cryptographic configuration changes (encryption-on/off toggles, suite downgrades, key-rotation overrides) are change-management events that must follow documented procedures with review and authorization.

ENISA controls

  • ENISA-STL-2025-03-sD.21-i01
    mitigates
    moderate

    Configuration management with monitoring of security configurations detects modifications that toggle test modes or downgrade negotiated suites.

  • ENISA-STL-2025-03-sD.23-i01
    addresses
    high

    Communications security with secure-protocol mandates and crypto-bypass prevention directly defeats algorithm-fallback and null-cipher manipulation.

  • ENISA-STL-2025-03-sD.23-i11
    addresses
    high

    Cryptography and key management mandates that the spacecraft cannot disable cryptography on the TT&C link (no crypto-bypass mode), the named defense against EX-0006.

  • ENISA-STL-2025-03-sD.25-i10
    mitigates
    moderate

    Integrity checking surfaces substitution of crypto libraries or tables during boot or update — one EX-0006 path.

Cross-reference controls

  • ccsds-sdlsCCSDS-355.0-S03Encryption
    addresses
    low

    The CCSDS 352.0 cryptographic profile mandates strong algorithms and defines no null-cipher or downgrade fallback, which resists the force-fallback and downgrade sub-vector; but an adversary with the privilege to toggle configuration or patch flight software can still disable protection, so it governs by design rather than interdicting.

  • csf-2-0DE.CM-09Computing hardware and software, runtime environments, and their data are monitored to find potentially adverse events
    addresses
    moderate

    Supported by two independent derivations that agree, neither of them SafeMode's invention. Through NIST 800-53: SafeMode's curated mapping records EX-0006 against SI-7 Software, Firmware, and Information Integrity, and CSF 2.0's own crosswalk names that control as an informative reference for DE.CM-09. Through SPARTA: SPARTA's catalog maps EX-0006 to countermeasure CM0032 On-board Intrusion Detection & Prevention; CM0042 Robust Fault Management, and that countermeasure's own CSF references include DE.CM-09. Recorded as `addresses` rather than `mitigates` because a CSF subcategory states an outcome to be achieved while the underlying control states the mechanism that achieves it, which is the mechanism-versus-mandate ceiling in decisions entry 15. DE.CM-09 is one of CSF's broader outcomes, so this edge locates the technique within CSF's structure rather than naming a specific defence.

  • csf-2-0PR.AA-05Access permissions, entitlements, and authorizations are defined in a policy, managed, enforced, and reviewed, and incorporate the principles of least privilege and separation of duties
    addresses
    moderate

    Supported by two independent derivations that agree, neither of them SafeMode's invention. Through NIST 800-53: SafeMode's curated mapping records EX-0006 against AC-3 Access Enforcement, and CSF 2.0's own crosswalk names that control as an informative reference for PR.AA-05. Through SPARTA: SPARTA's catalog maps EX-0006 to countermeasure CM0043 Backdoor Commands, and that countermeasure's own CSF references include PR.AA-05. Recorded as `addresses` rather than `mitigates` because a CSF subcategory states an outcome to be achieved while the underlying control states the mechanism that achieves it, which is the mechanism-versus-mandate ceiling in decisions entry 15. PR.AA-05 is one of CSF's broader outcomes, so this edge locates the technique within CSF's structure rather than naming a specific defence.

  • csf-2-0PR.DS-01The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data-at-rest are protected
    addresses
    moderate

    Supported by two independent derivations that agree, neither of them SafeMode's invention. Through NIST 800-53: SafeMode's curated mapping records EX-0006 against SI-7 Software, Firmware, and Information Integrity, and CSF 2.0's own crosswalk names that control as an informative reference for PR.DS-01. Through SPARTA: SPARTA's catalog maps EX-0006 to countermeasure CM0002 COMSEC, and that countermeasure's own CSF references include PR.DS-01. Recorded as `addresses` rather than `mitigates` because a CSF subcategory states an outcome to be achieved while the underlying control states the mechanism that achieves it, which is the mechanism-versus-mandate ceiling in decisions entry 15.

  • csf-2-0PR.DS-02The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data-in-transit are protected
    addresses
    moderate

    Supported by two independent derivations that agree, neither of them SafeMode's invention. Through NIST 800-53: SafeMode's curated mapping records EX-0006 against SI-7 Software, Firmware, and Information Integrity, and CSF 2.0's own crosswalk names that control as an informative reference for PR.DS-02. Through SPARTA: SPARTA's catalog maps EX-0006 to countermeasure CM0002 COMSEC, and that countermeasure's own CSF references include PR.DS-02. Recorded as `addresses` rather than `mitigates` because a CSF subcategory states an outcome to be achieved while the underlying control states the mechanism that achieves it, which is the mechanism-versus-mandate ceiling in decisions entry 15.

  • csf-2-0PR.PS-01Configuration management practices are established and applied
    addresses
    moderate

    Supported by two independent derivations that agree, neither of them SafeMode's invention. Through NIST 800-53: SafeMode's curated mapping records EX-0006 against CM-5 Access Restrictions for Change; CM-7 Least Functionality, and CSF 2.0's own crosswalk names that control as an informative reference for PR.PS-01. Through SPARTA: SPARTA's catalog maps EX-0006 to countermeasure CM0043 Backdoor Commands, and that countermeasure's own CSF references include PR.PS-01. Recorded as `addresses` rather than `mitigates` because a CSF subcategory states an outcome to be achieved while the underlying control states the mechanism that achieves it, which is the mechanism-versus-mandate ceiling in decisions entry 15. PR.PS-01 is one of CSF's broader outcomes, so this edge locates the technique within CSF's structure rather than naming a specific defence.

  • mitre-attack-enterpriseT1562Impair Defenses
    relates to
    moderate

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • mitre-attack-enterpriseT1600Weaken Encryption
    addresses
    moderate

    T1600 'Weaken Encryption' addresses adversary actions that disable, bypass, or weaken cryptographic protections; SPARTA EX-0006 'Disable/Bypass Encryption' is the same activity in the spacecraft TT&C/payload context. Cross-tactic moderate because T1600 sits in defense-evasion while SPARTA EX-0006 is execution.

  • mitre-attack-enterpriseT1600.002Disable Crypto Hardware
    relates to
    moderate

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • mitre-attack-icsT0820Exploitation for Evasion
    addresses
    moderate

    T0820 'Exploitation for Evasion' addresses adversary exploitation of vulnerabilities to bypass security features; SPARTA EX-0006 'Disable/Bypass Encryption' is a security-feature-bypass activity (disable or weaken cryptographic protections). Cross-tactic moderate (evasion vs execution); ICS doesn't have a dedicated encryption-weakening technique so T0820 is the closest concept-match.

  • nist-80053-rev5AC-14Permitted Actions Without Identification or Authentication
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, csf-2-0, nist-ir-8441, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AC-17Remote Access
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, csf-2-0, nist-ir-8441, nist-ir-8270, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AC-17(1)Monitoring and Control
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AC-17(10)Authenticate Remote Commands
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AC-17(2)Protection of Confidentiality and Integrity Using Encryption
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AC-18Wireless Access
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, csf-2-0, nist-ir-8441, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AC-18(1)Authentication and Encryption
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AC-2(11)Usage Conditions
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AC-3Access Enforcement
    mitigates
    moderate

    AC-3 mitigates EX-0006 by enforcing access authorization on cryptographic-configuration changes.

  • nist-80053-rev5AC-3(10)Audited Override of Access Control Mechanisms
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AU-14Session Audit
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, nist-ir-8441, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AU-2Event Logging
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, nist-ir-8441, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AU-3Content of Audit Records
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, nist-ir-8441, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AU-3(1)Additional Audit Information
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AU-4Audit Log Storage Capacity
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, nist-ir-8441, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AU-4(1)Transfer to Alternate Storage
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AU-5Response to Audit Logging Process Failures
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AU-5(2)Real-time Alerts
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AU-5(5)Alternate Audit Logging Capability
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AU-6(1)Automated Process Integration
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AU-6(4)Central Review and Analysis
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AU-8Time Stamps
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AU-9Protection of Audit Information
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AU-9(2)Store on Separate Physical Systems or Components
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AU-9(3)Cryptographic Protection
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5CA-3Information Exchange
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, nist-ir-8441, nasa-bpg, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5CA-7(6)Automation Support for Monitoring
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5CM-11(3)Automated Enforcement and Monitoring
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5CM-5Access Restrictions for Change
    addresses
    moderate

    CM-5 mitigates EX-0006 by gating crypto-config changes behind access restrictions.

  • nist-80053-rev5CM-7Least Functionality
    mitigates
    moderate

    CM-7 mitigates EX-0006 by removing test/maintenance modes that allow encryption to be disabled.

  • nist-80053-rev5CP-10System Recovery and Reconstitution
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, csf-2-0, nist-ir-8441, nist-ir-8270, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5CP-10(4)Restore Within Time Period
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5CP-2Contingency Plan
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, nist-ir-8441, nist-ir-8270, nasa-bpg, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5CP-4(5)Self-challenge
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5IA-2Identification and Authentication (Organizational Users)
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, nist-ir-8441, nist-ir-8270, nasa-bpg, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5IA-3(1)Cryptographic Bidirectional Authentication
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5IA-4Identifier Management
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, nist-ir-8441, nist-ir-8270, nasa-bpg, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5IA-4(9)Attribute Maintenance and Protection
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5IA-5Authenticator Management
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, nist-ir-8441, nist-ir-8270, nasa-bpg, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5IA-5(7)No Embedded Unencrypted Static Authenticators
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5IA-7Cryptographic Module Authentication
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, nist-ir-8441, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5IA-9Service Identification and Authentication
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, nist-ir-8441, nist-ir-8270

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5IR-3Incident Response Testing
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, nist-ir-8441

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5IR-3(1)Automated Testing
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5IR-3(2)Coordination with Related Plans
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5IR-4Incident Handling
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, nist-ir-8441, nist-ir-8270, nasa-bpg, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5IR-4(11)Integrated Incident Response Team
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5IR-4(12)Malicious Code and Forensic Analysis
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5IR-4(14)Security Operations Center
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5IR-4(5)Automatic Disabling of System
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5IR-5Incident Monitoring
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, nist-ir-8441, nist-ir-8270, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5IR-5(1)Automated Tracking, Data Collection, and Analysis
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5PE-10Emergency Shutoff
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, csf-2-0, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5PE-11Emergency Power
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, csf-2-0, nist-ir-8441, nist-ir-8270

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5PE-11(1)Alternate Power Supply — Minimal Operational Capability
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5PE-14Environmental Controls
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, csf-2-0

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5PL-8Security and Privacy Architectures
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, nist-ir-8441, nist-ir-8270, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5PL-8(1)Defense in Depth
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5RA-10Threat Hunting
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, csf-2-0, nist-ir-8441, nist-ir-8270, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5RA-3(4)Predictive Cyber Analytics
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SA-3System Development Life Cycle
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, nist-ir-8441, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SA-4(5)System, Component, and Service Configurations
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SA-8Security and Privacy Engineering Principles
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, nist-ir-8441, nasa-bpg, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SA-8(13)Minimized Security Elements
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SA-8(15)Predicate Permission
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SA-8(18)Trusted Communications Channels
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SA-8(19)Continuous Protection
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SA-8(21)Self-analysis
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SA-8(22)Accountability and Traceability
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SA-8(23)Secure Defaults
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SA-8(24)Secure Failure and Recovery
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SA-8(26)Performance Security
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SA-8(3)Modularity and Layering
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SA-8(30)Procedural Rigor
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SA-8(4)Partially Ordered Dependencies
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SA-8(9)Trusted Components
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SA-9(6)Organization-controlled Cryptographic Keys
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-10Network Disconnect
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, nist-ir-8441, nist-ir-8270, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-12Cryptographic Key Establishment and Management
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, csf-2-0, nist-ir-8441, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-12(1)Availability
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-12(2)Symmetric Keys
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-12(3)Asymmetric Keys
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-12(6)Physical Control of Keys
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-13Cryptographic Protection
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, csf-2-0, nist-ir-8441, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-16Transmission of Security and Privacy Attributes
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, csf-2-0, nist-ir-8441, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-16(1)Integrity Verification
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-16(2)Anti-spoofing Mechanisms
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-16(3)Cryptographic Binding
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-24Fail in Known State
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, csf-2-0, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-28(1)Cryptographic Protection
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-28(3)Cryptographic Keys
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-32(1)Separate Physical Domains for Privileged Functions
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-5Denial-of-service Protection
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, nist-ir-8441, nist-ir-8270, nasa-bpg, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-5(3)Detection and Monitoring
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-7Boundary Protection
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, nist-ir-8441, nist-ir-8270, nasa-bpg, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-7(10)Prevent Exfiltration
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-7(11)Restrict Incoming Communications Traffic
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-7(18)Fail Secure
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-7(5)Deny by Default — Allow by Exception
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-7(9)Restrict Threatening Outgoing Communications Traffic
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-8(1)Cryptographic Protection
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-8(3)Cryptographic Protection for Message Externals
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-10Information Input Validation
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8323r1, csf-2-0, nist-ir-8441, nist-ir-8270, nasa-bpg, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-10(3)Predictable Behavior
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-10(5)Restrict Inputs to Trusted Sources and Approved Formats
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-10(6)Injection Prevention
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-13Predictable Failure Prevention
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8323r1, csf-2-0, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-13(4)Standby Component Installation and Notification
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-14(3)Non-persistent Connectivity
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-16Memory Protection
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8323r1, csf-2-0, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-17Fail-safe Procedures
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8323r1, nasa-bpg, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-19(4)Removal, Masking, Encryption, Hashing, or Replacement of Direct Identifiers
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-3Malicious Code Protection
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, nist-ir-8441, nist-ir-8270, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-3(10)Malicious Code Analysis
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-3(8)Detect Unauthorized Commands
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-4System Monitoring
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, nist-ir-8401, nist-ir-8323r1, nist-ir-8441, nist-ir-8270, nasa-bpg, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-4(1)System-wide Intrusion Detection System
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-4(10)Visibility of Encrypted Communications
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-4(11)Analyze Communications Traffic Anomalies
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-4(13)Analyze Traffic and Event Patterns
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-4(16)Correlate Monitoring Information
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-4(17)Integrated Situational Awareness
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-4(2)Automated Tools and Mechanisms for Real-time Analysis
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-4(23)Host-based Devices
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-4(24)Indicators of Compromise
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-4(25)Optimize Network Traffic Analysis
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-4(4)Inbound and Outbound Communications Traffic
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-4(5)System-generated Alerts
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-4(7)Automated Response to Suspicious Events
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-6Security and Privacy Function Verification
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, aerospace-tor-2023-02161

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-7Software, Firmware, and Information Integrity
    addresses
    moderate

    SI-7 mitigates EX-0006 by detecting unauthorized changes to cryptographic configuration or key files.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-7(17)Runtime Application Self-protection
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-7(5)Automated Response to Integrity Violations
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-7(6)Cryptographic Protection
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-7(8)Auditing Capability for Significant Events
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • space-shieldT1562Impair Defenses
    addresses
    high

    T1562 'Impair Defenses' is the direct cross-framework counterpart of EX-0006 — both describe maliciously modifying components to hinder/disable defensive mechanisms (in EX-0006's case, encryption protections specifically).

  • space-shieldT1562.001Triggering the clear mode
    addresses
    high

    T1562.001 'Triggering the clear mode' explicitly describes triggering clear mode 'to disable or limit the security level of the spacecraft' — directly aligned with EX-0006's force-fallback-to-null-cipher and downgrade-to-clear paths.

SPARTA countermeasures

Cite as SafeMode Space, EX-0006 (SPARTA v3.2).

Built 2026-07-25 from 216 techniques, 334 regulation articles, 125 ENISA controls, 2,610 framework controls, and 90 countermeasures.