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EX-0016
ST0004Execution

Jamming

Description

Jamming is an electronic attack that uses radio frequency signals to interfere with communications. A jammer must operate in the same frequency band and within the field of view of the antenna it is targeting. Unlike physical attacks, jamming is completely reversible, once the jammer is disengaged, communications can be restored. Attribution of jamming can be tough because the source can be small and highly mobile, and users operating on the wrong frequency or pointed at the wrong satellite can jam friendly communications.* Similiar to intentional jamming, accidential jamming can cause temporary signal degradation. Accidental jamming refers to unintentional interference with communication signals, and it can potentially impact spacecraft in various ways, depending on the severity, frequency, and duration of the interference. *https://aerospace.csis.org/aerospace101/counterspace-weapons-101

Mappings

EU regulation articles

  • eu-space-actArt. 86(1)
    addresses
    moderate
    direct

    Backup management and redundancy under 86(1) — including geographical splitting per 86(3)(b) — limits jamming impact when alternate ground sites or backup links can take over.

  • eu-space-actArt. 87(3)
    addresses
    high
    direct

    87(3)(f) explicitly covers interferences on the ground segment as a crisis-management scenario the operator's response-and-recovery plans must address — jamming is the canonical case.

  • nis2Art. 21(2)(b)
    addresses
    moderate
    derived

    Jamming events — link Eb/N₀ collapse, sustained BER elevation, partial-pass loss — are detectable from RF-link telemetry; Art. 21(2)(b)'s incident-handling capability must triage and document those signals (intentional vs accidental).

  • nis2Art. 21(2)(c)
    addresses
    moderate
    direct

    Service continuity under temporary RF interference — failover paths, alternate ground apertures, dwell-extension procedures — falls under business continuity, backup management, and crisis management under Art. 21(2)(c).

  • nis2-implAnnex 13.2.1
    addresses
    high
    derived

    Jamming is an RF-environmental threat; the protection-against-physical-and-environmental-threats obligation covers link-budget design, antenna-pattern shaping and operational frequency-plan diversity.

  • nis2-implAnnex 3.2.1
    addresses
    moderate
    derived

    Monitoring-and-logging procedures must surface link-margin degradation and noise-floor excursions, which are the observable signatures of jamming.

ENISA controls

  • ENISA-STL-2025-03-sD.23-i03
    addresses
    high

    Transmission security with jam-resistant waveforms is the canonical operator-side defense against communications-link jamming.

  • ENISA-STL-2025-03-sD.29-i08
    addresses
    moderate

    Space-based RF mapping characterises jamming attacks for geolocation and effective deployment of other defences.

  • ENISA-STL-2025-03-sD.35-i04
    addresses
    high

    Antenna nulling and adaptive filtering directly counter jamming by suppressing signals from identified jamming locations or frequency bands.

Cross-reference controls

  • csf-2-0DE.AE-02Potentially adverse events are analyzed to better understand associated activities
    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-0016 against SI-4 System Monitoring, and CSF 2.0's own crosswalk names that control as an informative reference for DE.AE-02. Through SPARTA: SPARTA's catalog maps EX-0016 to countermeasure CM0077 Space Domain Awareness; CM0078 Space-Based Radio Frequency Mapping, and that countermeasure's own CSF references include DE.AE-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-2-0DE.AE-03Information is correlated from multiple sources
    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-0016 against SI-4 System Monitoring, and CSF 2.0's own crosswalk names that control as an informative reference for DE.AE-03. Through SPARTA: SPARTA's catalog maps EX-0016 to countermeasure CM0077 Space Domain Awareness; CM0078 Space-Based Radio Frequency Mapping, and that countermeasure's own CSF references include DE.AE-03. 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-2-0DE.CM-01Networks and network services 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-0016 against SI-4 System Monitoring, and CSF 2.0's own crosswalk names that control as an informative reference for DE.CM-01. Through SPARTA: SPARTA's catalog maps EX-0016 to countermeasure CM0078 Space-Based Radio Frequency Mapping, and that countermeasure's own CSF references include DE.CM-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-0016 against SI-4 System Monitoring, 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-0016 to countermeasure CM0029 TRANSEC; CM0083 Antenna Nulling and Adaptive Filtering, 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.

  • mitre-attack-enterpriseT1498Network Denial of Service
    addresses
    moderate

    RF/optical jamming denies the spacecraft's communication network at the physical layer; T1498 'Network Denial of Service' covers network-level DoS at parent level. Cross-tactic moderate (impact vs execution) and cross-domain (RF link as the network).

  • mitre-attack-enterpriseT1498.001Direct Network Flood
    addresses
    moderate

    Jamming is conceptually a direct flood of the RF channel with high-power noise; T1498.001 'Direct Network Flood' covers the specific direct-flooding pattern at sub-technique level. Cross-tactic moderate.

  • mitre-attack-icsT1695Block Communications
    addresses
    moderate

    T1695 'Block Communications' addresses adversary inhibiting communications between operations control and assets, hindering operator ability to monitor and control — exact concept-match for SPARTA EX-0016 'Jamming' which produces the same operational outcome. Cross-tactic moderate (T1695 in inhibit-response-function vs SPARTA EX-0016 execution).

  • nasa-bpgMI-INTG-01Communications Survivability Function
    addresses
    moderate

    Deliberately typed down from the mitigates carried by its uplink and downlink sub-techniques. The parent spans PNT jamming as well, and the BPG splits PNT survivability into a separate practice (MI-INTG-02), so this practice covers most but not all of the parent's scope. Under the universal-strict standard partial scope coverage is addresses.

  • 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-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(5)Antennas and Transmission Power Levels
    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-rev5CP-10(6)Component Protection
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5CP-11Alternate Communications Protocols
    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-rev5CP-13Alternative Security Mechanisms
    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-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-2(1)Coordinate with Related Plans
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5CP-2(2)Capacity Planning
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5CP-2(3)Resume Mission and Business Functions
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5CP-2(5)Continue Mission and Business Functions
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5CP-2(6)Alternate Processing and Storage Sites
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5CP-2(7)Coordinate with External Service Providers
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5CP-8Telecommunications Services
    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-rev5PE-20Asset Monitoring and Tracking
    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-rev5PE-21Electromagnetic Pulse Protection
    relates to
    moderate

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

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5PE-6Monitoring Physical Access
    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-rev5PE-6(1)Intrusion Alarms and Surveillance Equipment
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5PE-6(2)Automated Intrusion Recognition and Responses
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5PE-6(4)Monitoring Physical Access to Systems
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    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-rev5PM-16Threat Awareness Program
    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-rev5PM-16(1)Automated Means for Sharing Threat Intelligence
    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-3Risk Assessment
    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-rev5RA-3(2)Use of All-source Intelligence
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5RA-3(3)Dynamic Threat Awareness
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5RA-6Technical Surveillance Countermeasures Survey
    relates to
    moderate

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

    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-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(19)Continuous Protection
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    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-26Decoys
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-30Concealment and Misdirection
    relates to
    moderate

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

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-30(5)Concealment of System Components
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-40Wireless Link Protection
    relates to
    moderate

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

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-40(1)Electromagnetic Interference
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-40(3)Imitative or Manipulative Communications Deception
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-40(4)Signal Parameter Identification
    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-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-rev5SC-8(4)Conceal or Randomize Communications
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-4System Monitoring
    addresses
    moderate

    SI-4 mitigates EX-0016 by surfacing increased noise floors and degraded link quality consistent with jamming.

  • nist-80053-rev5SI-4(14)Wireless Intrusion Detection
    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(24)Indicators of Compromise
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SR-8Notification Agreements
    relates to
    moderate

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

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • space-shieldT2049Spacecraft Jamming
    addresses
    high

    T2049 'Spacecraft Jamming' is the direct cross-framework counterpart of EX-0016 Jamming for the uplink/spacecraft-receiver subset — both describe RF jamming attacks limiting or blocking service availability.

  • space-shieldT2050Ground Segment Jamming
    addresses
    high

    T2050 'Ground Segment Jamming' is the direct cross-framework counterpart of EX-0016 Jamming for the downlink/ground-receiver subset — both describe jamming communication to prevent data delivery to ground users.

SPARTA countermeasures

Cite as SafeMode Space, EX-0016 (SPARTA v3.2).

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