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Rendezvous & Proximity Operations

Description

Adversaries may execute a sequence of orbital maneuvers to co-orbit and approach a target closely enough for local sensing, signaling, or physical interaction. Proximity yields advantages that are difficult to achieve from Earth: high signal-to-noise for interception, narrowly targeted interference or spoofing, observation of attitude/thermal behavior, and, if interfaces exist, opportunities for mechanical mating. The approach typically unfolds through phasing, far-field rendezvous, relative navigation (e.g., vision, lidar, crosslink cues), and closed-loop final approach. At close distances, an attacker can monitor side channels, stimulate acquisition beacons, test crosslinks, or prepare for contact operations (capture or docking).

Mappings

EU regulation articles

  • eu-space-actArt. 76(2)
    addresses
    moderate
    direct

    76(2)(a)'s ensure-resilience-of-space-infrastructure obligation includes the cyber-physical attack surface of close-proximity threats — operator risk-management measures must contemplate proximity-derived attack capability.

  • eu-space-actArt. 76(5)
    addresses
    moderate
    direct

    Rendezvous & proximity operations (primary: Art. 76(2) resilience) are an ISMS-managed risk scenario for proximity-aware missions per 76(5).

  • eu-space-actArt. 84(1)
    addresses
    moderate
    inferred

    Art. 84(1)'s tailoring obligation is domain-relevant (it directs proximity-attack scenarios into the control design) but names no mechanism that interdicts the proximity vector.

  • nis2-implAnnex 13.2.1
    addresses
    moderate
    derived

    Protection against physical and environmental threats covers the spacecraft as a physical asset; rendezvous and proximity threats are physical threats whose consequences the entity must reduce where appropriate (shielding, attitude management, optical aperture covers).

  • nis2-implAnnex 5.1.1
    addresses
    moderate
    derived

    Operators of vehicles that conduct close-proximity operations near the entity's spacecraft are functional suppliers when their proximity is contractually arranged (rideshare, OSAM, cooperative sensing); the supply-chain policy governs how the entity vets such counterparties.

ENISA controls

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

    Space-based RF mapping detects emissions from a co-orbiting adversary platform during phasing and rendezvous.

  • ENISA-STL-2025-03-sD.35-i01
    mitigates
    moderate

    Manoeuvrability is the operational tactic for evading close approach by adversary platforms before contact or local interaction can occur.

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 IA-0005 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 IA-0005 to countermeasure CM0077 Space Domain Awareness, 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 IA-0005 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 IA-0005 to countermeasure CM0077 Space Domain Awareness, 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-2-0PR.AA-03Users, services, and hardware are authenticated
    addresses
    moderate

    Supported by two independent derivations that agree, neither of them SafeMode's invention. Through NIST 800-53: SafeMode's curated mapping records IA-0005 against IA-3 Device Identification and Authentication, and CSF 2.0's own crosswalk names that control as an informative reference for PR.AA-03. Through SPARTA: SPARTA's catalog maps IA-0005 to countermeasure CM0002 COMSEC, and that countermeasure's own CSF references include PR.AA-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-2-0PR.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 IA-0005 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 IA-0005 to countermeasure CM0038 Segmentation; CM0039 Least Privilege, 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 IA-0005 against SI-4 System Monitoring, and CSF 2.0's own crosswalk names that control as an informative reference for PR.DS-01. Through SPARTA: SPARTA's catalog maps IA-0005 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 IA-0005 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 IA-0005 to countermeasure CM0002 COMSEC; CM0003 TEMPEST; 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.

  • csf-2-0PR.DS-10The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data-in-use 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 IA-0005 against AC-3 Access Enforcement; SI-4 System Monitoring, and CSF 2.0's own crosswalk names that control as an informative reference for PR.DS-10. Through SPARTA: SPARTA's catalog maps IA-0005 to countermeasure CM0003 TEMPEST; CM0039 Least Privilege; CM0040 Shared Resource Leakage, and that countermeasure's own CSF references include PR.DS-10. 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.DS-10 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.IR-01Networks and environments are protected from unauthorized logical access and usage
    addresses
    moderate

    Supported by two independent derivations that agree, neither of them SafeMode's invention. Through NIST 800-53: SafeMode's curated mapping records IA-0005 against AC-3 Access Enforcement, and CSF 2.0's own crosswalk names that control as an informative reference for PR.IR-01. Through SPARTA: SPARTA's catalog maps IA-0005 to countermeasure CM0038 Segmentation, and that countermeasure's own CSF references include PR.IR-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.IR-01 is one of CSF's broader outcomes, so this edge locates the technique within CSF's structure rather than naming a specific defence.

  • 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-2Account Management
    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-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
    addresses
    moderate

    AC-3 mitigates IA-0005 by enforcing access authorization on any commands attempted from a proximity vantage.

  • 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-rev5AC-3(13)Attribute-based Access Control
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AC-3(15)Discretionary and Mandatory Access Control
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AC-4Information Flow Enforcement
    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-rev5AC-4(14)Security or Privacy Policy Filter Constraints
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AC-4(2)Processing Domains
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AC-4(23)Modify Non-releasable Information
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AC-4(24)Internal Normalized Format
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AC-4(25)Data Sanitization
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AC-4(26)Audit Filtering Actions
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AC-4(31)Failed Content Transfer Prevention
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AC-4(32)Process Requirements for Information Transfer
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AC-4(6)Metadata
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5AC-6Least Privilege
    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-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-3(6)Transfer Authorizations
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5CA-3(7)Transitive Information Exchanges
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5CM-7Least Functionality
    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-rev5CM-7(5)Authorized Software — Allow-by-exception
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5CM-7(8)Binary or Machine Executable Code
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    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-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(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(7)Coordinate with External Service Providers
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5IA-3Device Identification and Authentication
    addresses
    moderate

    IA-3 mitigates IA-0005 by authenticating devices before honoring proximity-sourced traffic.

  • 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-rev5MA-7Field Maintenance
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5PE-18Location of System Components
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, csf-2-0

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5PE-19Information Leakage
    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-rev5PE-19(1)National Emissions Policies and Procedures
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    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-rev5PE-9Power Equipment and Cabling
    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-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-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-17(7)Structure for Least Privilege
    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-4(9)Functions, Ports, Protocols, and Services in Use
    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(14)Least Privilege
    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(2)Least Common Mechanism
    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(4)Partially Ordered Dependencies
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SA-8(5)Efficiently Mediated Access
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SA-8(6)Minimized Sharing
    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-16(3)Cryptographic Binding
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-2(2)Disassociability
    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-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-3Security Function Isolation
    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-rev5SC-3(4)Module Coupling and Cohesiveness
    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-32System Partitioning
    relates to
    moderate

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

    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-39Process Isolation
    relates to
    moderate

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

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-4Information in Shared System Resources
    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-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-41Port and I/O Device Access
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-49Hardware-enforced Separation and Policy Enforcement
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data, csf-2-0

    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-50Software-enforced Separation and Policy Enforcement
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-6Resource Availability
    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-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(14)Protect Against Unauthorized Physical Connections
    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(20)Dynamic Isolation and Segregation
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-7(21)Isolation of System Components
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5SC-7(29)Separate Subnets to Isolate Functions
    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-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-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-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
    addresses
    moderate

    SI-4 mitigates IA-0005 by detecting anomalies that signal proximity-sourced probing or interaction.

  • 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(7)Automated Response to Suspicious Events
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • space-shieldT2029In orbit proximity intelligence
    addresses
    moderate

    T2029 'In orbit proximity intelligence' captures the proximity-operations portion of IA-0005; SPACE-SHIELD categorizes proximity-ops as reconnaissance rather than initial-access, but the same orbital approach activity is described.

SPARTA countermeasures

Cite as SafeMode Space, IA-0005 (SPARTA v3.2).

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