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LM-0004
ST0007Lateral Movement

Visiting Vehicle Interface(s)

Description

Docking, berthing, or short-duration attach events create high-trust, high-bandwidth connections between vehicles. During these operations, automatic sequences verify latches, exchange status, synchronize time, and enable umbilicals that carry data and power; maintenance tools may also push firmware or tables across the interface. An attacker positioned on the visiting vehicle can exploit these handshakes and service channels to inject commands, transfer files, or access bus gateways on the host. Because many actions are expected “just after dock,” malicious traffic can ride the same procedures that commission the interface, allowing lateral movement from the visiting craft into the target spacecraft’s C&DH, payload, or support subsystems.

Mappings

EU regulation articles

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

    Docking-time umbilical and firmware push channels are exactly the high-trust access path (2)(d)'s authentication and access-management obligation must scope, even within expected post-dock procedures.

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

    Visiting-vehicle interfaces are external interfaces in the most literal (2)(j) sense; the limit-attack-surfaces obligation applies to docking handshakes and umbilical service channels.

  • eu-space-actArt. 84(3)
    addresses
    high
    direct

    Visiting-vehicle docking interfaces (umbilicals, firmware push channels) must obey 84(3)'s only-authorized-devices-communicate rule.

  • eu-space-actArt. 91(3)
    addresses
    moderate
    direct

    Docking/OSAM service vehicles are typically third-party-entity contexts; 91(3)'s pre-defined-agreements-with-third-party-entities clause governs the discipline at docking interfaces.

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

    Anomalous file transfers, firmware loads, or table edits 'just after dock' that fall outside expected commissioning sequences are detectable; Art. 21(2)(b)'s incident-handling capability must surface those signals from cross-vehicle audit trails.

  • nis2Art. 21(2)(d)
    addresses
    high
    direct

    Visiting-vehicle operators are direct service providers connected via high-trust mechanical and data interfaces; Art. 21(2)(d)'s supplier-relationship security obligation governs the trust framework over commissioning handshakes, umbilicals, and maintenance tools.

  • nis2Art. 21(3)
    addresses
    high
    derived

    Primary mapping to Art. 21(2)(d) covers the visiting-vehicle operator (cargo, OSAM servicer, crewed visitor) as a supplier of the docking interface. Art. 21(3) extends to assessment of that operator's secure-development practices and vulnerability handling, the procedural mechanism that constrains rendezvous and proximity-operations counterparties.

  • nis2-implAnnex 11.6.1
    addresses
    moderate
    derived

    Authentication on rendezvous, capture-permission and post-dock command channels is the secure-authentication obligation that resists forged interface signaling during attach events.

  • nis2-implAnnex 5.1.1
    addresses
    high
    derived

    Visiting-vehicle operators (cargo, OSAM, crewed) are functional suppliers when their vehicles dock or berth; the supply-chain policy governs the security expectations imposed on these counterparties.

  • nis2-implAnnex 5.1.6
    addresses
    moderate
    derived

    Visiting-vehicle operators (cargo, OSAM, crewed) require Annex 5.1.6 ongoing monitoring because each rendezvous campaign exposes the entity to a fresh assessment of partner-vehicle security posture.

  • nis2-implAnnex 5.1.7
    addresses
    moderate
    derived

    Annex 5.1.7 follow-up procedures convert visiting-vehicle monitoring signals into pre-rendezvous verification actions and operator-side trust-boundary adjustments.

  • nis2-implAnnex 6.8.1
    addresses
    high
    derived

    Segmentation between docking/berthing interfaces and main-bus subsystems is the architectural control that bounds the reach of a compromised visiting vehicle.

ENISA controls

  • ENISA-STL-2025-03-sD.20-i04
    addresses
    moderate

    Third-party risk management vets the visiting-vehicle operator whose docking introduces high-trust connections.

  • ENISA-STL-2025-03-sD.33-i07
    addresses
    high

    OSAM dual authorisation by both serviced ground station and serviced asset is the named defense against visiting-vehicle interface compromise.

Cross-reference controls

  • 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 LM-0004 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 LM-0004 to countermeasure CM0002 COMSEC; CM0031 Authentication; CM0065 OSAM Dual Authorization, 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 LM-0004 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 LM-0004 to countermeasure CM0038 Segmentation; CM0039 Least Privilege; CM0065 OSAM Dual Authorization, 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-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 LM-0004 against AC-3 Access Enforcement, and CSF 2.0's own crosswalk names that control as an informative reference for PR.DS-10. Through SPARTA: SPARTA's catalog maps LM-0004 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 LM-0004 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 LM-0004 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.

  • d3fendD3-APCAApplication Protocol Command Analysis
    addresses
    moderate

    Derived by composition, not from a source that names this pair. D3FEND publishes that Application Protocol Command Analysis counters T1021 Remote Services; SafeMode's curated mapping records LM-0004 as addressing that same adversary behaviour in the space domain. Analysing application-protocol remote commands is directly the telecommand-validation problem: on-board command handlers and the ground command chain both inspect opcode, argument, and sequencing structure before acting. Recorded at moderate confidence because the supporting chain is two documented edges rather than one source attesting the pair directly.

  • d3fendD3-PMADProtocol Metadata Anomaly Detection
    addresses
    moderate

    Derived by composition, not from a source that names this pair. D3FEND publishes that Protocol Metadata Anomaly Detection counters T1021 Remote Services; SafeMode's curated mapping records LM-0004 as addressing that same adversary behaviour in the space domain. Protocol metadata anomaly detection applies to the telecommand and telemetry link and to internal bus framing, both of which carry structured, baselineable metadata. Recorded at moderate confidence because the supporting chain is two documented edges rather than one source attesting the pair directly.

  • mitre-attack-enterpriseT1021Remote Services
    addresses
    moderate

    Visiting-vehicle interfaces (docking ports, RPO data links, OSAM cooperative interfaces) function as remote services granting lateral access between vehicles — direct instance of T1021 'Remote Services' for cross-vehicle lateral movement. Tactic-aligned.

  • mitre-attack-icsT0886Remote Services
    addresses
    high

    Visiting-vehicle interfaces (docking ports, RPO data links, OSAM cooperative interfaces) function as remote services granting lateral access between vehicles — direct instance of T0886 'Remote Services' for cross-vehicle lateral movement. Tactic-aligned.

  • nasa-bpgMI-AUTH-01Boundary Protection Function
    addresses
    moderate

    A docking or berthing interface is a high-trust, high-bandwidth connection into the vehicle. Mediating access to critical subsystems bounds what the visiting vehicle can reach, though the practice does not speak to the docking sequence itself.

  • 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
    mitigates
    moderate

    AC-3 mitigates LM-0004 by enforcing access authorization on commands and data crossing the visiting-vehicle interface.

  • 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-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-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-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-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-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-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-2(1)Multi-factor Authentication to Privileged Accounts
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5IA-2(2)Multi-factor Authentication to Non-privileged Accounts
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    Mapped by SPARTA, not curated by SafeMode Space.

  • nist-80053-rev5IA-2(6)Access to Accounts —separate Device
    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 LM-0004 by authenticating servicer/serviceable peers across the visiting-vehicle interface.

  • 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-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-rev5MA-7Field Maintenance
    relates to
    moderate

    Referenced in: sparta-data

    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-21Electromagnetic Pulse Protection
    relates to
    moderate

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

    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-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(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(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-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-2(2)Disassociability
    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-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-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-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-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-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(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-shieldT2039.003Interconnected spacecrafts
    addresses
    moderate

    T2039.003 'Interconnected spacecrafts' covers compromise via spacecraft-to-spacecraft interconnection — addresses LM-0004's docking/berthing/attach-event lateral movement through high-trust visiting-vehicle interfaces.

SPARTA countermeasures

Cite as SafeMode Space, LM-0004 (SPARTA v3.2).

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