Kratos unveils satcom cybersecurity assessment service for satellite industry

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has launched a new satcom cybersecurity assessment service, aimed to address growing threats for satellite operators and service providers.

The new assessment will help ensure compliance readiness for the pending National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Information Assurance (IA) standards application for all US critical infrastructure including satellite communications.

Additionally, the new service enables organisations to identify and prioritise threats while addressing unique security challenges related to the satellite industry.

Kratos will also deliver detailed recommendations and a corrective actions roadmap by performing a thorough analysis in order to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards and guidelines.

Kratos SecureInfo senior vice president Christopher Fountain said that the assessment will offer independent, third party analysis from experts to address the challenges of satellite communications.

"It helps satellite operators and service providers determine where they stand and what it will take to be compliant to ensure they stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving real-world threat environment," Fountain added.

The assessment results will also help reduce risk for commercial satellite operators and service providers, while enabling them to evaluate readiness in advance of regulations and enforcement.