Offensive Security Testing Safeguarding the Final Frontier
Andrzej Olchawa
DEF CON 32 Creator Stage · Day 1 · Creator Stage
Andrzej Olchawa's DEF CON 32 talk, "Offensive Security Testing: Safeguarding the Final Frontier," delivers a stark warning about the security posture of critical space infrastructure, specifically focusing on the ground segment. The presentation systematically breaks down the architecture of space mission control systems, highlighting their inherent vulnerabilities and the expanded attack surface introduced by recent operational shifts. Olchawa argues that while the space community has begun to acknowledge security through policies and requirements, a crucial element is still missing: proactive, offensive security testing.