From Theory to Reality Demonstrating the Simplicity of SPARTA Techniques
Randi Tinney
DEF CON 32 Creator Stage · Day 1 · Creator Stage
In this DEF CON 32 talk, Randi Tinney, a representative from The Aerospace Corporation and the lead developer for the **Space Attack Research and Tactic Analysis (SPARTA)** framework, presented a compelling demonstration of how seemingly complex attacks against space systems can be executed with surprising simplicity. The presentation, titled "From Theory to Reality: Demonstrating the Simplicity of SPARTA Techniques," aimed to bridge the gap between theoretical cyber threats outlined in frameworks like SPARTA and their practical manifestation in a simulated environment. Tinney highlighted a critical vulnerability in the space industry: the widespread belief that space systems are inherently secure due to their remote nature, a misconception that often leads to inadequate defensive postures on the ground segment.