Название: The Spacecraft Hacker's Handbook: Exploiting Ground Stations, Flight Software, and Satellite Terminals
Автор: Andrzej Olchawa, Milenko Starcik
Издательство: No Starch Press
Год: 2027
Страниц: 323
Язык: английский
Формат: True PDF, True EPUB
Размер: 60.0 MB

Satellites power our internet, GPS, weather forecasts, defense systems—and they’re all at risk.

Can you really hack a spacecraft? Yes, but probably not the way you think.

Satellites rarely fall out of the sky, and this book won’t tell you how to make them crash. But vulnerabilities can expose sensitive data, disrupt communications, manipulate onboard systems, and even allow attackers to take control of mission operations.

The Spacecraft Hacker’s Handbook takes you inside the hidden world of spacecraft cybersecurity. Through hands-on labs, you’ll write working exploits and uncover vulnerabilities in flight software. From NASA flight software and CCSDS protocols to SATCOM terminals and GNSS attacks, you’ll gain practical experience with the technologies that power modern space missions.

Learn how to:

Work with mission control software, including Yamcs and OpenC3 COSMOS
Explore NASA’s F′ and core Flight System (cFS)
Analyze CCSDS spacecraft communications
Reproduce actual space cyberattacks in a safe environment
Discover, validate, and responsibly disclose new vulnerabilities

Who Should Read This Book?
We wrote this book for IT security professionals who are ready to expand their expertise into the rapidly evolving domain of space systems. That being said, it's also appropriate for engineers, operators, executives, and other professionals working in the space industry who want to better understand the security implications of the systems they design or rely on. We've attempted to make both the cybersecurity and aerospace materials accessible enough to provide a practical entry point for anyone seeking to apply established security principles in a uniquely challenging, high-stakes environment.

We also welcome curious minds who aren't yet space professionals: enthusiasts interested in how satellites and ground systems are protected, for example, as well as security hobbyists eager to explore a less-charted attack surface.

Requirements:

Windows, macOS, or Linux
Docker and a virtualization platform
Basic ability to read source code in Python, Java, and C
No specialized radio or satellite hardware required

"There are plenty of books on the usual security topics, but this one is a rare gem, it covers satellite (in)security. Not many books dig into satellite internals, and even fewer focus specifically on how to hack them...The Spacecraft Hacker's Handbook is a great guide to the full spectrum of these problems, covering topics like the software supply chain and then diving deeper into the hardware and firmware layers. I highly recommend it to any security researcher in the field."- Alex Matrosov, Security Researcher, Founder, Author

"A refreshingly different take on space cybersecurity. Thorough, highly technical, and packed with practical insight, it's an outstanding starting point and a valuable long-term reference for offensive security professionals. For anyone pursuing a career in space security research or penetration testing, this is essential reading and nearly a one-stop shop for building the knowledge and skills needed to succeed." - Brandon Bailey, creator and lead of SPARTA

"The Spacecraft Hacker's Handbook demystifies space security better than any other introduction I have encountered. Its clear explanations and reproducible labs give newcomers an approachable path into the field, while experienced security researchers gain the detailed understanding of space infrastructure, technologies, and attack surfaces needed to apply their existing offensive-security skills effectively." - Adam 'pi3' Zabrocki, creator of LKRG, Phrack author, and co-designer of RISC-V security extensions

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