26.04.2023
How security in space helps Europe to cope with crises on Earth
Keeping information and infrastructure secure is essential in a proposed rapid and resilient space-based system that will enable European governments to respond to crises caused by climate change as well as malicious attacks on power supplies and other vital services.
Experts are meeting today at the biggest European event dedicated to cybersecurity for the space industry to discuss the next steps.
ESA has a long track record as a trusted partner in security for space with its member states and the European Commission. It is now working with the European Commission to create a highly secure, satellite-enabled connectivity system called Iris2.
Iris2 – which stands for Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite – will deliver enhanced communication capacities to EU governments and businesses.