Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework

International (Space Industry)

v2024 (ongoing)

24 domains

40 controls

The Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC), launched in 2019 and operational from 2020, provides threat intelligence, vulnerability coordination, and incident response support for the global space industry. Housed at the National Cybersecurity Center in Colorado Springs. Members include satellite operators, launch providers, ground system operators, and space-related government agencies. The Space ISAC threat framework categorises space-specific cyber and physical threats, provides indicators of compromise (IOCs), and coordinates vulnerability disclosure for space systems. Key focus areas include: ground segment cyber threats, space segment RF/cyber attacks, supply chain integrity, and space weather impacts.

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Framework Domains (24)

Asset Management

1 controls

Controls in the Asset Management domain of Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
SISAC-02	Space Asset Inventory and Classification	Maintain an inventory of space and ground assets (satellites, ground stations, user terminals, links) classified by crit...

Communications Link Threats

4 controls

Controls in the Communications Link Threats domain of Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework — 4 controls
Code	Title	Description
CT-1	RF Interference and Jamming	Radio frequency interference and intentional jamming of satellite communications must be detected and reported.
CT-2	GNSS Spoofing	Global Navigation Satellite System spoofing threats affecting positioning and timing must be shared.
CT-3	Signal Interception	Threats of unauthorized interception and exploitation of satellite communication signals must be monitored.
CT-4	Uplink and Downlink Manipulation	Threats of unauthorized manipulation of uplink commands or downlink telemetry must be identified.

Communications Security

1 controls

Controls in the Communications Security domain of Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
SISAC-05	Command and Telemetry Link Protection	Protect telemetry, tracking and command (TT&C) links against jamming, spoofing and unauthorised command injection.

Coordination

1 controls

Controls in the Coordination domain of Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
SISAC-16	Cross Sector and Critical Infrastructure Coordination	Coordinate with sector ISACs, government CERTs and critical infrastructure partners that depend on space services for PN...

Cryptography

1 controls

Controls in the Cryptography domain of Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
SISAC-17	Encryption Key Lifecycle for Space Systems	Manage cryptographic keys used for TT&C, payload data and ground links across generation, distribution, rotation and rev...

Detection

1 controls

Controls in the Detection domain of Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
SISAC-09	On-Orbit Anomaly Detection	Detect anomalous telemetry, attitude changes and command sequences that could indicate cyber compromise of a spacecraft.

Endpoint Security

1 controls

Controls in the Endpoint Security domain of Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
SISAC-18	User Terminal and Edge Device Security	Secure satellite user terminals, modems and edge devices against firmware tampering, hijack and unauthorised reconfigura...

Exercises

1 controls

Controls in the Exercises domain of Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
SISAC-15	Tabletop and Red Team Exercises	Conduct regular tabletop and adversary emulation exercises focused on space specific TTPs and cross sector dependencies.

Governance

1 controls

Controls in the Governance domain of Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
SISAC-01	Membership and Trusted Community Onboarding	Establish formal membership with Space ISAC, complete vetting, and onboard authorised personnel to the trusted informati...

Governance and Collective Security

4 controls

Controls in the Governance and Collective Security domain of Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework — 4 controls
Code	Title	Description
GC-1	Norms of Responsible Behavior	Space ISAC develops norms and guidelines for responsible behavior in space for collective security.
GC-2	Public-Private Information Sharing	Universal public-private sharing mechanisms for threats must be maintained and accessible.
GC-3	Cross-Sector Coordination	Coordination with other critical infrastructure ISACs ensures comprehensive threat awareness.
GC-4	Technology-Agnostic Threat Formats	Standardized technology-agnostic formats must be used to encapsulate threats across different vendors.

Ground Segment Threats

4 controls

Controls in the Ground Segment Threats domain of Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework — 4 controls
Code	Title	Description
GT-1	Ground Station Cyber Attacks	Cyber threats targeting ground station networks and mission control systems must be monitored and shared.
GT-2	Physical Security Threats	Physical threats to ground infrastructure including sabotage and unauthorized access must be assessed.
GT-3	Supply Chain Compromise	Threats from compromised hardware or software components in the space supply chain must be identified.
GT-4	Social Engineering Attacks	Social engineering and phishing attacks targeting space operations personnel must be monitored and reported.

Incident Response

1 controls

Controls in the Incident Response domain of Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
SISAC-11	Space System Incident Response	Maintain an incident response capability that addresses cyber events affecting space, ground and user segments with safe...

Information Sharing

2 controls

Controls in the Information Sharing domain of Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework — 2 controls
Code	Title	Description
SISAC-04	Indicator and Threat Intelligence Sharing	Share and consume cyber threat indicators and tradecraft observations through Space ISAC channels using STIX or sector f...
SISAC-12	Threat Information Production and Quality	Produce timely, accurate and actionable threat reports for the Space ISAC community with provenance and confidence indic...

Infrastructure Security

1 controls

Controls in the Infrastructure Security domain of Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
SISAC-06	Ground Segment Hardening	Harden mission operations centres, ground stations and antenna sites against intrusion, lateral movement and insider mis...

Operations

1 controls

Controls in the Operations domain of Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
SISAC-19	Launch Phase Cybersecurity	Apply cybersecurity controls across pre-launch processing, launch operations and early orbit phases including range and...

Personnel Security

1 controls

Controls in the Personnel Security domain of Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
SISAC-13	Insider Threat Programme	Detect and mitigate insider threats across mission operations, software engineering and ground station staff including c...

Programme Management

1 controls

Controls in the Programme Management domain of Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
SISAC-20	Metrics, Maturity and Continuous Improvement	Measure space cybersecurity programme maturity, track indicator quality and mission risk and drive continuous improvemen...

Resilience

1 controls

Controls in the Resilience domain of Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
SISAC-10	GNSS and Position, Navigation and Timing Resilience	Protect GNSS dependent services and timing against jamming, spoofing and degraded conditions through diversification and...

Software Security

1 controls

Controls in the Software Security domain of Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
SISAC-08	Flight Software Assurance	Apply secure development, code review and verification to flight software, payload firmware and on-board autonomy compon...

Space Segment Threats

4 controls

Controls in the Space Segment Threats domain of Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework — 4 controls
Code	Title	Description
ST-1	Satellite Cyber Intrusion	Threats from unauthorized access to satellite command and control systems must be identified and monitored.
ST-2	On-Orbit Interference	Threats of physical or electronic interference with operational satellites must be assessed and shared.
ST-3	Anti-Satellite Weapons	Kinetic and non-kinetic anti-satellite weapon threats must be monitored and intelligence shared across members.
ST-4	Space Debris as Threat	Intentional or unintentional space debris creating collision risks must be tracked and reported.

Supply Chain

1 controls

Controls in the Supply Chain domain of Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
SISAC-07	Supply Chain Risk Management for Space Hardware	Assess and mitigate cyber and provenance risks across satellite components, COTS modules, firmware and launch services.

Threat Intelligence

1 controls

Controls in the Threat Intelligence domain of Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
SISAC-03	Adversary TTP Mapping for Space Systems	Map known adversary tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) targeting space systems to internal controls using SPARTA...

Threat Intelligence Sharing

4 controls

Controls in the Threat Intelligence Sharing domain of Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework — 4 controls
Code	Title	Description
TI-1	STIX Framework for Space	Structured Threat Information Expression (STIX) extensions for space-specific threats must be adopted.
TI-2	TAXII Transport Protocol	Trusted Automated Exchange of Intelligence Information (TAXII) must be used for machine-to-machine sharing.
TI-3	Indicator of Compromise Sharing	Indicators of compromise must be shared across the space community to enable collective defense.
TI-4	Threat Correlation and Analysis	Threat indicators must be correlated across the space attack surface for comprehensive situational awareness.

Vulnerability Management

1 controls

Controls in the Vulnerability Management domain of Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework — 1 controls
Code	Title	Description
SISAC-14	Vulnerability Management for Space Systems	Track, prioritise and remediate vulnerabilities across flight software, ground systems and user terminals with risk base...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework?

Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework is a compliance framework from International (Space Industry) with 24 domains and 40 controls. The Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC), launched in 2019 and operational from 2020, provides threat intelligence, vulnerability coordination, and incident response support for the global space industry. Housed at the National Cybersecurity Center in Colorado Springs. Members include satellite operators, launch providers, ground system operators, and space-related government agencies. The Space ISAC threat framework categorises space-specific cyber and physical threats, provides indicators of compromise (IOCs), and coordinates vulnerability disclosure for space systems. Key focus areas include: ground segment cyber threats, space segment RF/cyber attacks, supply chain integrity, and space weather impacts. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

How many controls does Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework have?

Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework has 40 controls organised across 24 domains. The largest domains are Communications Link Threats (4 controls), Governance and Collective Security (4 controls), Ground Segment Threats (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

What frameworks does Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework map to?

Space ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) - Threat Framework maps to 84 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO/IEC 27011:2024 (10% coverage), NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 (8% coverage), OWASP DevSecOps Maturity Model (DSOMM) (8% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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