GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae and Warpspace have announced a business partnership to combine their expertise in cybersecurity and space technology. The two companies will collaborate on joint research to create a secure development and operation platform for space satellite systems, with a focus on leveraging digital twin technology and robust cybersecurity measures.
This partnership aims to address the growing need for cybersecurity in space and to enable the sustainable use of space systems. GMO Cybersecurity brings its extensive experience in cybersecurity, while Warpspace contributes its advanced space digital twin technology. Together, the companies plan to create new value in space system development and operations.
Digital Twin Technology Meets Cybersecurity
At the core of the partnership is the joint development of a platform that will support the entire lifecycle of space systems, from development to operation. This platform will use digital twin technology to virtually reproduce complex space systems, including satellite constellations. By integrating cybersecurity features into this virtual environment, the platform will offer comprehensive support to organizations involved in space development.
The platform will also serve as a training tool, allowing engineers to simulate and test various scenarios without the need to interact with actual systems. This will help overcome the physical limitations and high costs of traditional training methods. Engineers will be able to practice responding to cyberattacks and system failures in a realistic, yet safe, virtual space.
Revolutionizing Incident Response and Security Training
One of the key benefits of this platform is its ability to simulate a wide range of cyberattack scenarios and system failures. By using a high-precision digital twin environment, developers and operators can test their responses to incidents that could occur in actual space systems, all while remaining on the ground. This will allow for repeated testing and advanced security training that was previously difficult to conduct.
The platform will also enable space system operators to conduct in-depth security exercises, such as attack method analysis, defense testing, and recovery procedure verification, without risking damage to real systems.
“Secure by Design” Approach for Space Systems
GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae, known for its services in threat analysis, vulnerability diagnosis, penetration testing, and incident response, will bring its “secure by design” approach to the space sector. This concept emphasizes incorporating security from the very beginning of system development. The platform will not only be designed with strong security measures but will also allow users to conduct their own threat analysis and risk assessments for space systems.
Combining Strengths for the Future of Space Security
Warpspace will leverage its technical expertise in building digital twins of space systems to develop the platform. The company’s technology will help replicate satellite behavior, onboard equipment functionality, communication status, and even data flow in a virtual environment. This will allow for more accurate simulations and a better understanding of how space systems operate.
The partnership’s ultimate goal is to promote the “secure by design” concept throughout the space industry, ensuring that security is embedded in every phase of space system planning and development. By combining their strengths, GMO Cybersecurity and Warpspace aim to raise security standards across all stages of space system operations, from threat monitoring to incident response and future threat prediction.
