Experts in the space industry have expressed concerns over the White House's decision to exclude space infrastructure from critical infrastructure efforts, highlighting the potential risks posed by cyberattacks on space-based systems. The rewrite of Presidential Policy Directive 21 kept the current sectors but overlooked the designation of space as the 17th critical infrastructure sector, despite calls from rocket and satellite manufacturers. The decision has raised concerns about leaving space assets vulnerable to cyber threats, including hacking and data breaches
While efforts for enhanced information sharing and risk-based approaches are part of the new strategy, the exclusion of space infrastructure is seen as a missed opportunity in national cybersecurity strategies. The Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center has long advocated for space to be recognized as critical infrastructure, emphasizing the growing interconnectedness and reliance of space infrastructure on digital systems. With the increasing importance of space assets for national security, the omission of space from cybersecurity strategies is seen as a significant risk. ```https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/experts-say-white-house-memo-overlooks-space-cyber-risks-a-25001