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PETERS & CORNYN REINTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO PROTECT COMMERCIAL SATELLITES FROM CYBERSECURITY THREATS

Hearing

Date: May 3, 2023
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.
Issues: Science, Technology and Communication

"We've already seen the impacts of attacks on satellite systems by our adversaries abroad, and the potential effects on our lives and livelihoods could be catastrophic if American systems were similarly attacked,. This bipartisan bill will ensure that commercial satellite owners and operators have the tools and resources they need to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses.

Nearly every industry uses commercial satellite networks to provide essential services, but the destruction or disruption of these networks could be used against our national security interests," said Senator Cornyn. "This bipartisan piece of legislation directs CISA to publish voluntary cybersecurity best practices for companies that own these satellites and ensure our most critical infrastructure is secure against foreign cyber threats."


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