International Journal of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication

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A Survey for Vulnerability Attack and Defense Method of Satellite-Link Based Communication System

  • Isaac Sim (LIG Nex1, Cyber-Electronic Warfare R&D) ;
  • Jinwoo Jeong (LIG Nex1, Cyber-Electronic Warfare R&D) ;
  • Sangbom Yun (LIG Nex1, Cyber-Electronic Warfare R&D) ;
  • Yunsik Lim (Yeoju Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Eng.) ;
  • Junghyun Seo (LIG Nex1, Cyber-Electronic Warfare R&D)
  • Received : 2023.09.10
  • Accepted : 2023.09.20
  • Published : 2023.11.30
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Abstract

Satellite based communication is networks in which users in a wide area can access without wired-based ground infrastructure. In particular, the need is emerging due to the recent Ukraine-Russia war. Satellite network systems acquire data that is difficult to observe on Earth as well as communication networks and are also used for research and development, which allows additional data to be produced. However, due to the nature of communication networks existing in outer space, certain vulnerabilities are revealed, and attacks based on them can be exposed. In this paper, we analyze vulnerabilities that may arise due to the nature of satellite communication networks and describes current research, countermeasures, and future research directions.

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