SC-8(3) - Transmission Confidentiality and Integrity | Cryptographic Protection for Message Externals

Implement cryptographic mechanisms to protect message externals unless otherwise protected by [Assignment: organization-defined alternative physical controls].


Informational References

ISO 27001

ID: SC-8(3)
Enhancement of : SC-8

Countermeasures Covered by Control

ID Name Description D3FEND

Space Threats Tagged by Control

ID Description
SV-AC-7 Weak communication protocols. Ones that don't have strong encryption within it

Sample Requirements

Requirement
The spacecraft shall protect the confidentiality and integrity of [all] transmitted information. {SV-AC-7} {SC-8}
The spacecraft shall implement cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure of, and detect changes to, information during transmission unless otherwise protected by alternative physical safeguards. {SV-AC-7} {SC-8(1),SI-7(6)}
The spacecraft shall maintain the confidentiality and integrity of information during preparation for transmission and during reception. {SV-AC-7} {SC-8(2)}
The spacecraft shall implement cryptographic mechanisms to protect message externals unless otherwise protected by alternative physical safeguards. {SV-AC-7} {SC-8(3)}

Related SPARTA Techniques and Sub-Techniques

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