If system component failures are detected:
(a) Ensure that the standby components are successfully and transparently installed within [Assignment: organization-defined time period]; and
(b) [Selection (one or more): Activate [Assignment: organization-defined alarm]
; Automatically shut down the system;
[Assignment: organization-defined action]
].
Standby components for high-criticality security systems give operators a fallback if the primary unit malfunctions or behaves abnormally. Activating a standby cryptographic module or backup flight computer on a space platform is not always seamless; it may require partial reboots or updated telemetry configurations. Moreover, operators must confirm that the backup is in a known-good state—via checksums, digital signatures, or stored "golden image" references—so they do not inadvertently swap to another compromised element. Once the transition succeeds, the satellite should send ground-based personnel an immediate alert (e.g., "SECURE COMP SWAP") to investigate root causes and, if necessary, authorize further remediation. This coordinated approach ensures minimal downtime and provides mission resilience even if radiation, thermal stress, or unanticipated cyber threats cripple the primary security module.