SV-SP-7

Software can be broken down into three levels (operating system and drivers’ layer, data handling service layer, and the application layer). Highest impact on system is likely the embedded code at the BIOS, kernel/firmware level. Attacking the on-board operating systems. Since it manages all the programs and applications on the computer, it has a critical role in the overall security of the system. Since threats may occur deliberately or due to human error, malicious programs or persons, or existing system vulnerability mitigations must be deployed to protect the OS.


ID: SV-SP-7
DiD Layer: SBC
CAPEC #:  186 | 312 | 313 | 532 | 638
Lowest Threat Tier to
Create Threat Event:  
III
Notional Risk Rank Score: 19

Informational References

  • CENTRA Volume I - Cyber Content of Satellites