An Investigation into an Approach to Updating the Governance of Satellite Communications to Enhance Cyber Security

The UK is keen to be part of the Global Space market that has seen the recent activities of Virgin Galactic and SpaceX. This research will take into consideration the UKs operability parameters in relation to International Space agreements to investigate whether the Governance surrounding Satellite communications prepares for the new Spaceports that are being developed and the impact on UK Government departments. The research aim for A Qualitative Approach to Updating the Governance of Satellite Communications to Enhance Cyber Security is to produce a set of guidelines to be used for the Governance of Satellite communications through researching the level of Governance that exists for Satellite communications. The research includes which techniques and technology that satellites use, the impact of Governance on Satellite communications within Government departments, COBIT 2019 in Satellites, a review of literature to pinpoint current research of legislation, a critical review of current Government frameworks for satellite communications and what public organisations will be taken into consideration.