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S2 Ep2. Securing Australia Through Space: Vinicius Geudes de Oliveira on Cybersecurity in Outer Space - Space Matters: The Space Governance Podcast

Space Matters: The Space Governance Podcast

Vinicius Geudes de Oliveira, a Brazilian lawyer and PhD candidate, explores the legal and cybersecurity challenges facing space infrastructure, particularly in Australia. He explains why cyberattacks are more cost-effective than kinetic warfare and argues for national space policy to protect critical systems.

Vinicius shares how his background in international law led him to pursue a PhD focused on the cybersecurity of Australia’s space infrastructure. He explains that most cyberattacks remain below the threshold of armed conflict but can be just as disruptive, especially in the strategically important space sector. With Australia’s space industry still developing its legal and policy frameworks, he talks about the need for a national space policy and space-specific cybersecurity measures. Vinicius also discusses the importance of international cooperation and advocates for practical tools, like a cybersecurity toolkit, to help space operators better understand and manage evolving threats.

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S2 Ep2. Securing Australia Through Space: Vinicius Geudes de Oliveira on Cybersecurity in Outer Space - Space Matters: The Space Governance Podcast