Brandon Karp

Brandon Karpf, Leader for International Public-Private Partnerships at NTT and expert in maritime navigation security, dives into the critical issues of GPS jamming and spoofing. He explains how these threats can misdirect ships into dangerous waters. Karpf discusses the mechanics of these attacks, including jamming techniques, and highlights the need for robust mitigation strategies like signal authentication and resilient receivers. He also explores innovative PNT alternatives such as LEO PNT and quantum navigation for future maritime security.

Join Dave Bittner, host of The CyberWire, and Brandon Karpf, a cybersecurity executive at NTT, as they dive into the intriguing world of GPS spoofing. They explore the origins and critical importance of GPS in maritime navigation. The duo highlights increasing regional spoofing incidents and differentiates between various jamming techniques. With rising operational risks, they discuss the need for robust solutions like navigation message authentication while also pondering innovative alternatives like quantum and inertial navigation systems.