Clémence Poirier

Clémence Poirier, a Senior cyber defense researcher at ETH Zurich with a focus on space cybersecurity, discusses the Viasat cyberattack that impacted Ukraine’s military communications just before the Russian invasion. She reveals the vulnerabilities highlighted by this attack and how it has reshaped perspectives on satellite security. Poirier also addresses the rise of hacktivist groups targeting space operations and emphasizes the urgent need for enhanced defenses in the evolving landscape of cyber threats, especially in the context of ongoing conflicts.