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GPS: A backbone for critical infrastructure. [T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing]

CyberWire Daily

N2K Networks, Inc.

Technology, Daily News, News, Tech News

4.81.1K Ratings

🗓️ 31 May 2026

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Since its original creation in the 1970s, GPS has evolved from a technology primarily used by the military to a foundation for modern society.  After the removal of selective availability for civilians in 2000, GPS’s value has significantly expanded. In the past two decades, nearly every critical infrastructure sector–telecommunications, transportation, energy, agriculture, emergency services, and financial services–relies on GPS constellations to ensure that timing and location accuracy are precise. Though many do not see its utility in day-to-day efforts, GPS has become entrenched in modern networks and services. Key sources: Removal of selective availability. Satellite Navigation - GPS - How It Works. What can GPS do? Like what you heard? Be sure to subscribe to our free Signals and Space Briefing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, our Sunday newsletter covering the intersection of cybersecurity and space. Subscribe at: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/signals-and-space Is there a topic or person you’d like to hear on our show? You can send your questions and feedback to space@n2k.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also fill our our audience survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NJYCN2P T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing is a production of N2K CyberWire. N2K is your nexus for discovery and connection for people, technology, and ideas shaping the future of secure innovation. Learn how at n2k.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

You're listening to the Cyberwire Network, powered by N2K.

0:10.2

Looking to understand the cybersecurity risks emerging beyond Earth's atmosphere.

0:18.1

In the weekly Signals in Space newsletter, T-minus host Maria Vermazas and producer

0:23.0

Ethan Cook connect the dots between terrestrial infrastructure and the growing attack surface in space.

0:29.7

Each week, you'll get the latest space cyber headlines, direct access to the week's T-minus

0:34.6

podcast conversation, plus expert insights and resources

0:38.4

to help security professionals

0:39.9

better understand this rapidly evolving domain.

0:44.0

Space systems are becoming critical infrastructure.

0:46.8

Signals in space helps you stay ahead of the threats

0:49.5

shaping the next frontier.

0:51.8

Subscribe now to the Signals and Space newsletter.

1:03.0

When it comes to mobile application security, good enough is a risk.

1:09.6

A recent survey shows that 72% of organizations reported at least one mobile application

1:15.3

security incident last year, and 92% of responders reported threat levels have increased in the

1:21.6

past two years.

1:23.4

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1:32.3

Discover how Guard Square provides industry-leading security for your Android and iOS apps at www.gardsquare.com.

1:52.7

I googled how does GPS work?

1:53.2

Yeah.

1:58.3

And the technical definition that I got was a receiver measured the time it takes for a signal to travel from multiple satellites to your device.

2:01.2

Yes.

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