Cybersecurity by Design

Software Security Requirements

• Protection of the OS layer from applications, and applications from other applications
• Protection of the communication to and from external systems
• Secure Boot / Secure Update of systems

PikeOS for MPU has a pre-qualified set of documentation for Security and provides the basis to provide all Security features to be used for SBRTOS (Systems Based on the RTOS). 

For Security certification on system level, the combination of the NG-ULTRA SoC FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) and PikeOS for MPU have the best pre-requisites to fulfill the needed requirements for Space missions concerning Security while maintaining Safety and dependability.

Our key drivers are the re-usability and ability to support the Space Avionics Open Interface Architecture (SAVOIR). 

Ready for Security

PikeOS for MPU ensures the separation of applications by means of time and space partitioning. A partition is created and maintained by the operating system and resources are allocated according to the partition configuration, like memory, CPU time or I/O access rights. 

PikeOS for MPU has been validated with respect to Security and Common Criteria or a similar approach can be used as Security standard.

SYSGO in the Knowledge Bank of ESA’s R&D Programmes

The project aim is to create a real-time operating system tailored for spacecraft microprocessors. It has to meet rigorous Security and Safety standards, allowing it to run multiple applications simultaneously, each with varying levels of assurance (mixed criticality), while ensuring Safety and Security.

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SAVOIR Main Objectives:

• Reduction of schedule and risk, along with associated costs, for the procurement and development of Avionics
• Enhancement of competitiveness of Avionics suppliers
• Influence on standardization processes by standardizing at the appropriate level to ensure device interchangeability (the topology remains project-specific)
• Definition of the governance model for products, generic specifications, and interface definition of elements developed under the SAVOIR initiative

SAVOIR is applied as part of ESA tenders and throughout the subsequent procurement and development process. A particular aim is to utilize the results of SAVOIR in future projects and relevant products as part of the portfolios of European suppliers.

SAVOIR expected Benefits:

• For customers: Simplification of the procurement process for Space Avionics
• For system integrators: Facilitation of space avionics integration
• For suppliers: Preparation of technical conditions for more efficient product line organization

SAVOIR supports:

• Space avionics customers and system architects
• System integrators
• Avionics and technology suppliers
• Standardization organizations

It is a tool for industrial policy and research and development planning. For further information, please visit www.savoir.estec.esa.int