AI Tool Helps Viasat Strengthen Satellite Security After 2022 Russian Cyberattack

Satellite communications provider Viasat is using an AI-assisted security product called Argo, developed by Atalanta, to help prove and improve the resilience of its satellite network. The move follows a 2022 cyberattack linked to Russian actors that disrupted Viasat's systems, an incident that drew widespread attention to the vulnerability of satellite infrastructure.

By applying AI-driven analysis, Viasat aims to identify and address potential weaknesses before they can be exploited, strengthening the overall security posture of its communications network. Tools like Argo represent a growing trend of using automation and AI to test complex systems at a scale and speed that traditional manual security reviews cannot match.

While this case involves a large satellite operator, it highlights a broader lesson for organisations of all sizes: proactively testing your systems for weaknesses, rather than waiting for an attack to reveal them, is a far more effective approach to cybersecurity.