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Ronak Shah, Senior Director, Research at Shift5

Written by Fed Gov Today | Mar 21, 2024 10:28:40 PM

 

 

Presented by Shift5

Addressing GPS Spoofing Threats to National Security

Ronak Shah, Senior Director, Research at Shift5, highlights the national security implications of GPS spoofing, where false GPS signals mislead the positioning of military and civilian assets. Shah points out the critical need for diverse data analysis and observability of military platforms to counteract these threats effectively. He advocates for improved data gathering and analysis capabilities within the Department of Defense to stay ahead of adversaries' evolving tactics.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Diverse Data Analysis: The necessity of analyzing varied data sets to understand and mitigate GPS spoofing threats.
  2. Enhanced Observability: Strengthening the observability of military platforms to detect and counteract spoofing incidents.
  3. Continuous Innovation: Urging the DoD to invest in advanced position, navigation, and timing technologies to outpace adversary capabilities.