Satellite Cyber Security
Threat Assessment
Identify vulnerabilities across your supply chain to safeguard
your satellite before a breach occurs.
Securing satellites, without a massive price tag, is becoming a top priority for satellite operators and manufacturers.
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How does a company with multiple satellites in orbit and more in the pipeline, secure them from current and emerging threats?
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It starts with framing your cyber security risk in terms of your business objectives. Get informed and do your due diligence to confidently stand behind your decision to invest less or more. A satellite cyber security threat assessment is a smaller preliminary investment that helps you make strategic decisions that are right for your company and your customers. Explicit risk prioritization helps you determine when the cost outweighs the benefit to your business which is why it’s crucial to do one before spending money on a solution that doesn’t meet your organization’s unique needs.​
Why do a Satellite Cyber Security Threat Assessment?
Ensure your business is ready.
“New satellite market forecast anticipates 1,700 satellites to be launched on average per year by 2030 as new entrants and incumbents increase their investment in space." Euroconsult. 2021.
When is the ideal time to consider a cybersecurity threat assessment for your satellites?
A threat assessment can be done at any time, but to get the maximum value, book our analysis:
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At the beginning of the product development process
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Before the product is approved for manufacturing
Waiting until new regulations are in place to analyze your threat results in less cost-efficient options to address vulnerabilities once your satellite is developed.
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If you have a constellation in orbit and want to understand the current threats to minimize your risks for now and future constellations, get in touch to discuss your unique needs.
How Our Satellite Cybersecurity Threat Assessment Works
We know your staff's time is valuable. Our approach only involves the appropriate stakeholders within your organization and externally with your supply chain when needed.
1. ​Security Risk Assessment
Most cyberattacks are opportunistic rather than targeted. We start by researching and asking the right questions to understand the context of your business, industry, and technology. This process involves an in-depth risk analysis to determine why your technology may or may not be vulnerable to cyberattacks. We examine its technical architecture, other business elements such as its component supply chains, and business-relevant details such as its mission goal.
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2. Prioritization of Risks & Potential Threats
After we understand the risks to your business and data, we analyze the likelihood and potential impact of the identified threats. This helps to prioritize ways to decrease the risks, ensuring security efforts are both practical and cost-efficient. We aim to help you balance data protection with business outcomes without needless expenditures.
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3. Documentation & Support
We document our assessment with prioritized steps that your internal team can execute on their own or with our help or the help of outside suppliers.
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Optional: Product Evaluation for Onboard Satellite Cyber Security Monitoring
Suppose both parties agree that onboard monitoring hardware is a viable cybersecurity solution for your needs. In that case, we enter a separate contract to integrate our Onboard Intrusion Detection System, eClypse, with your satellite. Once approved, our team uses your risk assessment to inform the next steps, and we work with your team to customize the solution for your requirements.
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