Satellite Cybersecurity Foundations

Learn the foundations of satellite cybersecurity in this intensive course and hands-on CTF workshop

What you'll learn
Foundations of Satellite Technology: Subsystems, Communications, and Applications
OSINT for Satellite Systems, Mission Analysis, and Reading Engineering Specifications
Communications & Tracking: Intercepeting and Reverse Engineering Signals
Tracking and Orbital Mechanics: TLEs, Propagation Methods, and Visual Tools
Interactive CTF Workshop
Secure-by-Design Implementation for Satellite Infrastructure

Requirements
No prior knowledge is needed to take this course. A machine with Python3 and Pip3 is required to take this course.

Description
Master satellite cybersecurity in this intensive course and hands-on workshop. Gain critical skills to defend aerospace systems, covering satellite OSINT, orbital mechanics, signal reverse engineering, TLE analysis, attack simulation, and SPARTA-based defenses. Learn to identify vulnerabilities, secure-by-design, and protect satellite infrastructure against modern threats.Topics Covered 0x00 >> Satellite OSINT 0x01 >> Orbital Mechanics 0x02 >> Modulation Schemes 0x03 >> Communications Reverse Engineering 0x04 >> Firmware Analysis 0x05 >> Simulating Attacks & Attack Detection 0x06 >> Defensive Techniques with SPARTA 0x07 >> Implementing Secure-by-Design Skills Covered Orbital Mechanics Satellite Communications Foundations: Demodulation and Reverse Engineering Reading Satellite Engineering SpecificationsInterpretation of TLEsCTF SkillsVulnerabilities, Attacks, and Mitigation StrategiesSecure-By-Design ImplementationCourse Deliverables"Hack the Orbit" Walkthrough CTF Interactive Quizzes for each TopicPDFs of all the presentation slideshows74 page complimentary visual manualWhy Take It Now?The space industry has been expanding rapidly the past few years and this trend is expected to continue as more companies and organizations conduct space-related research and projects. The democratization and demand in the aerospace industry has also encountered bad actors who try to exploit the new technology for malicious purposes. In order to combat this growing threat, this course instructs you on the foundations of satellite security and detection methods for common satellite cyber attacks.