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How to hack a satellite

14th May 2025, 9:30:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Paris

Workshop Synopsis:

Description CYSAT ACADEMY

Maintaining cybersecurity on one or more operational satellites for many years requires mastering cybersecurity at the system level, including both space and ground segments. All threats must be addressed through various activities (intrusion detection, management of external software components, flow management, pentests, etc.) and anticipated. The Cysat academy 2025 course will train you in maintaining cybersecurity at system level, help you understand how to anticipate threats through a satellite attack workshop, and teach you how to correct operational vulnerabilities in both the onboard and ground systems.

Instructors:

Laurence Laborde:
Laurence Laborde leads the Cybersecurity Maintenance service (MCS) within Thales Alenia Space, for satellite operators in the observation, navigation and telecommunications domains. She started this activity for military ground systems 8 years ago and has developed a scalable solution to cope with the increasing complexity of this task. During her 27 years in the space industry, her career has been perfectly balanced between all segments of satellite systems: payload, ground systems engineering and cybersecurity. This allows her to be involved in all types of programs and to understand system operations and satellites operators expectations.

Christophe Duvernois – Cybersecurity Evaluator at ITSEF:
Christophe Duvernois is a Cybersecurity Evaluator and Embedded Systems Engineer with extensive expertise in processor emulation. With over a decade of experience in on-board space system simulation at Airbus Defence and Space, he joined Thales ITSEF in 2021. His work focuses on assessing vulnerabilities in embedded software, particularly hypervisors, and developing advanced tools to facilitate vulnerability discovery.

Joan Mazenc – Head of Thales ITSEF:
Joan MAZENC joined Thales ITSEF in 2008 as security evaluator. Throughout the years, as evaluator, then technical manager of an ITSEF licensed by ANSSI, he has actively contributed to the evolution of the French cyber security certification scheme, as well as the emergence and improvement of new private certification schemes. He is head of the ITSEF since 2020.

Protection for resilient Space Systems

15th May 2025, 13:30 PM – 16:30 PM

Paris

Workshop Synopsis:

In order to achieve service availability and other mission-specific protection goals, space systems require a minimum level of security measures to protect the systems from cyber-attacks.

In this workshop, we will demonstrate the application of a standardized approach to derive mission-specific minimum security requirements and provide guidance on their implementation.

Required material or tools will be provided; laptops may be helpful for research though, but not mandatory.

Programme:

  • Introduction

  • Overview of BSI Space Security Documents – Presentation of key guidelines and frameworks for space cybersecurity.

  • Introduction to Grundschutz Methodology – Explanation of BSI’s standardized approach to risk management and security implementation.

  • Group Exercise – Participants will work on identifying security requirements based on an exemplary space system.

  • Discussion of Results – Review and analysis of findings to consolidate key takeaways.

CYBER THREATS ALONG THE LIFECYCLE OF A SATELLITE

February 5th 2026, 01:30 PM

Singapore

Workshop Synopsis:

What the attendees will learn :

  • Satellite lifecycle from early development to end of life
  • Cybersecurity threats along the life of the satellite
  • Key concepts in design and operation of a satellite
  • Cybersecurity by design
  • Study of a concrete case

Instructor:

Jonathan Magnin:

Jonathan Magnin, CEO and co-founder of HelvetiSpace, obtained his master’s degree in electrical engineering specialized in space technology at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL). He currently pursues a Ph.D. in the same institute on the topic of space electronic reconnaissance and signal intelligence. As a reserve officer of the Swiss Armed Forces Space Command, he holds the rank of First Lieutenant (NATO OF-2) and lead the development of the SSA/SDA software of the Space Command where he will assume command of a company in 2026. His multidisciplinary background allying operational and academic experience lead him to create HelvetiSpace to provide sharp and precise knowledge to decision makers about space in both technical and operational aspects.

ESA-Oxford Training on Secure Space Communication Systems

8th –11th of  July 2025

England, University of Oxford

Overview:

Secure space communication systems are a cornerstone of critical infrastructures, playing a vital role in ensuring global connectivity, economic stability and geopolitical resilience. With the increasing need for reliable space-based assets, understanding the principles and practices of secure communication systems has never been more crucial.

This course, held in collaboration with leading experts from the European Space Agency (ESA), industry and academia, provides a comprehensive introduction to secure satellite communication systems. Participants will explore geopolitical and strategic contexts, gain insights into the fundamentals of secure communication architectures, and examine threat landscapes, risk assessment methodologies and cybersecurity challenges. 

Key topics include advanced technical perspectives on COMSEC, TRANSEC and CRYPTOSEC; an analysis of vulnerabilities across user, space and ground segments; and cutting-edge technological trends like quantum key distribution (QKD), optical communications, artificial intelligence and machine learning. Real-world case studies and examples will enrich the learning experience, ensuring participants leave with actionable knowledge. 

This course supports Europe’s vision of achieving strategic autonomy and resilience in space communications, equipping professionals with the tools to navigate this rapidly evolving field. Ideal for policymakers, industry specialists and researchers, this training is an opportunity to build expertise and networks at the forefront of secure communications innovation.

Program Details:

he course will feature contributions from esteemed ESA, industry experts and academics, delivering lectures and participating in discussions on a range of critical topics, including: 

  • Geopolitical and strategic contexts

  • Fundamentals of secure space communication systems

  • Threat landscapes, security risk assessment methodologies and cybersecurity challenges 

  • Advanced technical insights into COMSEC (CRYPTOSEC and TRANSEC)

  • Security challenges across User, Space and Ground Segments in modern SATCOM systems, with relevant technology developments

  • Novel technological trends related to secure systems (e.g., optical communications, QKD, AI, and machine learning)

 

Course timetable:

Day 1: Tuesday 8 July (09:15 – 17:30)

  • Course Overview, Objectives and Introductory Sessions 

Day 2: Wednesday 9 July (08:30 – 18:00)

  • Fundamentals of Space Communications and Importance of Space Security

Day 3: Thursday 10 July (09:00 – 18:30)

  • Security Risk Management in Space Systems, COMSEC, and Threat Landscape in Space Systems
  • Gala dinner at St Edmund Hall

Day 4:  Friday 11 July (08:30 – 18:00)

  • Cyber Security in Space Communications, Secure User Segment, Secure Ground Segment, Secure Space Segment, Novel Trends and Technologies, and Conclusion

Certification:

In order to be eligible for a certificate of attendance, you will need to attend the whole course. Participants who meet this criterion will be emailed after the end of the course with a link, and instructions on how to access their University of Oxford digital certificate. 

The certificate will show your name, the course title and the dates of the course you attended. You will be able to download your certificate, as well as share it on social media if you choose to do so.