HACK-CYSAT: A CYSAT INITIATIVE
Witness the World's First Offensive Satellite Demo
You have probably heard of it during the year 2023 : Thales’ engineering team hacked the OPS-SAT satellite of the European Space Agency .
Do you know this operation was orchestrated by CYSAT?
Indeed, CYSAT had launched a competition in 2022, inviting ethical hackers to comprehensively assess satellite vulnerabilities.
The groundbreaking achievement was realized by Thales specialists in aerospace cybersecurity, who became the first to breach the satellite’s system designed for testing purposes. This hacking initiative by CYSAT showcased a strategic and proactive approach, providing a unique platform for ethical hackers to uncover and address potential security risks in satellite technology. The outcome underscored the importance of such initiatives in safeguarding satellite systems from potential threats.
Delve into the cutting-edge technology and innovation that powers the Hack-Sat event. Explore the advancements in satellite technology that are essential for this groundbreaking initiative.
Discover the rigorous testing and validation processes that ensure the success of the Hack-Sat demonstration. Learn how thorough testing is a vital component of achieving the goals of this groundbreaking project.
Explore the extensive international collaborations and partnerships that have made the Hack-Sat event possible. Learn about the global efforts that bring together diverse expertise and perspectives.
Find out how you can actively participate in and be a part of the historic Hack-Sat event. Discover how your involvement can contribute to the success of this significant moment in satellite technology history.
Media Release
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EU-Weltraumgesetz: Erste Details werden bekannt
Euractiv DE, 25/04/2024
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Cybersecurity in der Raumfahrtbranche ist dringender denn je
Security Insider, 09/04/2024
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Weltraum-Sicherheit: Herausforderung einer einheitlichen Gesetzgebung
IT Daily, 25/04/2024
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Die Cybersicherheit im Weltraum sicherstellen
COMPUTER WEEKLY, 02/06/2023
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«Wir haben keine Einheit, die in Russland Cyberangriffe durchführen könnte», sagt der ukrainische General. Aber das soll sich ändern
NZZ, 13/05/2023
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Thales hackt einen Satelliten der Esa
GOLEM, 29/04/2023
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Hacker übernehmen Kontrolle über ESA-Satelliten
DIGITAL LIFE, 28/04/2023
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IT-Sicherheit muss auch im Weltraum gewährleistet sein
IT DAILY, 24/04/2023
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Tribune de Mathieu Bailly - Le Monde
LE MONDE 07/04/2024
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Loi spatiale de l’UE : un fonctionnaire de la Commission européenne dévoile les aspects cyber de la législation
EURACTIV, 26/04/2024
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Conférence CYSAT 2024 : les enjeux de la cybersécurité spatiale
AIR & COSMOS, 27/03/2024
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Cybersécurité dans l’espace : des hackers invités à débusquer les failles des satellites
FRANCE INTER, 07/04/2022
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Guerre spatiale : alerte sur les réseaux satellites
LE FIGARO, 28/03/2022
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Cybersécurité : l’industrie spatiale européenne au pied du mur
IT SOCIAL, 23/05/2023
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Général Potii: «Nous avons besoin de réponses communes aux cyberattaques russes»
LE FIGARO, 10/05/2023
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Un concours pour pirater les satellites en orbite : l'Agence Spatiale Européenne veut se préparer aux cyberattaques dans l'espace
FRANCE INFO, 29/04/2023
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Des hackers bretons ont réussi à pirater un satellite tournant à 500 km autour de la Terre
OUEST FRANCE, 28/04/2023
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Comment le piratage d’un satellite peut virer au désastre
NUMERAMA, 28/04/2023
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Cybersécurité spatiale: démonstration de «hacking éthique»
AERO SPATIUM, 27/04/2023
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Thalès a piraté un satellite de l’Agence spatiale européenne (mais c'était un exercice)
RADIO FRANCE, 25/04/2023
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Hacking satellitaire : comment Thales a réussi à neutraliser un satellite de démonstration de l'ESA
LA TRIBUNE, 25/04/2023
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Le salon Cysat fera la démonstration d’un premier hacking d’un satellite en orbite de l’Agence spatiale européenne
LEMBARQUÉ, 25/04/2023
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Thales a réussi à pirater un satellite de l’esa dans le cadre d’un exercice
BFM TECH&CO, 25/04/2023
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Cybersécurité : un satellite de l’Agence spatiale européenne piraté lors d’un exercice
SUD OUEST, 25/04/2023
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Thales réalise une première mondiale avec la prise de contrôle inédite d’un satellite de démonstration de l’ESA
BUSINESS WIRE, 25/04/2023
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"L'écosystème du spatial européen se mobilise sur les enjeux liés à la cybersécurité"
JDN, 06/04/2023
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Piratage de satellites et Internet : ces nouvelles offensives de hackers qui inquiètent
LE PARISIEN, 09/04/2022
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L'espace, nouvelle frontière de la guerre informatique?
FRANCE24, 08/04/2022
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La Commissione Europea al CYSAT di Parigi per presentare legge spaziale dell’UE e difesa dello spazio europeo
Articolo 21, 21/03/2024
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Il prossimo aprile a Parigi il CYSAT 2024
Ares Osservatorio Difesa, 22/03/2024
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Verso una difesa spatiale europea: al CYSAT la commisione europea presentera bozza di legge
Mondo 3, 24/04/2024
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Nello spazio si gioca il futuro della geopolitica, Italia avanguardia in Europa
Atlantico Quotidiano, 28/04/2024
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Una difesa spaziale europea, i primi passi su spinta di Francia e Italia
Atlantico Quotidiano, 21/03/2024
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Arriva CYSAT, il salone europeo della cybersicurezza nello spazio
NELLANOTIZIA
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A Parigi salone per la cybersicurezza in industria spaziale | Video Sky - Sky TG24
SKY, 26/04/2023
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Parigi i 26 e 27 aprile - Arriva CYSAT, il salone europeo della cybersicurezza nello spazio
NEWS ABC24
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Space agency director thinks EU space law would have GDPR-style outsized impact
EURACTIV, 25/04/2024
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EU Space Law: Commission official reveals details on cybersecurity aspects
EURACTIV, 24/04/2024
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Five Takeaways From the Russian Cyber-Attack on Viasat's Satellites
INFOSECURITY MAGAZINE, 09/05/2023
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Intel from China’s “Space Day.”
N2K SPACE, 24/04/2023
A unique European Cybersecurity Opportunity
CYSAT is a unique opportunity in Europe to position your organization as forward-thinking and committed to address the issue of cybersecurity for your clients relying on space assets and data.
European and French agencies, space industrial leaders and innovative start-ups have already confirmed their participation and proposed high-level speakers.