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Certificate Program
Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Space
Securing Space from the Ground Up
The Space Domain is no longer isolated and neither are its threats. Defending space systems requires more than traditional cybersecurity. This course prepares professionals to understand the full mission and tackle the unique challenges of cybersecurity from a space-based perspective.
The Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Space (CFS) program is an ANAB-accredited certificate program delivered by CT Cubed Inc., the accredited certificate issuer, in accordance with ANSI/ANAB E2659.
The certificate is valid for 3 years from issuance. The minimum passing score on the summative exam is 75%.
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- Introduction to Orbital Mechanics
- Space Systems Architectures
- Cybersecurity Concepts for Space
- RF Fundamentals
- Threats to Space Systems
- Secure Design
- Defense-in-Depth
- Space System Risk
- Security Controls
Labs
- Attack Surface Enumeration
- Heat Mapping
- Team CTF "Orbital Shield"
- Risk Assessments
- Security Controls Application
SPARTA
Students apply Aerospace Corporation's SPARTA framework to map threats, identify attack techniques, and apply countermeasures across space mission segments.
Capstone
Powered by the IRON GALAXY Space Cyber Range, the capstone is an interactive live exercise where participants serve as Satellite Operators and Analysts in a multi-round team competition. Over several rounds, students operate and monitor their virtual satellite for evidence of compromise, reacting in real-time to evolving threats.
IRON GALAXY Space Cyber Range
IRON GALAXY is a full-stack space cyber range that provides a high-fidelity emulation of the entire satellite mission chain. It models every component of a space operation, including spacecraft, ground stations, Mission Operations Centers (MOCs), and planning systems, using real industry satellite command and control tools like Yamcs and COSMOS.
IRON GALAXY operates with CCSDS space packet protocols, realistic orbital mechanics, pass windows, and distributed ground stations with complex routing. This trains defenders to translate network events into mission impact, not just focus on computers, but understand mission degradation. Students learn to fight through cyber attacks and understand why secure design of space systems is vital to building resilient space enterprises.
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Contact us to learn more about scheduling, pricing, and enrollment. We can also arrange a dedicated session for your organization with six or more students.
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