The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre) has joined the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC), the Australian Space Agency (ASA) and the following international partners in releasing cyber security guidance on considerations for users of low earth orbit (LEO) satellite services:
- New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NZ)
- United States’ National Security Agency (NSA)
The rapid expansion and increasing reliance on LEO satellite communication (SATCOM) systems have introduced significant cyber security challenges. As LEO satellite constellations grow, the attack surface for threat actors increases. This growth puts critical networks that depend on these satellite services at greater risk. Securing this infrastructure is essential to ensuring the resilience of commercial communications, national security systems and emergency response capabilities.
This joint guidance is intended for users of LEO SATCOM services. It highlights the key cyber security risks and mitigation strategies to support informed decision-making. It also provides organizations with a set of critical questions that they can ask in discussions about security with LEO SATCOM service providers.
Read the full joint guidance: Securing space – Cyber security for low earth orbit satellite communications