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Certified Secure Satellite and Payload Architect (CSSPA)

The "Certified Secure Satellite and Payload Architect (CSSPA)" program provides a comprehensive path for designing secure satellite platforms, including bus components, onboard systems, and sensor payloads. Participants learn threat modeling and cryptographic design patterns tailored to the space domain. With increasing attacks targeting satellite firmware and payload data links, this course prepares professionals to build resilient architectures that resist intrusion, corruption, and espionage.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
2 - Intermediate
Course Catalog Number
T101
Course Prerequisites

None

Training Purpose
Functional Development
Management Development
Specific Audience
All
Delivery Method
Online, Instructor-Led
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

  • Gain expertise in designing secure satellite and payload architectures.
  • Understand security principles and best practices for space systems.
  • Analyze potential threats and vulnerabilities in satellite payloads.
  • Evaluate security measures for data processing and communication on satellites.
  • Learn how to architect robust and secure satellite systems to withstand cyberattacks.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Feedback

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