Secure the Final Frontier: Announcing a New Course Offering from Parallax Cyber

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SC101 * July 7, 2026 * Hybrid: Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Online

Securing Space Systems from Cyber Attack

Space systems are no longer the exclusive domain of government agencies and prime defense contractors. CubeSats, commercial launch providers, and dual-use satellite constellations have opened the space domain to a broader community of operators and with that openness comes an entirely new attack surface. Nation-state adversaries and sophisticated cyber actors are actively targeting satellite uplinks, ground station networks, and mission-critical command channels. The question is no longer whether space systems will face cyber threats, but whether the people responsible for them are ready.

On July 7, 2026, Parallax Cyber LLC launches the S3EP Training Series with SC101: Securing Space Systems from Cyber Attacks, a one-day, hands-on course designed for cybersecurity professionals, space system engineers, and mission assurance teams who need to understand how to protect operational space infrastructure. The class is offered in hybrid format, with seats available for in-person attendance in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and a full live-stream option for remote participants anywhere in the world.

What You'll Learn

SC101 opens with a deep dive into space system architecture including how the space segment, ground segment, and link layer interact, and where each creates unique security exposure. Unlike enterprise IT, spacecraft operate on long-duration, often non-repudiable command channels. A misconfigured uplink or an unvalidated telecommand can translate directly into mission failure. Students will learn to map those exposures against the SPARTA (Space Attack Research and Tactic Analysis) framework and the five domains of the S3EP Basic Exam: Architecture, Frameworks & Policy, Space Segment Security, Ground Segment Security, and Threat Intelligence & Risk Management.

Ground segment topics include securing mission operations centers, applying NIST SP 800-53 controls to space ground systems, and understanding how ITAR and NISPOM compliance intersects with cybersecurity program requirements. Long-range communications, with their inherent latency and limited bandwidth, add further constraints that force security architects to think differently about key management and link protection.

Risk management rounds out the day, with a practical session on threat intelligence specific to the space domain and an introduction to how risk frameworks are applied under a mission assurance lens. By the end of the day, students will have mapped course content directly to each knowledge domain tested on the S3EP Basic Exam, giving them a clear picture of where they stand and what focused study remains.

Who Should Attend

SC101 is ideal for practitioners entering the space security field, cybersecurity professionals supporting space programs, and engineers who want to build a strong security foundation before tackling more advanced topics. No prior space domain experience is required — the course is designed to bridge the gap between conventional cybersecurity expertise and the mission-specific demands of the space domain.

Register Today

Seats for the in-person session in Colorado Springs are limited. Online registration provides flexibility for remote participants without sacrificing access to the full live instruction and Q&A. Whether you are preparing for the S3EP Basic certification, building your team's space security baseline, or simply looking to understand a domain that is reshaping the threat landscape — SC101 is your starting point. Visit the Classes portion of our website for details and to register.

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