Space

Space is no longer the preserve of governments alone - commercial operators, satellite providers, and downstream services are now critical to communications, navigation, defence, and commerce. This rapid expansion has created new attack surfaces: from ground stations and satellite links to data flowing through global networks.
Adversaries target space systems for espionage, disruption of critical services, and even to undermine national security. A single incident can have cascading impacts across telecoms, finance, transport, and defence.

Sector risk

The UK Government has formally designated Space as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), recognising its growing strategic importance. That brings increased regulatory scrutiny and expectations for resilience:

NIS2 Directive (EU) — Expands obligations to providers of space-based services and infrastructure.

UK Space Strategy & CAA Guidance — Require operators to address cyber risks across ground, space, and supply chain systems.

Defence & National Security Drivers — Space assets are considered dual-use and form part of critical communications and intelligence infrastructure.

Insurance & Investor Pressure — Operators must prove resilience to secure coverage, funding, and regulatory approvals.

Boards in the space sector must demonstrate robust, tested resilience to maintain trust and protect vital national capabilities.

How we can help

We help Space operators and service providers address the unique challenges of this fast-moving sector:

Cyber Risk Assessments — Passive reconnaissance of exposed systems, supplier links, and credential leaks across mission-critical environments.

Crisis & Cyber Exercises — Tailored scenarios such as ground-station compromise, satellite command interference, or supply-chain breach, testing coordination between technical, operational, and Board leadership.

Regulatory Alignment — Mapping findings and actions to NIS2, UK Space regulations, and wider resilience frameworks to provide evidence for boards, investors, and regulators.