Space Informatics Cybersecurity

Space Informatics Cybersecurity

This seminar covers different topics related to space information security. Students will learn the soft-skill of explaining technical topics both verbally through presentations and via hands-on learning through practical exercises.

Organization

In this seminar, you will learn about different topics related to space informatics security. The goal is to practice explaining technical material clearly to other students and to make complex security topics understandable through practical exercises.
The seminar is structured around the following activities:

• You prepare a specific topic on space informatics security in groups of two
• You give a presentation that is supported by academic literature, technical reports, standards, real-world incidents, or practical demonstrations (where appropriate)
• You create practical exercises that help explain the technical aspects of your topic
• You prepare a write-up of your exercise so that others can understand and reproduce it

Topics

The exact list of topics will be announced during the seminar. Topics may be related to areas such as satellite communication, mission control systems, onboard software, space protocols and ground station security.

Presentation

Each group will prepare and give a presentation on a chosen topic in space informatics security. The presentation should introduce the topic, explain the relevant technical background, discuss security challenges, and make the material understandable to the other students.

Practical Exercise

Each group will create practical technical exercises related to their topic. These exercises should help other students understand the technical aspects of the presentation through hands-on learning.
The exercises should be clearly connected to the presentation topic and should be designed so that other students can follow and complete them.

Exercise Write-up

Each group will submit a write-up for their practical exercise. The write-up should explain the exercise's goal, the required setup, the steps to complete it, and the expected outcome or solution.

Important Dates

• Kick-off meeting and topic assignments: TBA
• Exercise submission: TBA
• Exercise write-up submission: TBA

Deliverables

• Presentation on the topic: (50%)
• Practical technical exercises: (25%)
• Write-up of your exercise (25%)