Course Overview
Maritime, aviation, and space infrastructure form the connective tissue of global commerce, military coordination, and communications. Nation-state actors have demonstrated active and growing interest in GPS spoofing and jamming, AIS vessel position manipulation, ECDIS chart tampering, avionics system vulnerabilities, and satellite command-and-control link compromise. Cyberattacks targeting space infrastructure have the potential to simultaneously disrupt GPS navigation, financial transaction systems, and military communications.
Over three mentor-led days, participants examine the specific cyber threats facing maritime, aviation, and space environments, apply IMO Maritime Cyber Risk Management requirements to vessel and port assessments, assess satellite communication security for civilian and defence applications including post-quantum cryptography requirements, identify vulnerabilities in aircraft systems including avionics, ACARS, and ADS-B, and develop incident response plans for cyber events affecting vessels, aircraft, or satellite systems.
The programme concludes with an OT risk assessment capstone for a simulated maritime vessel environment. This course is aligned with IMO MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3, ICAO cybersecurity guidance, post-quantum cryptography NIST standards for long-life systems, and IEC 62443 applied to maritime OT environments.
Hands-On Learning
GPS spoofing scenario analysis, AIS data integrity assessment practical, satellite communication security assessment exercise, aviation systems vulnerability review, and a maritime vessel OT risk assessment capstone.
Mentor-Led Sessions
Practitioner-led case study analysis of documented GPS spoofing incidents, Iranian APT aviation targeting in 2026, and satellite command-link security design with live threat commentary across all three sectors.
Career-Ready Skills
Maritime OT security assessment, IMO cyber risk management compliance, GPS and AIS spoofing detection, aviation cybersecurity assessment, satellite communication security, and cross-sector incident response planning.
Learning Outcomes
Identify and mitigate cyber threats specific to maritime, aviation, and space operational environments.
Apply IMO Maritime Cyber Risk Management requirements to vessel and port security risk assessments.
Assess satellite communication security including post-quantum cryptography requirements for long-life systems.
Protect maritime navigation systems, AIS, and GPS infrastructure from spoofing and jamming attacks.
Identify key vulnerabilities in aircraft systems including avionics, ACARS, and ADS-B.
Develop incident response plans for cyber events affecting vessels, aircraft, and satellite systems.
Conduct an OT risk assessment for a maritime vessel environment aligned to IMO and IEC 62443.
Prerequisites
Professional experience in maritime security, aviation security, satellite operations, or transport sector security management.
Basic understanding of operational technology and network security fundamentals.
Familiarity with at least one of the three sectors covered: maritime, aviation, or space systems.
Detailed Syllabus
Step-by-step learning journey from basics to professional practice
Topics Covered
- Pre-reading: IMO MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3 maritime cyber risk management requirements and ICAO guidance overview
- Introduction to maritime, aviation, and space threat actor targeting patterns and sector priorities
- Accessing course resources and sector-specific threat intelligence datasets
- Course objectives, sector security knowledge baseline self-assessment, and pathway alignment
Skills You'll Gain
Master these in-demand skills through hands-on practice
Career Progression
A clear view of the roles this programme supports, what typically comes next, and where learners progress over time
Ways to Learn
Choose the learning format that works best for you and your team
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Instructor-Led Training
Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
- Live instructor interaction (real-time)
- Trainer-led walkthroughs and real examples
- Guided resources and session notes provided
- Structured Q&A and practical discussion
Price per person
Group enrolments and early planning options available.
All prices are exclusive of VAT where applicable. Group enrolments and custom packages available on request.
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Exam & Certification Information
Everything you need to know about the certification exams
Important Information
You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.
Credential
Certificate of Completion
On successful completion of Maritime, Aviation and Space Cybersecurity, learners receive an Xcademia Certificate of Completion. This standalone certificate is issued directly by Xcademia and is aligned with globally recognised frameworks and best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about this course
No. Participants are typically specialists in one sector seeking strategic awareness across the other two. The capstone focuses on the maritime environment, but all sector content is applicable across adjacent transport and space domains.
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