CybExer Technologies confirmed as key technology Partner of ESA

CybExer Technologies has announced that it has been named as a key technology partner of the European Space Agency (ESA).

In collaboration with Spaceit, CGI Estonia, Foundation CR14 and Tartu University, CybExer will be bringing its expertise in cyber range platforms to develop a new Space Cyber Range (SCR) for the ESA.

This initiative falls under the ARTES 4.0 (Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems) program line Space Systems for Safety and Security (4S).

SCR capabilities

The company notes that the world is becoming increasingly dependent on satellites and space-based assets for communication, navigation and critical infrastructure, meaning securing these systems against evolving cyber-threats has become an urgent priority.

The SCR provides a realistic and controlled simulation environment where space operators, cybersecurity professionals and technology developers can train, test and validate solutions before cyber-threats impact live space missions.

By consolidating cybersecurity capabilities into a single integrated platform, the SCR establishes a new benchmark for cybersecurity readiness, ensuring that emerging technologies and critical space systems meet the highest security and regulatory standards.

“A real and immediate challenge”

Andrus Kivisaar, CEO, CybExer Technologies commented: “This marks a major breakthrough in securing the future of space operations.

“With the increasing digitisation of space assets, cyber-threats are no longer a theoretical risk – they are a real and immediate challenge.

“The Space Cyber Range ensures that we stay ahead of threats by providing an environment where space organisations can strengthen their cybersecurity defences with confidence,” concluded Kivisaar.

Space Cyber Range

The company claims that the Space Cyber Range marks a major step forward in how cybersecurity is approached for space operations.

It enables organisations to replicate the complexity of satellite communications, ground control interactions and cyber-attack scenarios while providing a secure testing ground where space agencies and companies can assess vulnerabilities without putting live systems at risk.