Foundations of Space and Cybersecurity Certificate
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OVERVIEW
The program is delivered jointly by Ontario Tech’s Continuous Learning unit and Space Career Academy, aimed at providing industry-relevant, in-demand skills and knowledge in cybersecurity, relevant to the space economy.
The focus is on the intersection of the space industry (space economy, space systems) and cybersecurity i.e., how cyber-security principles apply in the context of space systems, IoT in space, etc.
Through six (6) stackable modules, the program introduces the Space Economy and cybersecurity, and explores how topics such as cybersecurity, risk mitigation and management, and insurance policies protect investments in Space and on Earth.
The modules must be completed sequentially and can be taken incrementally to any level. Learners who successfully complete all six modules will receive a University Certificate.
Modules 1, 3, and 5 must be registered for and completed through Space Career Academy (SCA) - You're Here
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Modules 2, 4, and 6 must be registered for and completed through Ontario Tech University's Continuous Learning.
About Space Career Academy
Space Career Academy (SCA) is a global incubator and training hub at the intersection of space, security, and innovation. Through structured programs, mentorship, and industry collaborations, SCA fosters imagination, mentorship, and professional connections that lead to real opportunities in the global space industry.
About Ontario Tech University
Space Career Academy (SCA) is proud to partner with Ontario Tech University, a forward-thinking institution recognized for its leadership in technology, innovation, and experiential learning.
Ontario Tech University is at the forefront of cybersecurity, space studies, and applied research, empowering learners to engage with the world’s most pressing technological challenges.
Its Faculty of Business and Information Technology and Continuous Learning division are known for creating programs that bridge academic excellence with real-world application.
Together, SCA and Ontario Tech are shaping the next generation of professionals ready to thrive in the space economy combining academic rigor, industry mentorship, and hands-on skill development to prepare learners for the rapidly evolving landscape of space and cybersecurity.
Why Enroll with SCA?
Learn from academic and industry experts at the frontier of cybersecurity and space innovation.
Earn a joint certification with a leading Canadian university.
Receive career support through the SCA global network.
Build real-world connections in space tech and cyber defense.
Access exclusive employer networks through our recruitment partner program.
Participate in Interview Prep & Resume Builder Workshops to enhance employability.
Who Should Attend?
This program is ideal for:
Students and young professionals pursuing careers in space, cybersecurity, or defense.
Cybersecurity specialists looking to expand into the aerospace domain.
Entrepreneurs and innovators building solutions for high-threat global environments.
Policymakers and strategists seeking to understand the security and governance landscape of space.
Learning Outcomes
The program aims to equip participants to:
Understand the global space economy, core space systems, governance/policy contexts
Understand core cybersecurity concepts, including threats, attacks, risk assessment
Apply cybersecurity thinking to space systems: satellite cybersecurity, IoT in space, jamming/spoofing, network architecture, etc.
Develop capabilities to recommend and integrate mitigation strategies for cybersecurity in space environments.
Meet Your Guest Lecturers
William Ferguson
William is a Cyber Capability Development Consultant at Thales Cybersecurity Premium Services (CPS), specializing in Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) and cyber capability maturity. With over 31 years of experience, he helps organizations counter AI-enabled threats, APTs, and nation-state attacks across digital, OT, IoT, and New Space domains.
A former Senior Manager for Cybersecurity Operations at SES Satellites Luxembourg, he continues advancing cyber resilience through the h4ck32n4u75 (Hackernauts)® community and as a volunteer instructor for ethicallyHackingspace(es)® and meta.Humanity (mH)®. His passion lies in the intersection of space, cybersecurity, and Extended Reality (XR).
Gillies Doucet
Gilles Doucet is President of Spectrum Space Security Inc. and a technical consultant for ABH Aerospace LLC. He specializes in the intersection of satellite technology, military space applications, and international space security.
He serves as Technical Lead for the MILAMOS space law project, is a member of the Legal Advisory Council of For All Moonkind, and the International Institute of Space Law. Doucet also teaches Satellite and Space Security in the Cybersecurity LLM program at St. Thomas University School of Law.
Previously, he spent 35 years with Canada’s Department of National Defence as a research scientist focusing on space technology, military applications, and defence diplomacy.
Jeff Volosin
Since visiting Kennedy Space Center in 1970, Jeff has built a 38-year aerospace career spanning NASA, NOAA, USGS, and international space agencies. He has led strategic planning for human missions to Mars, managed robotic satellite and tracking station operations, and held leadership roles in Astrophysics, Earth Sciences, and Space Communications.
A former Acting Vice President of Civil Space at Honeywell Technology Solutions and Senior Executive at NASA, he now serves as Professor of Practice at Capitol Technology University, mentoring future aerospace engineers while writing on NASA’s Explorer Program and restoring classic Corvettes.
Requirements
The Schedule and Tuition.
Program Start January 12th 2026
Registration Deadline : January 5th 2026
Modules 1, 3 & 5 bundle: fee listed at CAD $1,000 + HST for the three-module bundle
Individual modules (e.g., Modules 1, 3, 5) are listed at CAD $350 + HST each.
Completion
Upon successful completion of all 6 modules, participants receive a University Certificate from Ontario Tech.
Admission
While open to all, this program is designed for students, professionals, investors, and policymakers interested in gaining industry-relevant, in-demand skills and knowledge relevant to the space industry.
Delivery
This program has online meeting times which means you must attend the virtual class at the specified date and time.
Google meets, Google classroom and Zoom will be used for online delivery of this program to support interaction and engagement.
This course may include, but is not limited to:
Content presentations and/or videos;
Hands-on exercises;
Case discussions and simulations;
Group and individual work (assignments/quizzes);
Concept and topic discussions; and
Topic reflections.
Registration Is Open!
Courses
Module 1
Foundations of Space
This module is an introductory module, and is available through Space Career Academy
"This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the space industry, its economic landscape, and sustainability practices, while also exploring emerging career opportunities in this rapidly growing sector. Now open for registration through Space Career Academy
Learning Outcomes:
Critically analyze the global space economy and evaluate the key sectors driving innovation;
Evaluate and explain core space systems (Earth observation, GNSS, communications) and their interdependencies;
Assess the impact of governance, sustainability frameworks, and international policy on space industry growth;
Formulate insights into entrepreneurship and commercialization trends shaping the future space sector
Module 2
Foundations of Cybersecurity
This module is an introductory module, and is available through Ontario Tech University.
Covering core cybersecurity principles, learners will examine current threats and attacks against software applications and operating systems.
Deception through spoofing, interference through jamming, and other malicious software such as ransomware are examples of what will be introduced. Learners will also appraise the impact of cybersecurity attacks.
Learning Outcomes:
Examine current threats and attacks against software applications and operating systems;
Appraise the impact of cybersecurity attacks.
Module 3
Foundations of Cybersecurity in Space
This course is an intermediary module, and is available through Space Career Academy
This course focuses on cybersecurity fundamentals tailored for space, including satellite cybersecurity and practical case studies. This course is available for registration through Space Career Academy.
Learning Outcomes:
Differentiate and evaluate core cybersecurity principles within the context of space missions and infrastructure;
Assess space-specific cyber threats (e.g., jamming, spoofing, hacking) and their implications in mission resilience;
Interpret and evaluate real-world space cyber incidents to extract lessons and inform future practices.
Module 4
Cybersecurity of IoT in Space
This course is one of two intermediary modules and is available through
Ontario Tech University
This module enables learners to examine architectures for communications networks in space that enable transmission of data for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Further, it enables learners to examine and appraise the challenges and strategies for securing Internet of Things (IoT) devices and networks in space environments.
Learning Outcomes:
Examine architectures for communications networks in space that enable transmission of data for Internet of Things (IoT) devices;
Examine and appraise the challenges and strategies for securing Internet of Things (IoT) devices and networks in space environments.
Module 5
Application of Cybersecurity in Space
This module is an advanced module, and is available through Space Career Academy
This course focuses on applying cybersecurity principles in real-world space scenarios, emphasizing strategic defense measures. This course is available for registration through Space Career Academy.
Learning Outcomes:
Construct and apply threat models and risk assessment frameworks specific to space systems;
Evaluate cyber incident simulations and formulate evidence-based response strategies;
Design and justify innovative approaches to cybersecurity challenges in space, drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives.
Module 6
Application of Cybersecurity of IoT in Space
This course is one of two advanced
modules and is available through
Ontario Tech University
This module enables learners to utilize their learning in prior modules to recommend and justify real-world relevant application and integration of IoT cybersecurity strategies in space, reinforcing advanced concepts.
They will appraise their recommendation within the context of impact of these mitigation approaches.
Learning Outcomes:
Recommend real-world relevant application and integration of IoT cybersecurity strategies in space;
Justify real-world relevant application and integration of IoT cybersecurity strategies in space;
Appraise within the context of impact of these mitigation approaches.
Bundle Packages
Modules 1, 3 & 5
Build your knowledge of the space industry through academic learning and hands-on mentorship. Discover career paths, explore new technologies, and gain insight into the global space ecosystem.
Modules 2, 4 & 6
Strengthen your understanding of cybersecurity and apply it to the challenges of protecting space systems and digital infrastructure. Learn from experts bridging academia and aerospace defense.
FAQ's
1. What is the SCA and Ontario Tech's Foundations of Cybersecurity in Space program?
This is a joint certification program offered by Space Career Academy (SCA) and Ontario Tech University, designed to provide learners with foundational knowledge of cybersecurity as it applies to the space industry. The program blends technical theory, practical applications, and industry insights.
2. Who is this program for?
Aspiring cybersecurity professionals looking to specialize in the space sector.
Space industry professionals seeking to strengthen cybersecurity skills.
Students and independent learners who want hands-on experience and a recognized certification.
3. What will I learn in this program?
Participants will gain:
Fundamentals of cybersecurity principles and practices.
Understanding of space systems, satellites, and orbital infrastructure.
Awareness of cyber threats specific to the space sector.
Practical skills to protect space-based technologies and assets.
4. How is the program delivered?
The program is delivered online with a mix of:
Pre-recorded modules for self-paced learning.
Live sessions with Ontario Tech faculty and industry experts.
Hands-on exercises and case studies relevant to space cybersecurity.
5. What is the duration of the program?
The program typically runs live for 12 weeks (3 months)
6. What is the certification received?
Upon successful completion, participants receive a joint certification from SCA and Ontario Tech University, demonstrating proficiency in foundational cybersecurity for space applications.
7. Are there prerequisites to enroll?
No formal prerequisites are required, but a basic understanding of IT or cybersecurity concepts is recommended. Enthusiasm for space technology and security is essential.
8. Will there be mentorship?
Yes. The program includes mentorship from:
SCA industry mentors
Ontario Tech faculty
Guest experts from the space and cybersecurity sectors
9. Can I access alumni benefits after completion?
Yes. Graduates gain access to:
SCA alumni network
Industry events and workshops
Ongoing career support and mentorship
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