This workshop equips satellite telecoms engineers with practical quantum security strategies for LEO constellation operations, ground segment infrastructure, and the transition to post-quantum cryptography across space and terrestrial network segments.
Covers quantum security for LEO and GEO satellite communication systems providing telecoms capacity, including PQC for ground-to-satellite command links, user data encryption on Ka-band and V-band downlinks, inter-satellite link security for mega-constellations, and ground segment protection for gateway earth stations and network operations centres. Addresses the dual standards challenge of CCSDS SDLS and 3GPP NTN, constellation-scale key management, and crypto-agility across the satellite lifecycle.
Satellite telecoms sits at the intersection of space systems engineering and terrestrial telecommunications regulation. LEO mega-constellations (Starlink, OneWeb, Kuiper, Telesat Lightspeed) are integrating into 5G networks via 3GPP Non-Terrestrial Networks standards, which means they inherit both CCSDS space security requirements and 3GPP security obligations simultaneously. The ground segment connects these two worlds: gateway earth stations terminate satellite links and hand off traffic to terrestrial networks, creating a cryptographic boundary that must be secured in both directions. Satellites launched today with 7 to 15 year lifetimes will operate well into the era when cryptographically relevant quantum computers are expected. The command uplink is the highest priority migration target because a compromised command link allows an adversary to control the spacecraft. This workshop addresses the full security chain from satellite bus through ISL mesh through ground segment to terrestrial handoff, with specific attention to the PQC performance constraints imposed by satellite hardware and bandwidth-constrained links.
Full-day session structure with scheduled breaks. Content is configurable to your constellation architecture, ground segment topology, and regulatory obligations.
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| 1 | Satellite Telecoms Cryptographic Architecture How LEO and GEO satellite communication systems depend on classical cryptography today | |
| 2 | PQC for Satellite Command, Telemetry, and User Data Links Migrating ground-to-satellite and inter-satellite cryptography to post-quantum algorithms |
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| 3 | LEO Constellation Security Architecture Quantum security challenges specific to mega-constellation operators |
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| 4 | Interactive Demonstration: Satellite Telecoms PQC Migration Analysis Full-day format only |
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| Break, after 60 min | ||
| 5 | Dual Standards Framework: CCSDS and 3GPP NTN Navigating overlapping standards for satellite telecommunications |
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| 6 | Vendor Landscape and Procurement Guidance Independent assessment of satellite telecoms PQC readiness |
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| 7 | Q&A and Programme Planning | |
Workshops are designed and delivered by QSECDEF in collaboration with sector specialists. All facilitators have direct experience in both quantum technologies and telecommunications systems.
Workshop design and delivery
QSECDEF brings world-leading expertise in post-quantum cryptography, quantum computing strategy, and defence-grade security assessment. Our advisory membership spans 600+ organisations and 1,200+ professionals working at the intersection of quantum technologies and critical infrastructure security.
Domain expertise and operational validation
Telecommunications workshops are co-delivered with sector specialists who bring direct operational experience in telecommunications organisations. This ensures workshop content is grounded in regulatory, operational, and technical realities specific to the sector.
Sessions are configured around your constellation architecture, ground segment topology, standards obligations, and PQC migration timeline. Get in touch to discuss requirements and schedule a date.
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