How Beyond Gravity, a leading Swiss aerospace company, is fortifying cybersecurity: a real-life success story
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The space industry, with its emerging market potential and growing importance as we increasingly depend on satellite navigation, communication satellites, and space exploration, is both a driver of innovation and a target of cyberattacks. This underscores the critical need for strong IT security measures and the protection against potential threats for companies operating in this sector. The collaboration between the globally active Swiss aerospace company Beyond Gravity and our cybersecurity experts exemplifies this commitment and demonstrates the value of proactive security measures in safeguarding against cyber threats in the ever-evolving landscape of technology.
Sensitive areas demand the highest security standards
Beyond Gravity operates in two divisions: the Launchers Division produces composite structures for launch vehicles, and the Satellites Division supplies all essential components for satellite missions, with the exception of the propulsion system.
As Martin Müller, Beyond Gravity's Chief Information Security Officer, explains, "The space industry operates in an extremely sensitive environment, with many products intended for use in scientific and government missions. This underscores the critical importance of protecting these assets from access by malicious actors."
A reliable partner for long-term cybersecurity
Beyond Gravity faces a wide range of threats, including industrial espionage and ransomware attacks that offer a swift financial gain. Beyond Gravity is also subject to stringent regulatory requirements and must adhere to the highest international security standards. For these reasons, Beyond Gravity sought a partner that could develop long-term, comprehensive security strategies and respond promptly to acute threats.
"We required a well-considered, comprehensive security strategy to meet the government's and our own high quality standards, and with SEC Consult, we have selected a partner who provides exactly what we need, both strategically and operationally," explains Martin Müller.
Holistic approach for maximum protection
In close collaboration with our cybersecurity team, we developed a customized strategy that covers all relevant aspects of cybersecurity. This involved not only reviewing the existing security standard, but also proactive measures to minimize risk and strengthen the company's cyber resilience. Our services included, among other things
- Training and raising awareness among employees to recognize potential threats and security risks
- Evaluation and implementation of preventive security measures to minimize risks
- Optimization of the security strategy in accordance with the company's specific requirements
- Rapid support in the event of security incidents in order to react immediately in an emergency.
"We were able to successfully complete our projects in a period of 5 to 20 person days. This fast and efficient implementation was only possible thanks to the close and cooperative collaboration between our two teams," says project manager Steffen Robertz from SEC Consult.
Conclusion: a partnership for the future
"For us, it's not just about avoiding economic damage, but also about being a trustworthy and compliant player on the global market," says Martin Müller.
The collaboration with SEC Consult demonstrates the importance of considering cybersecurity not only as a reaction to threats, but as an integral part of a company's strategy. By taking a proactive, holistic approach, Beyond Gravity was able to significantly improve its security standards and strengthen its resilience to future threats.