Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre Partners with Space ISAC
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA June 26, 2024 — Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Space ISAC) is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre (Aus3C). This partnership marks a significant milestone in expanding Space ISAC’s global reach and fostering international collaboration in space cybersecurity.
The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre is dedicated to building cyber capacity and securing Australia’s digital landscape. Aus3C envisions a future where cyber resilience is accessible, affordable, and achievable across the Australian economy, empowering every organization to confidently navigate the digital realm. This mission aligns seamlessly with Space ISAC’s goal of enhancing the cybersecurity of space systems through robust collaboration and information sharing.
According to Space ISAC Executive Director, Erin Miller, “The partnership with the Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre is a significant step towards strengthening the bond between Space ISAC and Australia’s space-cyber ecosystem.” This partnership exemplifies our dedication to fostering international cooperation and advancing our shared goals in the space-cyber domain.
Aus3C CEO, Matt Salier expanded on this explaining, “This exciting new partnership is a perfect synergy, enabling collaboration with one of the leading organisations in an emerging and critical area – the space-cyber ecosystem. We are already developing initiatives to link our world class Cyber Range with the Space ISAC’s Watch Centre to unlock value and enhance our contribution to the growing space-cyber sector here in Australia.”
Space ISAC representatives, including Executive Director Erin Miller and Deputy Director Mairead Levison, are currently in Australia attending the Australian Space Cyber Forum. This event provides an excellent platform to further cement the relationship Space ISAC and Aus3C and to implement our shared vision of collaborative cybersecurity efforts.
This partnership leverages advanced tools, capabilities, and expertise from both organizations, aiming to address critical challenges and foster growth within the space-cyber sector. By combining efforts, Space ISAC and Aus3C are prepared to drive innovation, enhance threat detection and response, and contribute to a more secure global space environment.
BACKGROUND
Space Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) is a 501(c)(6) organization that serves as the all-threats security information source for the public and private space sector. Founded in 2019, Space ISAC became an official member of the National Council of ISACs in 2020. The Space ISAC Watch Center achieved initial operational capability in March 2023.
Space ISAC is located at the Kevin W O’Neil Cybersecurity Research and Education Building at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. The Space ISAC serves to facilitate collaboration across the global space industry to enhance our ability to prepare for and respond to vulnerabilities, incidents, and threats; to disseminate timely and actionable information among member entities; and to serve as the primary communications channel for the sector with respect to this information. After opening the Watch Center in 2023, member services include support for response, mitigation, and resilience initiatives, while breaking down communication silos of public-private information sharing.
Space ISAC founding members include: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH), MITRE, SES, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC), Purdue University, the Space Dynamics Laboratory, the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, The Aerospace Corporation, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Microsoft, L3Harris, Deloitte and Capella Space.
Space ISAC establishes partnerships with government agencies for facilitating collaboration to protect the security of the global space industry. Space ISAC government partners include: Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Command, US Space Force, Department of State, Federal Bureau-Investigation, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Japan Ministry of the Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Centre National D’Etudes Spatiales (CNES), United Kingdom Space Agency (UKSA), Israel Space Agency, the Greek Ministry of Digital Governance, the Department of Commerce, the National Cyber Director, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), IC Commercial Space Council, and National Space Council.
