Mission-critical security
for the most targeted
sector on earth.
Defence contractors, aviation operators, and space technology firms face the world's most sophisticated adversaries. Spakto delivers security programmes built for environments where failure is not an option.
Most targeted sector by nation-state APTs
Increase in aerospace cyber incidents (2022–24)
Average cost per intellectual property breach
Active campaign targeting defence supply chain
The adversary reality
for Aerospace & Defence.
Understanding who is targeting your sector — and how — is the foundation of an effective security programme. These are the primary threat actors, campaigns, and techniques recorded against aerospace & defence organisations in the last 12 months.
Nation-State Espionage & IP Theft
Defence Supply Chain Infiltration
Avionics & Satellite System Tampering
Ransomware Against MRO and Manufacturing
Most targeted sector by nation-state APTs
Increase in aerospace cyber incidents (2022–24)
Average cost per intellectual property breach
Active campaign targeting defence supply chain
Security pressures unique
to aerospace & defence.
Every security challenge in aerospace & defence has specific context, specific consequences, and specific adversaries. Generic security programmes don't address them.
Classified Information and CUI Handling
Contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information and classified programmes must maintain strict need-to-know controls across distributed engineering environments.
Embedded Avionics Security
Safety-critical avionics software runs on specialised RTOS environments where traditional security controls cannot be applied — requiring bespoke assessment approaches.
Multi-tier Defence Supply Chain
Tier 1 primes depend on hundreds of Tier 2 and 3 suppliers with varying security maturity. A single compromised supplier can become an entry point into classified programmes.
Satellite and Ground Station Security
Space assets and their ground segment command infrastructure are increasingly targeted by adversaries seeking to disrupt communications or intercept intelligence.
Purpose-built solutions
for aerospace & defence.
Each service is calibrated to the specific threat actors, regulatory environment, and operational constraints of your sector — not repurposed from a generic programme.
Nation-state-grade red team against defence environments
- APT simulation targeting classified programme networks (CMMC-aligned)
- Supply chain attack path modelling from Tier 3 supplier entry points
- Physical and cyber combined red team exercises
- Avionics ground support equipment penetration testing
End-to-end supplier security assurance
- Continuous dark-web monitoring for supplier credential exposure
- CMMC pre-assessment and gap analysis for Tier 2/3 suppliers
- Supplier questionnaire and risk scoring programme
- Fourth-party risk mapping across the prime contractor ecosystem
24/7 SOC with aerospace-sector threat intelligence
- APT detection rules aligned to MITRE ATT&CK for aerospace TTPs
- Classified programme network monitoring with OPSEC controls
- Integration with defence sector ISACs and government threat feeds
- Insider threat programme monitoring for cleared personnel
Frameworks
we align to.
We don't just advise on compliance — we build security programmes that satisfy regulatory requirements as a by-product of genuine security posture improvement.
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
US DoD requirement for all defence contractors handling CUI — three levels of security practice maturity assessed by third-party auditors.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations
Controls on the export and import of defence articles and services — cybersecurity controls over technical data are mandatory for compliance.
UK MOD Defence Manual of Security
UK Ministry of Defence security policy governing the protection of defence assets, classified information, and contractor obligations.
Airworthiness Security Process Specification
FAA / EASA standard for cybersecurity processes applied to airborne systems and avionics software as part of type certification.
Measurable results across
aerospace & defence engagements.
Certification readiness achieved
Full CMMC Level 3 gap remediation programme delivered across engineering and programme management networks, including CUI enclave segmentation and FIPS 140-2 cryptography.
Across classified programme networks
Continuous monitoring and quarterly red team exercises across a Tier 1 prime contractor's classified networks — zero confirmed breaches over 36 months of managed service.
Supply chain incident response
Nation-state intrusion via a Tier 2 electronics supplier detected, isolated, and contained within 48 hours — preventing lateral movement to the prime contractor's engineering network.
Secure your aerospace & defence
operations today.
Our security team will map your adversary threat profile, identify the highest-risk attack paths specific to aerospace & defence, and design a programme aligned to your operational constraints and regulatory requirements.