CERT-In and SIA-India release Space Cyber Security Guidelines to secure India’s expanding space ecosystem

Key facts

• The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and SIA-India released comprehensive Space Cyber Security Guidelines at the DefSat Conference & Expo 2026 in New Delhi from February 24–26.
• The guidelines target government agencies, satellite service providers, ground station operators, equipment manufacturers, private space enterprises and space-related supply chain stakeholders.
• The advisory framework prescribes core cyber security principles, recommended technical and organisational controls, defined roles and responsibilities, risk management protocols and sector-wide resilience measures.
• Dr. Sanjay Bahl, Director General, CERT-In, stated the framework reflects India’s commitment to strengthening cyber resilience across strategic sectors.
• Dr. Subba Rao Pavuluri, President, SIA-India, emphasised the document integrates industry perspectives with CERT-In’s cyber security expertise.
• Mr. Anil Prakash, Director General, SIA-India, noted over 1.5 million cyberattack attempts were recorded during Operation Sindoor and attacks on government networks surged nearly sevenfold.
• The framework adopts a 'defence in depth, breadth and height' approach and will be periodically refined through structured industry consultations.