A Tale of Sea and Sky - On the Security of Maritime VSAT Communications

Explore the security vulnerabilities of maritime VSAT communications in this IEEE conference talk. Delve into the practical attacks against maritime VSAT networks using affordable television equipment and the GSExtract forensic tool. Examine the analysis of real-world maritime VSAT recordings covering 26 million square kilometers and learn about the sensitive data leaks from major maritime companies. Discover illustrative case studies, including the interception of navigational charts and theft of personal information. Understand the potential for TCP session manipulation, enabling man-in-the-middle and denial of service attacks on ships at sea. Gain insights into the unique encryption challenges in VSAT environments and discuss potential solutions for improving maritime cybersecurity.

Introduction
Why Maritime VSAT
The Experiment
The Foot Model
Data Analysis
Maritime Security
What Matters for Maritime
Challenges
Industries
Chart Updates
Privacy
TCP Hijacking
Ethical Implications
How can we make this better
Conclusion