OpenSatRange: An Open Cyber Range for Operators and Users of Satellite Communication Networks

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape and increasing impact of cybersecurity threats and attacks, the development and utilization of cyber ranges have become paramount in enhancing people' s knowledge of cybersecurity. Even if multiple of these tools simulating terrestrial communication networks are already in use, a cyber range focused on satellite communication networks is still missing. This paper describes the ongoing work about the design and development of OpenSatRange (OSR), a cyber range able to simulate/emulate satellite communication networks. Details are provided about the similarities and differences between this tool and the main other cyber ranges, the considered reference scenarios, the defined training exercises, the designed OSR framework and its components, and the planned roadmap to conclude this research project' s funded work.