SDR for Ethical Hackers and Security Researchers 2.0
What you'll learn
- L-band antenna and how to use it.
- Frequencies on L-band.
- Basics of satellites.
- What is Iridium satellite?
- How to hunt for Iridium satellite frequency.
- Decode voice data from Iridium satellite.
- Decode other data types from Iridium satellite.
- Find location of Iridium satellite.
- What is Inmarsat satellite?
- How to hunt for Inmarsat satellite signals.
- Decode email, aerospace, and other data from Inmarsat satellite.
- Creating your own SDR server.
Requirements
- RTL-SDR Dongle (Find Details inside Course)
- Raspberry PI (Find Details inside Course)
Description
Have you ever imagined tapping into the hidden world of satellite communications—capturing raw signals beaming down from space and transforming them into meaningful information? This course is designed for researchers, hobbyists, and security professionals who want to explore satellite signal monitoring from a defensive and analytical perspective.
We begin with the Iridium satellite network: its purpose, architecture, and L‑band transmissions. You’ll assemble and position your own L‑band antenna, then use a Raspberry Pi to capture live Iridium data streams. You’ll learn techniques for decoding traffic, and other broadcast information—always focusing on understanding signal characteristics and protecting communications infrastructure.
Next, you’ll investigate the Inmarsat constellation. After reviewing Inmarsat’s geosynchronous system, you’ll configure a Raspberry Pi–based SDR receiver to intercept its downlinks. Using tools such as Scytale‑C and JAERO, you’ll extract voice recordings, reconstruct email content, and analyze aerospace telemetry—all with an emphasis on defensive research, privacy considerations, and protocol analysis.
In guided labs, you’ll transform a Raspberry Pi into a dedicated SDR server: installing and fine‑tuning software, automating signal capture, and building data pipelines for long‑term monitoring. You’ll explore best practices for securing your Raspberry Pi server, safeguarding data integrity, and responsibly handling intercepted information.
By the end of this program, you’ll have:
A solid understanding of Iridium and Inmarsat satellite systems and their signal structures
Hands‑on experience assembling antennas and configuring Raspberry Pi–powered SDR receivers
Practical skills in decoding various data types, from voice to telemetry, with a defensive research mindset
A fully operational Raspberry Pi SDR server optimized for continuous satellite monitoring
Whether you’re conducting academic research, improving communication resilience, or simply satisfying your curiosity about the skies, this course will equip you with the tools and techniques to responsibly observe and analyze satellite signals.
Who this course is for:
- Anyone Interested in Software Defined Radio.
- Anyone Interested in Learning the use of SDR in Security.
- Anyone Interested in receiving data directly from satellite.
- Anyone Interested in decoding satellite data.
- Anyone Interested in creating SDR server.
Instructors
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I'm a Security Expert and Software Developer with 7+ years experience. I love to work on innovative offensive security ideas. I have developed many web application and mobile applications. I have also worked on security of many industrial software's. Currently I'm working on exploit research and use of deep learning with micro controllers in Penetration Testing.
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- 23 Courses
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