Satcom Global is delighted to announce the launch of Aura Citadel, a groundbreaking on-vessel IT management and security solution providing simplicity, protection and control across the maritime IT environment.

Vessels with Aura Citadel on board benefit from the winning combination of a simplified on-vessel business network improving order and resiliency, robust cyber security features and fast comprehensive disaster recovery. The new IT solution from Satcom Global empowers IT administrators to control the on-board network and manage all users on that network.

For over two decades Satcom Global has been delivering best in class satellite communications and network management to customers globally, launching several industry firsts along the way, including flexible bandwidth from AuraNow. As an agile maritime satellite communications provider that listens to and acts on customers’ needs, Satcom Global continues to develop and grow its portfolio to meet the changing demands of the maritime industry.

Aura Citadel offers enhanced cybersecurity features and through its advanced cyber resilient architecture and a proprietary Intrusion Detection System (IDS), the solution is compliant with numerous global cybersecurity standards and supports vessel compliance with the IACS E26/E27. The IDS identifies threats to all connected business and operational network assets such as fuel monitors and ECDIS.

Disaster recovery and business continuity are essential to run the IT system on a modern vessel, and Aura Citadel provides a series of robust, resilient and cutting edge features designed to meet these requirements and make managing the onboard network simple but effective.

Specifically designed to integrate with existing onboard legacy systems, any vessel can implement Aura Citadel to streamline their IT environment.  As a result, Aura Citadel is not only a highly capable IT Management System, but also a cost-effective choice as ship managers are not forced to reconfigure the entire onboard network.

Graeme Gordon, Global Commercial Director of Satcom Global commented:

“Understanding the changing needs of our maritime customers is central to delivering relevant products and services in a rapidly changing connected world. Higher bandwidths enable vessels to do more, connecting people, and systems, meaning the maritime IT environment is now more complex than ever. This, combined with the increasing level and sophistication of threats, is growing the demand for managed IT and cyber security solutions onboard. Aura Citadel simplifies the onboard IT environment, maximising cyber protection and giving control and visibility back to the ship managers.”

As a single provider, Satcom Global conveniently brings together three crucial maritime technologies: the groundbreaking simple and secure IT environment of Aura Citadel, operating alongside fast reliable satellite connectivity, and network management provided by the new and improved IPSignature.

Satcom Global’s combination of the high-speed LEO services (up to 200Mbps), with the super reliable and globally licensed Aura VSAT (up to 20Mbps), and all backed up with global weatherproof L-band provided by Iridium Certus (now featuring GMDSS) offers connectivity anywhere in the world. All three communications networks are connected to and managed by Satcom Global’s IPSignature which offers new features such as asset management, as well as firewalling, QoS, VLAN management and crew WiFi/PINs. In addition, all services from Satcom Global are also fully supported by our technical teams 24/7 who can troubleshoot, fix and also advise on configuration and best practice.