DEFSTAN 05-138 & Cyber Essentials Plus

Protect controlled technical data and MOD contract information before hackers find a way in.

Aerospace & Defence Suppliers depend on engineering networks, secure file exchange and remote access. HackGuardX continuously scans your website, email domain, cloud and code for security vulnerabilities, so you can fix weaknesses before they become costly breaches. Enterprise-grade protection without the enterprise price tag.

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Your business is a target. Hackers only need one weakness.

A single cyberattack on one of the UK's aerospace & defence suppliers could expose controlled technical data and MOD contract information, halt day-to-day operations and trigger regulatory reporting, fines and lasting reputational damage. Small firms are not too small to be targeted. Automated attacks scan every UK business for an easy way in.

Why aerospace & defence suppliers are targeted: Defence supply chains are persistently targeted by state actors looking for the weakest supplier.

Peak risk window

Contract award and audit cycles

UK compliance context

Aligned with DEFSTAN 05-138, the MOD Defence Cyber Protection Partnership and Cyber Essentials Plus, NCSC Cyber Essentials technical controls and UK GDPR Article 32 security obligations.

The top cyber risks for Aerospace & Defence Suppliers

Critical

State-Actor Targeting of Small Suppliers

Spear-phishing and VPN exploitation aimed at lower-tier suppliers.

Critical

Open Remote Access (RDP & VPN)

Remote desktop and unpatched VPN gateways exposed to the internet remain the number one way ransomware gangs get into UK businesses.

High

Failing Client & Supplier Security Questionnaires

Larger customers, insurers and public-sector buyers increasingly demand evidence of vulnerability management. Without it you lose the contract.

Find your weaknesses before hackers do

HackGuardX continuously scans the digital infrastructure aerospace & defence suppliers rely on, helping you identify and fix threats before they become costly breaches.

Remote Access Exposure Alerts

Alerts you the moment RDP, SMB, or a vulnerable VPN appears on any of your IP addresses.

Evidence-Ready Security Reports

Download timestamped PDF posture reports to attach to tenders, insurance renewals and client due-diligence requests.

Plain-English Fix Guides for Aerospace & Defence Suppliers

Every finding comes with a prioritised, step-by-step fix you can action yourself or forward to your IT provider in one click.

Run a free security check for your aerospace & defence supplier domain

Passive and non-intrusive. Enter your domain and we'll email you the report.

Safe Passive DNS, TLS & Header Inspection

Non-intrusive public check • Active scanning requires verified ownership

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Aerospace & Defence Suppliers: cybersecurity FAQs

Why would hackers target aerospace & defence suppliers?+

Defence supply chains are persistently targeted by state actors looking for the weakest supplier.

What is the biggest cyber risk for aerospace & defence suppliers?+

State-Actor Targeting of Small Suppliers. Spear-phishing and VPN exploitation aimed at lower-tier suppliers.

Does HackGuardX help aerospace & defence suppliers with compliance?+

Yes. Aligned with DEFSTAN 05-138, the MOD Defence Cyber Protection Partnership and Cyber Essentials Plus, NCSC Cyber Essentials technical controls and UK GDPR Article 32 security obligations. Every scan produces timestamped evidence you can share with insurers, regulators and clients.

How quickly can aerospace & defence suppliers get started?+

Run a free passive exposure check in under a minute with just your domain. Full continuous monitoring on the Managed plan connects in around 10 minutes, with no hardware or agents to install.