Globalstar

Globalstar operates a low Earth orbit satellite constellation delivering mobile satellite and terrestrial connectivity across more than 120 countries. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, the company runs operations in 14 countries, serving sectors including energy, transportation, government, and industrial. Its core infrastructure sits at the intersection of orbital and terrestrial networking - a surface area that demands rigorous security across both domains.

The threat model here spans satellite communications protocols, IoT device fleets, and private 5G network deployments. Globalstar's product line includes SPOT Satellite GPS Messengers (personal safety tech since 2007), next-generation IoT modems and connectivity products, cloud-based telematics platforms, and XCOM RAN - a private 5G Radio Access Network built for industrial automation and mission-critical environments. That last one is particularly notable: any team securing XCOM RAN is defending infrastructure where availability and integrity aren't negotiable.

The technical domains - LEO satellite systems, IoT, telematics, private 5G - create a layered attack surface. You're looking at embedded firmware in orbital and ground hardware, cloud telemetry pipelines, spectrum management, and edge network architectures all at once. For cybersecurity roles, that means exposure to real-time systems, RF communications, and network security in environments where the consequences of a breach extend well beyond data loss.