24.2 - Guardians of the Galaxy: Delivering a Cyber-Secure Space

CyNam's headline event 24.2, powered by Barclays Eagle Labs, Space West and Crowe UK will dive deep into the critical intersection of space and cyber security, with a particular focus on the UK's role in safeguarding its space infrastructure.

Designed for professionals and those interested in cyber security, space technology, and related fields, this event offers a comprehensive programme.

The first half of the event will be dedicated to understanding the importance of space security. You'll learn about the crucial role space infrastructure plays in the delivery of services for our everyday lives and the substantial economic impact of disruptions to space-based services. As reliance on the space domain continues to grow, the need to ensure that services are secure, available, and assured becomes fundamental to UK prosperity and security. Through the UK Space Industrial Plan, UK Government sets out an ambitious and accelerated plan to deliver national space capability goals in five specific areas:

-Space Domain Awareness

-In-Orbit Servicing and Manufacturing (IOSM)

-Space Data for Earth Applications

-Position, Navigation and Timing

-Satellite Communications Technology

Ensuring the security and resilience of each of these capabilities needs to be designed into the delivery plan across each capability. We will delve into the specific cybersecurity challenges that exist within each of these space capability areas through keynotes and workshops that will inform the activities of CyNam, Space West, GW4 and Western Gateway.

The day doesn't end there! Attendees will also gain access to a panel discussion and VIP networking event at Cheltenham Science Festival, happening after the conference. This panel discussion will focus on the future of space. Renowned Astronaut Tim Peake, space ecosystems manager Anuradha Damale-Day, and the UK Space Agency's Anu Ojha will share their expertise, exploring the impact of space on humanity. The discussion will cover space security, travel, international relations, and how advancements in cyber security and technology are shaping the relationship between Earth and space-based systems. The conversation will be led by Dallas Campbell.

This event offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into securing space technologies, while also providing a platform for networking with like-minded people. Don't miss out!

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