Aerospace Village

For the past two years, I have had the privilege to be the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Aerospace Village. During this time, we have grown and continue the enjoy increasing support from our incredible volunteers who serve on the operational side which enables us to participate in various events and conferences, along with our Directors who also volunteer their time and expertise to provide guidance and oversight as we continue to grow our partnerships and focus on key efforts that ensure we meet our mission and fundraising objectives. I’m proud to announce we have two new Directors joining us in 2025. ? Elizabeth Wharton – a longtime friend of the Aerospace Village, Liz brings her diverse background as a C-suite executive and award-winning legal and public policy expertise to our Board. She has seen first-hand the importance of cybersecurity in the aerospace sector having previously served as the Senior Assistant City Attorney responsible for advising on technology projects at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (the World's Busiest Airport), especially during her work integrating drones and as part of the 2018 ransomware incident response team. Pete Cooper – a familiar name to our group as one of the founding members behind the initial efforts to create the Aviation, now Aerospace Village, and our first Executive Director. He brings a perspective from both the operational and technical sides of aerospace cybersecurity issues based on his service in the Royal Air Force as a fast jet pilot and in his public and private sector roles, notably serving one of the UK’s first-ever Cyber Operations leads and former Deputy Director of Cyber Defence, UK Cabinet Office and is now at Microsoft as General Manager, EMEA, CSMO. ? Thank you to Liz and Pete for joining us, and an additional thank you to all our volunteers who make this all possible!

Ready to take flight into the future of cybersecurity? Join us at the Aerospace Village (Aerospace Village) at #BSidesKC2025 ???? Staffed by a passionate team of hackers, pilots, engineers, and policy advisors from both the public and private sectors, the Aerospace Village is united to ensure safe, reliable, and trustworthy air travel. Our work is crucial as the aviation and space industries depend on secure operations. Learn about their mission to Build, Inspire, and Promote an inclusive community of next-generation aerospace cybersecurity expertise and leaders. Come explore the cutting-edge of aerospace cybersecurity with us! Visit our website for more details:

Imagine your mini-fridge-sized satellite turning rogue and playing bumper cars in orbit. This?article via Satellite Today by our own Henry Danielson?explores a chilling scenario where a hacked cubesat becomes a stealthy space weapon, highlighting the urgent need for robust cybersecurity in our rapidly expanding space endeavors. https://lnkd.in/gEA8HCwv

Our own Jacob Oakley went over to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, California this past weekend to give students and faculty a talk on Unlocking Satellites & Cybersecurity. He covered an intro to space, the effects of space compromise, and how it ties into cybersecurity. The talk went well; afterward, he signed some books and chatted with the attendees.

Its official, I will be speaking locally at BSides #Huntsville put together by the North Alabama Chapter - Information Systems Security Association (NAC-ISSA). If you are interested in the impacts of the growing #quantum and #AI buzzword soup cooking at the intersection of #space and #cyber come check out my talk April 12th!

Anyone else think that Punxsutawney Phil was wrong this year? It wasn't 8 more weeks of waiting for the Aerospace Village Call for Presentations and Call for Workshops. It was just 4! I am please to announce that the Aerospace Village has now opened the Call for Presentation for DEF CON 33! We are looking for engaging topics and talks in space systems, aircraft systems, drones, and airports/ground support. The link for the form can be found on the website or here: https://lnkd.in/gYbvNsjA But that's not all: We are also opening the Call for Workshops. Our workshops were well attended at DC32, so we're bringing it back! Last year, we had talks ranging from drone hacking, cubsat development, and ground stations of all flavors. Have an interesting workshop you've been building out? Let's get you in front of a group of hackers hungry to learn! The link for the form can be found on the website or here: https://lnkd.in/ge7bM83S Want to check out the village site instead? Here's the link to both forms and our site: https://lnkd.in/gxfVYR5t Both forms will close April 19, 2025 so the Aerospace Village team can review proposals and contact our selected speakers the next two weeks.

Henry Danielson and?Dr. Bruce DeBruhl had a great time presenting at CactusCon in Arizona on February 14, 2025! It was standing room only to about 500 people. The presentation covered our?report that offers a scenario-prompt generator—a taxonomy of sorts, called the?ICARUS matrix—that can create more than 4 million unique scenario-prompts. General awareness around it may be low, space cyberattacks are an increasingly urgent problem given the vital role that space systems play in the modern world.?Head to https://lnkd.in/gNe3XJ2w for more information!

Check out the schedule for CactusCon this weekend (https://lnkd.in/gxcXR-5i). Our very own Henry Danielson will be on hand to discuss the new challenges and opportunities in space cybersecurity on Friday!

Make sure to follow us on all our socials for the latest in aerospace cybersecurity! X: https://lnkd.in/emTk2wzW? YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eDAeuGdJ Bluesky: https://lnkd.in/et-CZKeu

We’re thrilled to announce that our team will be making waves at three incredible conventions this month! Whether you're passionate about aerospace security, innovation, or cutting-edge technology, we invite you to connect with us at these must-attend events: ? CactusCon – February 14-15 ? DistrictCon – February 18 ? Miami Space Summit – February 20-21 Come meet our experts, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and be part of the future of aerospace security. We can't wait to see you there! ?????? #AerospaceVillage #CyberSecurity #AviationInnovation #MeetUsThere