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Cyber Resilience in Space Workshop: Mapping Challenges, Forging Resilience

Dive into the intricacies of cyber resilience in space at our upcoming workshop. Join leaders, industry experts, and policymakers as we delve into mapping challenges and laying out the foundations for a more resilient space frontier. Recognizing cyber resilience of space assets as a priority, join us to explore cutting-edge insights and collaborative strategies to fortify our space-based and terrestrial assets in an evolving cyber landscape.

Welcome to the Cyber Resilience in Space Workshop, a gathering focused on the crucial intersection of space technology, cyber, and defense. This workshop aims to explore, discuss, and strategize on the present challenges, trends, and future actions essential to ensure cyber resilience in space.

Overview:
In today’s digital age, space infrastructure is more connected and reliant on technology than ever before. This increased interconnectivity introduces vulnerabilities and risks that demand a cohesive and proactive approach to cybersecurity. The Cyber Resilience in Space Workshop serves as a platform to address these challenges and collaboratively reflect on resilient solutions.

Workshop Focus:
The workshop is divided into two comprehensive panels, each examining distinct yet interconnected aspects of the space cyber-resilient landscape.

Panel 1: Current Landscape – Mapping Challenges: This panel delves into the current state of space cyber resilience, identifying trends, vulnerabilities, and existing gaps. Experts from diverse backgrounds will assess ongoing challenges, providing insights into evolving cyber threats to space assets.

Panel 2: Future Strategies – Forging Resilience: The second panel charts the course forward, aiming to explore strategies, policies, and actionable measures to address identified gaps and bolster the resilience of space assets. Discussions will revolve around potential regulatory frameworks, technological innovations, industry support, and investments required to fortify the cyber resilience of space assets, both ground and space-based.

Join the Discussion: This workshop welcomes industry experts, policymakers, academics, and professionals passionate about the secure and sustainable future of space technologies. Participants will engage in thought-stimulating discussions and collaborative efforts to outline a path toward a more resilient space ecosystem.

Key Objectives:

  • Identification of current challenges and vulnerabilities of space technologies..
  • Formulation of actionable strategies and policies for enhanced cyber resilience.
  • Encouraging cross-sector collaboration and knowledge-sharing among stakeholders.
  • Promoting innovative approaches and investments towards cyber resilient space technologies.

Join us at the Cyber Resilience in Space Workshop to contribute, learn, and forge a safer future for space technology in the face of evolving threats.

Programme

12:45 pm - 1:15 pm Registration and Welcome
1:15 pm - 1:30 pm Introduction
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Panel 1: Current Landscape – Mapping Challenges
  • Keynote speaker : Massimo Mercati (Head of ESO, ESA)
  • Moderator: Alberto Rudea Carazo (Research Fellow, ESPI)
  • Panelists:
    • Paul Varela (Security Risk Engineer, EUSPA)
    • Michel Van Strythem (Head of Cyber Command, MoD BE)
    • Natalia Vicente (VP of Public Affairs, GSOA)
    • Angelina Bekasova (Senior Expert and Head of Space Policy, Latvia)
    • Florent Rizzo (Founder, CyberInFlight)
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Coffee Break
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Panel 2: Addressing Gaps and Formulating Strategies
  • Keynote speaker : Olivier Lemaitre (Secretary General, ASD Eurospace)
  • Moderator: Clémence Poirier (Research Fellow on Space Cyber Security, ESPI)
  • Panelists:
    • Jean-Luc Trullemans (Head of ESEC, ESA)
    • Guillaume de la Brosse (Head of Unit Innovation and NewSpace, DG DEFIS)
    • Pauline Warnotte (Senior Legal Advisor, ICRC)
    • Koen Willems (VP EU Programs and Government Relations, ST Engineering)
    • Laetitia Cesari (Doctoral Researcher in Space and Cyber Law, Luxembourg University)
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Networking Drinks

Practical information

Date: 8 February 2024, PM

Place: Ecole Royale Militaire, Brussels, Belgium

Type: Meeting of experts/officials

Themes:
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Space
- Research & innovation
- Digital, Cyber & Hybrid

Registration required: Online Form
(deadline 05.02.2024)

Contact

Guillaume Dervaux
Space Research & Applications
Attaché Space & Security

  space@belspo.be