Name: Cyber Security in the Space Economy
Start: 2025-10-15T09:30:00+01:00
End: 2025-10-15T11:30:00+01:00
Location: Durham Cricket

Find out more about the opportunities within the space industry for cyber security businesses at this networking and panel event.
About this Event

The UK offers exciting opportunities across the space sector, which is currently worth over £16.4 billion per year to the UK economy and employs 45,100 people.

Cyber security in the space sector is crucial due to the increasing reliance on space-based systems for critical infrastructure and everyday services. Threats include attacks on satellite communications, ground stations, and onboard systems, potentially disrupting navigation, financial transactions and even national security.

Join CyberNorth for an engaging CyberFest fringe event which will bring together professionals from the cyber and space sectors for relaxed networking, guest speaker and an insightful panel discussion.

Hear more about the opportunities within the space sector for cyber security companies, compliance challenges and the overall space sector in the UK.

Guest speaker and further panelists to be confirmed.

Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Networking, tea, coffee and breakfast pastries
🕑: 09:45 AM - 09:50 AM
Introduction to the event
🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:10 AM
Guest speaker - Alisha Peart, Program Manager at NESCA
🕑: 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Guest speaker - Craig Needham, Space Resilience Manager, UK Space Agency
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Panel discussion with Q&A
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Networking