National Space Society Space Forum - Cybersecurity in Space: Now and in the Future

National Space Society Space Forum, Thursday, July 11, 2024
Cybersecurity in Space: Now and in the Future
Bryce Meyer
Software Engineering/Cybersecurity Professional
NSS Space Ambassador
In today's world, our increasing reliance on space-based technologies makes the protection of space assets and personnel more critical than ever. Space systems, including satellites, space stations, and crewed spacecraft, face significant cybersecurity challenges. These risks can compromise networking, imagery, mission effectiveness, and the safety of both people and property in space.
As we embrace new technologies like artificial intelligence and witness the growing presence of factories, power systems, and humans in space, the stakes are higher than ever. The economic and national security impact of potential cybersecurity breaches is profound.
Enjoy this insightful NSS Space Forum featuring NSS Space Ambassador Bryce Myers, a recognized expert in software engineering and cybersecurity. Bryce delves into the current and future risks, best practices, and cutting-edge tools for space cybersecurity. Gain valuable insights into safeguarding our space future. Whether you're a space enthusiast, professional, or just curious about the topic, this space forum is for you!
Bryce L. Meyer has a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, an M.S. in Computer Science/Software Engineering, and a M.S. in Biology. In addition to being an NSS Space Ambassador for Space Agriculture and a past NSS Board Member, he also has a day job in Software Engineering/Cybersecurity working with complex space and aerospace systems, and a night job teaching and researching Cybersecurity and AI with Franciscan University of Steubenville. Bryce has several cybersecurity and software engineering publications, and is an Associate Fellow with AIAA, and Senior Member of IEEE.