Classified Program
Wednesday, Nov. 19 – Thursday, Nov. 20 (Separate ticket required) | Hosted by 
Where Space Cyber Threats Are Confronted—Behind Closed Doors
The CyberSat Classified Program is a rare, closed-door event where TS/SCI-cleared professionals from the Department of Defense, intelligence community, and critical industry sectors gather to exchange real intelligence, dissect recent incidents, and collaborate on next-gen cyber defense strategies.
Held in at The Aerospace Corporation’s SCIF in Chantilly, VA, with limited seating, this is one of the most in-demand sessions of the entire event—and for good reason. It’s the only space where sensitive threat vectors, classified attack scenarios, and advanced mitigation tactics are openly addressed in a secure environment.
If you hold a TS/SCI clearance and work at the intersection of space and cybersecurity, this program is essential to staying ahead of the threat.
Clearance Required. Capacity Limited.
Confirmed Speakers Include:
- Mauri Hampton, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
- Dan Trujillo, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
- Steve Lewis, The Aerospace Corporation
- James Curbo, Johns Hopkins APL
- Karan Singh, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
- Jacob Oakley, SIXGEN
- Tewauna Raymundo, NOAA NESDIS | U.S. Department of Commerce
- Samuel Jero, MIT Lincoln Laboratory
- Phil Mar, Viasat
- Brandon Bailey, The Aerospace Corporation
- Lt. Col. Marouane “Mar1” Balmakhtar, Ph.D., United States Space Force (USSF)
- Dan Austin, COL, USA (ret.), Sigmatech, Inc.
- Mark Peller, United Launch Alliance (ULA)
- Erin Miller, Space ISAC
One of the best (and only) forums for space cybersecurity professionals to discuss the unique needs and approaches to addressing their vital and unique concerns
– Matthew McCarty, Principle Cyber Architect, Lockheed Martin
Explore This Year’s Classified Program Agenda
| Wednesday, November 19, 2025 |
| Check-in at The Aerospace Corporation | Chantilly, VA |
| Opening Remarks | The Aerospace Corporation |
| Briefing by NSIC Counterspace Cyber Threat Analysts |
| Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) Supporting Space Systems Cybersecurity Presenter: Steve Lewis, Principal Engineer, The Aerospace Corporation |
| Magnetite: A Secure Embedded Operating System on Formal Methods Foundations Presenter: Dr. Samuel Jero, Technical Staff, MIT Lincoln Laboratory |
| Morning Networking Break |
| Lessons Learned from Cyber Hardening of Space Systems Presenter: Dan Trujillo, Space Cyber Resiliency Lead, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) |
| Networking Lunch |
| Panel Session: Space ISAC Future of Cybersecurity of Space Systems Architectures Presenters: Erin Miller, Executive Director, Space ISAC Jacob Oakley, Director of Cyber & Space, Technical Principal, SIXGEN |
| AS&T Space Cyber Portfolio Overview Presenter: Karan Singh, Cyber Security SME, Advanced Systems and Technology Directorate, The National Reconnaissance Office |
| Tracing the Flow: A Novel Approach to Supply Chain Risk Assessments Presenter: Dr. Tewauna Raymundo, Chief, Cyber Security Branch Information Technology Security Officer (ITSO), NOAA NESDIS | U.S. Department of Commerce |
| Cyber Threats to Cislunar Space Presenter: James Curbo, Chief Scientist, Constrained Cyber Solutions Group (QCX), Asymmetric Operations Sector (AOS), Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory |
| The Room Where It Happens Act III: Non-Stop Presenter: Phil Mar, Chief Technology Officer, Global Space Networks, Viasat, Inc. |
| Evening Networking Reception |
| Thursday, November 20, 2025 |
| Check-in & Networking Breakfast |
| NRO Space Cyber Program Presenter: Mauri Hampton, National Reconnaissance Office |
| From Ground to Orbit: No Detection, No Defense Presenter: Brandon Bailey, Principal Engineer, Cybersecurity and Advanced Platforms Subdivision, The Aerospace Corporation |
| Cyberwarfare in Military Space Operations: 2025-2030 Presenters: Lt Col Marouane “Mar1” Balmakhtar, Ph.D., Branch Chief, US Space Force S6 Cyber Operations & Dan Austin, COL, USA (ret.), Space Staff SETA, Sigmatech, Inc. |
| Morning Networking Break |
| Panel Session: Cyber Resilience in the Launch Era Moderator: Mark Peller, Senior Vice President, Vulcan Development and Advanced Programs, ULA Presenters: Erin Miller, Executive Director, Space ISAC James Curbo, Chief Scientist, Constrained Cyber Solutions Group (QCX), Asymmetric Operations Sector (AOS), Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory |
| Closing Remarks | The Aerospace Corporation |
| A separate ticket is required for the Classified Program. Attendees must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and all participants must receive confirmation of successful processing of their Visit Authorization Request (VAR). |