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:
- Col. Craig Frank, Space Systems Command (SSC)
- CMSgt Kenneth Bruce, National Security Agency/Central Security Service
- Dan Trujillo, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
- Carl Rodio, MITRE
- Peter Kaloroumakis, MITRE
- Karan Singh, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
- Tewauna Raymundo, NOAA NESDIS | U.S. Department of Commerce
- Phil Mar, Viasat
- Johnathon Martin [invited], National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
- 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
- BG Terri Borras, United States Army
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
| Tuesday, November 19, 2025 |
| Check-in at The Aerospace Corporation | Chantilly, VA |
| Opening Remarks | The Aerospace Corporation |
| Briefing by NSIC Counterspace Cyber Threat Analysts |
| Classified Briefing from the National Security Agency/Central Security Service Presenter: CMSgt Kenneth Bruce, Command Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Cyber Command and Senior Enlisted Advisor, National Security Agency/Central Security Service |
| Sharks, Anchors, and Ice! Oh My! Threats to Undersea Cables Presenter: Col Craig Frank, Director of SSC S6 Communications, Space Systems Command |
| Morning Networking Break |
| Lessons Learned from Cyber Hardening of Space Systems Presenter: Dan Trujillo, Space Cyber Resiliency Lead, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) |
| D3FEND for Space and Its Application Presenters: Carl Rodio, Chief Engineer, Defensive Space Cyber Operations & Peter Kaloroumakis, Applied Ontologist & MITRE D3FEND Lead, The MITRE Corporation |
| Networking Lunch |
| Panel Session: Space ISAC Future of Cybersecurity of Space Systems Architectures |
| Critical Infrastructure Dependence on Space-based Services: Assessing & Mitigating Risk |
| 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 |
| Classified Presentation from the Department of the Air Force (Pending Agency Approval) |
| Classified Presentation from Viasat, Inc. Presenter: Phil Mar, Chief Technology Officer, Global Space Networks, Viasat, Inc. |
| Evening Networking Reception |
| Wednesday, November 20, 2025 |
| Check-in & Networking Breakfast |
| NRO Space Cyber Program (Pending Agency Approval) |
| 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, Col Craig Frank, Director of SSC S6 Communications, Space Systems Command, & Eli Bass, L3Harris Technologies |
| Classified Presentation from the U.S. Army (Pending Agency Approval) Presenter: BG Terri Borras, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, G-2, U.S. Army |
| 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). |