Cyber Security in the Space Economy

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 speakers:

Alisha Peart – Programme Manager at NESCA, Northumbria University

Craig Needham – Space Resilience Manager, UK Space Agency

Panelists:

Neil Robertson – VCISO, Waterstons

Jessie Hamill-Stewart – CySpace CCN Lead

Simon Land – Chair of the Space North East England Resilient Communications Working Group

Andrew Fisk – Fisk Consulting

📅 15th October 2025

⏰ 9.30am – 11.30am

📍 Durham Cricket, Chester le Street, DH3 3QR

To register for this event please visit the following URL: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-earth-cyber-resilience-in-the-space-economy-tickets-1559520460679?aff=oddtdtcreator →

Date And Time

15/10/2025 @ 09:30 to
15/10/2025 @ 11:30

Registration End Date

14/10/2025

Location

Durham Cricket, Chester le Street, DH3 3QR

Cyber Security in the Space Economy