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A very relevant article by SpiderOak Mission Systems Executive Chairman Charles Beames in Forbes this week titled: “Why Kennan’s Containment Strategy Ensures Defeat in the 2nd Space Race.”  In it Charles argues that Kennan’s strategy to contain the USSR was brilliant when national security was largely measured by lines on a map, whereas today power no longer exists solely in the physical realm, in fact most of it exists in the digital world, in e-commerce, networks, apps, and contracts stored in the cloud and that basing our security in space on Kennan’s approach is not just inadequate, it’s dangerous because it creates the illusion of security without ensuring it. Check it out at: https://lnkd.in/d6BVCn-J #satellitecommunications #spacecyber #zerotrust

Looking forward to seeing everyone in Logan Utah next week for the 38th Annual Small Satellite Conference. If you are in the Taggart Student Center make sure you stop by booth #64 to meet our new Chief Revenue Officer Kip Gering, VP of Solutions Matthew Erickson, and our brilliant Solutions Engineer Daniel Kline (recently recognized as a 2024 Rising Star by Via Satellite) and learn how SpiderOak Mission Systems is bringing zero-trust security to zero-gravity environments. Learn more at www.spideroak.com

Via Satellite recognizes SpiderOak Mission Systems Solutions Engineer Daniel Kline as a Rising Star of 2024! Via Satellite highlights a cohort of 25 young professionals, age 35 and under, nominated by their colleagues that are quickly making their mark. Congratulations Dan!!!! Check it out at: https://lnkd.in/ePdGrjYs #zerotrust #spacecyber

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A big thanks to Tom Lounibos, (President (GMD) of Accenture Ventures) for calling out SpiderOak Mission Systems and Axiom Space, (both Accenture Project Spotlight Portfolio companies) for the successful demonstration of the next generation OrbitSecure CyberSecurity platform re-written in the memory safe “Rust” programming language on the International Space Station (ISS). Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/eKg-Gihm #spacecyber #zerotrust #satellitecommunications

SpiderOak, the leader in zero-trust space cybersecurity solutions, working through Axiom Space, the leading provider of commercial human spaceflight services is pleased to announce the successful demonstration of our next generation OrbitSecure software module re-written in the memory safe programming language Rust on the International Space Station (ISS). SpiderOak executed validation testing on July 1, proving efficacy and formally verifying Rust enabled data security capabilities in orbit while demonstrating the key modern cybersecurity requirements called for by Office of the National Cyber Director, The White House in a report published last February. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/eKg-Gihm #spacecyber #zerotrust

Once a leading GNSS system, GPS is falling behind with delayed modernization and aging satellites. Intentional and unintentional disruptions expose its vulnerabilities and call for advancements so the system maintains its leading role. Great piece in the The New York Times this week exploring the state of today’s GPS. Check it out at: https://lnkd.in/egdJAPK8 hashtag #GPS #zerotrust #spacecyber

Great article in BBC Science Focus Magazine this weekend discussing the growing threat of satellite hacking and the need to create global regulation moving forward to mitigate the threat. Check it out at: https://lnkd.in/etX3e8BB #zerotrust #spacecyber

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SpiderOak, the leader in zero-trust cybersecurity solutions for next generation space systems, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kip Gering as Chief Revenue Officer. Gering brings more than 25 years of extensive experience in the cybersecurity, defense, and industrial IoT sectors. In his new role at SpiderOak, Gering will be responsible for executing the corporate plan, identifying new market opportunities, and driving revenue performance through strategic sales and partnerships. Most recently, Gering served as a senior sales and business development executive at Xage Security, a provider of universal zero-trust access management software to industrial enterprises and the federal government. Welcome to SpiderOak Kip! Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/eYefSGAW #zerotrust #satellitecommunications #spacecyber