GMV contributes to the space cybersecurity discussion at CYSAT Madrid

GMV was a Gold sponsor of the first edition of “CYSAT Madrid”, held on October 28 at Digitaliza Madrid as part of Madrid Tech Week. The event brought together 150 attendees and 28 speakers from space agencies, companies, research centers, and other areas of the sector to address the challenges of space cybersecurity.

The company played a prominent role in the technical program. Mariano J. Benito, GMV’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Ambassador, gave a talk on applying artificial intelligence to space cybersecurity. Miguel Ángel Molina, Chair of GMV’s Space Council, took part in the panel discussion “When the Control Center Is Compromised: Who Is Responsible for Saving the Mission?” The session focused on how to respond to a potential breach of a space mission control center.

GMV’s lineup also included Silvia Calle Cruces, a compliance consultant at the company, who sat on the panel “Developing Europe’s Space Cybersecurity Workforce: Are We Preparing for the Next Decade?” In addition, José María Alises, Director of PNT Accreditation and Certification at GMV and Chair of the EU Space ISAC, gave a brief presentation on this European initiative, which aims to strengthen the security and resilience of the space sector through information analysis and sharing.

GMV’s presence at “CYSAT Madrid” underscored its contribution to building cybersecurity capabilities that protect space missions and services, as well as its involvement in cooperative initiatives that bring together industry, institutions, and academia.