As the size, impact and complexity of space system architectures grow, so too does their susceptibility to adversarial threat actors. Thanks to increased software definition, technology normalization, and the burgeoning democratization of space, the cyber attack surface has evolved from something foreign to hackers into something much more familiar. 

ANNAPOLIS, MD., Oct. 14, 2025 -- Advancing its continued commitment to enhancing national security through innovation, SIXGEN, the cybersecurity leader empowering mission-critical organizations, is proud to announce the appointment of Stu Shea, an accomplished U.S. intelligence and defense industry executive, to its Board of Directors.