OSA

About OSA

Cyber vulnerabilities of the US’ space infrastructure pose a tangible threat to national security.  The space industry has few guidelines and even fewer requirements.  The Orbital Security Alliance was formed to develop the missing cybersecurity standards for the space industry.  OSA partners include a mix of experts and representatives from government, industry, and academia.  Member organizations span a wide range of sizes and missions, all with the common understanding of the national security implications of cybersecurity in the space industry.

Leadership/Advisors

Harrison Caudill, Director

Harrison spent most of his career in software and security before getting into the space industry.  Having been through the ups and downs of smallsat communications, he set out to bring a generalized solution to the market at large.  After navigating the technological maze, and working with the FCC to eliminate all regulatory hurdles, he moved to space security.  In early 2019, he was asked to write a whitepaper on the security issues facing the industry, and that paper crystallized the community.

Dr. Gregory Falco, Advisor

Gregory started his career at Accenture with a focus on sustainability and smart-city management.  The pervasive cyber vulnerabilities in those systems led him to focus on cybersecurity. After receiving his PhD from MIT, he founded a company and was named a Forbes 30 under 30 for it.  He is a leading authority on Space Cybersecurity and the group’s dedicated system cracker.

Christopher Wake, Business

After receiving his MBA from Oxford University, Chris built and sold a small venture around a personal pain point before moving into the space industry.  As the first hire at a successful space company, he was head of operations and responsible for every aspect thereof. He has since transitioned to investing in frontier tech companies, and now operates his own fund targeting early stage companies outside of the Bay Area.