April 8-9, 2026 at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, Arizona
The ERAU-NASA-NSF Aerospace Cybersecurity Workshop is an annual convening that brings together industry, government, academia, and students to advance research, education, and workforce development in aviation and space cybersecurity. Building on prior workshops, the event focuses on cyber-physical resilience, operational realities, and collaborative solutions for securing aircraft, air traffic control, airports, airlines, advanced air mobility, and space systems—while providing hands-on engagement opportunities for students, particularly NSF CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service (SFS) scholars.
Details from the 2024 and 2025 workshops are available at: https://commons.erau.edu/avcysecworkshop/.
The workshop objectives include:
- Convene aerospace stakeholders to share insights, lessons learned, and advances in aviation and space cybersecurity.
- Identify priority research, technology, and development directions, including education and workforce needs that cut across academia, industry, and government.
- Deliver immersive, hands-on learning experiences, particularly for SFS scholars and students, through an aerospace-focused Capture-the-Flag (CTF) competition and interactive exercises.
- Strengthen understanding of emerging cyber and cyber-physical threats, their operational consequences, and practical strategies for mitigation and resilience.
Each year, the workshop evolves to reflect emerging threats, technologies, and workforce realities, with increasing emphasis on cyber resilience, operational integration, and translation of research into practice. A defining feature of the workshop is the integration of students alongside professionals through panels, research posters, collaboration exercises, and a unique aviation-focused cybersecurity CTF.
More About the Workshop
- Program and Agenda
- Organizers and Participants
- Student Travel Grant
- Venue and Logistics
- Capture-the-Flag Information
- Student Research Poster
Contact Us
For questions, email
Dr. Krishna Sampigethaya
or call (928) 777-3404
When: April 8-9, 2026
Where: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, Arizona
Professionals, students, and partners interested in participating, presenting, or supporting student engagement are encouraged to explore the program details and registration information linked below.
The workshop raises awareness of the NSF SFS program and enables student engagement with industry, government, and peers across SFS sites. It offers universities not yet affiliated with the program insights into its benefits.
The event brings together thought leaders and experts, providing SFS scholars and students with valuable exposure to the cybersecurity landscape in aerospace. This experience aids their career development in an industry facing a talent shortage.
Overall, the workshop promotes education, research, collaboration, and career growth in aerospace cybersecurity while addressing the sector’s real-world cyber challenges, reinforcing resilience and safeguarding critical systems.
Sponsor and Partners
This workshop has been sponsored by funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the program was developed in coordination with NSF and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). We also acknowledge our partner Aviation ISAC who have supported our aviation cyber CTF efforts from 2020.
Hosted at Embry-Riddle
The workshop is hosted at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott Campus and aligns with ongoing research and educational efforts within ERAU’s Center for Aerospace Resilient Systems (CARS).