The ERAU–NASA–NSF Aerospace Cybersecurity Workshop is a two-day event focused on advancing aviation and space cybersecurity through research exchange, collaboration, and workforce development. As part of the workshop, students will have the opportunity to present their cybersecurity research to professionals from government, industry, and academia, receive feedback, and expand their professional networks.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott Campus is accepting student research poster submissions for the 3rd ERAU–NASA–NSF Aerospace Cybersecurity Workshop, to be held April 8–9, 2026.

Are you a student working on cybersecurity research? This is your opportunity to showcase your work to industry experts, researchers, and government stakeholders, and to engage directly with the aerospace cybersecurity community.

Who Can Participate

Undergraduate and graduate students conducting research in:

  • Cybersecurity
  • Cyber-physical systems
  • Aerospace systems
  • Related technical or policy domains

Why Present a Poster

  • Receive feedback from leading professionals and researchers
  • Network with industry, government, and academic participants
  • Increase visibility of your research and strengthen your resume
  • Compete for the Best Student Poster Award

Topics of Interest

Poster topics may include, but are not limited to:

  • Cybersecurity of aircraft, spacecraft, UAVs, and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)
  • Securing avionics, communications, ground systems, and satellites
  • AI and machine learning for aerospace cybersecurity
  • Risk assessment, threat modeling, and cyber resilience
  • Cyber policy, regulations, workforce, and training
  • Cyber threat intelligence and emerging aerospace cyber risks

Poster Format Guidelines

  • Size: 30 × 40 inches (landscape or portrait)
  • Content: Title, authors, affiliation(s), research summary, methodology, key findings, and impact
  • Design: Clear, readable, and visually engaging
  • Submission: Posters must be printed and brought to the workshop
  • Note: Poster boards and pins will be provided onsite

Submission and Presentation Details

  • Poster submission deadline: March 20, 2026
  • Review criteria: Relevance to the workshop, clarity, and contribution
  • Notification: Accepted authors will be notified and may be asked to revise posters based on feedback
  • Best Poster Award: Posters will be evaluated during the workshop
  • Poster Session:
    When: April 8, 12:00–1:15 PM
    Where: Student Union Hangar, ERAU-Prescott

More About the Workshop


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