Securing the Defense Industrial Base Against Cyber Attacks and Espionage

Cyber Resilience for Aerospace and Defense Manufacturers

The Aerospace and Defense sectors within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) are increasingly becoming prime targets for sophisticated cyberattacks and espionage, posing direct threats to national security. With a rise in cyberattacks, particularly in light of recent incidents of foreign espionage, it has become critical for aerospace and defense contractors to fortify their cybersecurity frameworks and establish swift, effective remediation plans.

In this session, a Mattermost executive will explore how leading aerospace and defense manufacturers can align with the Department of Defense’s 2024 Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Strategy. The discussion will focus on leveraging a secure collaboration and workflow platform—available in cloud or self-hosted environments—equipped with digital playbooks to ensure cyber resilience. Attendees will gain insights into how to foster a culture of security by adopting platforms with advanced features like role-based access controls and continuous monitoring, ensuring that sensitive data is safeguarded at all times.

Additionally, the presentation will demonstrate how digital playbooks can drive standardization and enable immediate, coordinated responses to cyber incidents across decentralized teams, ensuring that critical operations are protected and disruptions minimized. This session is tailored for security engineers, senior security leaders, and IT professionals committed to elevating their organization’s cybersecurity posture.