ROME — Rome will host its first UAS Hack this summer, a hands-on event exploring the intersection of cybersecurity and drone technology.
The event, which will be held at the ORION at NTROPEE facility in Rome from August 19th to 23rd, is aimed at university students and industry professionals in the field of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Foster collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking while addressing cybersecurity challenges. Assured Information Security (AIS) subject matter experts will provide instruction and curriculum for the event, the company announced in a press release.
“UAS Hack is designed to introduce students to industry experts and industry-related platforms, giving them the opportunity to improve their skills and learn more about what a security-related career could be like.” said Eric Thayer, AIS Chief Engineer. release. “During the event, students will receive instruction and training on how to assess UAS security, identify potential threats, and provide feedback to vendors and manufacturers.”
The event was held against the backdrop of New York's 50-mile UAS corridor and featured practical challenges for participants to identify vulnerabilities in drone systems and develop effective countermeasures against potential cyber attacks. is.
The event is sponsored by the Open-Architecture Resilient IoT for Operational Networks (ORION) ecosystem led by the Air Force Research Laboratory Intelligence Directorate, AIS, Quanterion Solutions, Griffiths Institute, NYSTEC, and Cisco.
For more information, including how to register as a participant, visit uashack.org. Participants must be nominated by a professor and enrolled in a university program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Security, or UAS Design/Maintenance.
