RapidFort, SpaceWERX Ink Space Force Cyber Pact
RapidFort has signed a research pact with SpaceWERX. SpaceWERX is the innovation arm of the US Space Force. The agreement was announced on Tuesday.
It is a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement. The goal is to improve cyber readiness across critical space systems.
The partners will co-develop and test new capabilities. Focus areas include AI software vulnerability risks. They will also work on faster security approvals.
Post-quantum encryption risks are on the agenda too. The deal will help Space Force Guardians deploy new software securely and at speed.
Industry partners will share technical expertise and infrastructure. The pact builds a wider industry consortium for space cybersecurity.
RapidFort leads in software supply chain security. SpaceWERX is a division of the Air Force Research Laboratory. Space systems face growing cyber threats as they become more software-driven. Industry partners will contribute technical expertise and infrastructure to the effort. The consortium will test new tools for securing space software faster.
Sources:
- https://www.financialcontent.com/article/bizwire-2026-10-6-rapidfort-and-spacewerx-enter-cooperative-research-and-development-agreement-to-improve-cyber-readiness-and-reduce-ato-timescales-for-us-space-force
- https://www.efficientlyconnected.com/rapidfort-software-supply-chain-security-q4-federal-strategy/
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