[SatNews] Defense contractors and government agencies will showcase the latest products and solutions for cybersecurity during this event...

The 2011 USSTRATCOM Cyber and Space Symposium will occur from November 15-17, 2011, at CenturyLink Center Omaha (formerly Qwest Center). This event combines the highly successful Cyber and Space Symposia and will provide an exciting venue for information exchange among leaders in cyber and space. This Symposium will delve into tough issues while fostering innovation and collaboration between the private sector and government. Sessions will include perspectives of senior Department of Defense, U.S. and allied government, industry, and academia speakers. Confirmed speakers include:

• The Honorable Rick Sheehy, Lieutenant Governor, State of Nebraska
• Gen C. Robert Kehler, USAF, Commander, U.S. Strategic Command
• GEN Keith B. Alexander, USA, Director, U.S. Cyber Command & Director, National Security Agency/Central Security Service
• Lt Gen Michael J. Basla, USAF, Vice Commander, Air Force Space Command
• Mr. Frank Rose, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Space and Defense Policy, U.S. Department of State

Panel Sessions will include:

• Alternative Futures for Cyber and Space
• Internet-based Networking: Managing the Risk
• International Cyber Collaboration
• Space Industry
• Cyber Industry
• Space and Cyberspace Integration
• International Space
• CyberSpace: Pursuing Real-time Situational Awareness