America may be leading the race to build AI, but will that be enough to win the next space race? In his latest @Forbes article, @ChuckBeames, Chairman of the Board at SpiderOak, argues that the real advantage will come from how effectively AI is used to produce, improve, and operate space capabilities faster, cheaper, and at greater scale. Read Charles’ full perspective in Forbes: forbes.com/sites/charlesbeam…

America may be leading the race to build AI, but will that be enough to win the next space race? In his latest @Forbes article, @ChuckBeames, Chairman of the Board at SpiderOak, argues that the real advantage will come from how effectively AI is used to produce, improve, and operate space capabilities faster, cheaper, and at greater scale. Read Charles’ full perspective in Forbes: forbes.com/sites/charlesbeam…

In a new @KratosDefense article, @ChuckBeames, Chairman of the Board at SpiderOak, shares his perspective on why networks systems must be built with the assumption that compromise is inevitable. He discusses the importance of #zerotrust, secure-by-design architectures that can continue operating even when parts of a system or network have been breached. Charles also points to SpiderOak as one of the companies providing the tools needed to help solution providers adopt zero-trust practices and strengthen cyber resilience across increasingly connected space systems. As space infrastructure becomes more critical to national security, communications, navigation, financial systems, and more, designing for resilience from the start is becoming increasingly essential. Read the full article: kratosspace.com/constellatio…

In his latest @Forbes article, @ChuckBeames, Chairman of the Board at SpiderOak, explores an important lesson from modern conflict: resilience isn't just about scale, it's about eliminating single points of failure. From space architectures to critical infrastructure, true resilience comes from diversity, redundancy, and the ability to accomplish the mission even when systems are under attack. It's a perspective that aligns closely with SpiderOak's focus on secure, mission-first technologies designed for contested and operationally demanding environments. Read the full article: forbes.com/sites/charlesbeam…

Happy Independence Day from all of us at SpiderOak! 🇺🇸 Wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of July!

In his latest @Forbes article, @ChuckBeames, Chairman of the Board at SpiderOak, explores why the future of space won't be defined by the explorers who get there first, but by the infrastructure that enables everything that follows. It's a timely perspective on the importance of resilient, scalable systems, a principle that extends beyond space and aligns with SpiderOak's focus on secure, mission-first technologies that support critical operations at the tactical edge and beyond. Read the full article: forbes.com/sites/charlesbeam…

SpiderOak helps UAS manufacturers and defense partners navigate the growing cybersecurity and compliance requirements tied to Blue UAS certification. As a @DIU_x Recognized Assessor, SpiderOak provides independent evaluations designed to support: • Blue UAS readiness • NDAA Section 848 compliance • Supply chain integrity • Secure deployment into defense operations Trusted systems start with trusted assessments. #BlueUAS #ZeroTrust #DefenseTech #UAS #AutonomousSystems #DIU

SpiderOak’s Blue UAS assessment services help organizations identify vulnerabilities, validate compliance requirements, and strengthen cyber resilience across platforms, components, and supply chains. Services include: • Supply chain security assessments • FOCI evaluations • NDAA compliance analysis • Cybersecurity assessments for UAS platforms and components Built to support faster deployment and stronger mission assurance. #BlueUAS #DefenseTech #Cybersecurity #UAS #MissionAssurance #DIU @DIU_x

In his latest @Forbes article, @ChuckBeames, Chairman of the Board at SpiderOak, explores why the real significance of a potential @SpaceX IPO isn't its valuation. It's what it represents: a broader shift toward commercially driven innovation, competition, and resilient infrastructure that is reshaping both economic and national security priorities. That future extends far beyond launch and satellites. At SpiderOak, we see it in the growing importance of secure, resilient technologies and services that support mission-critical operations across space, defense, and the tactical edge. Read the full article on Forbes: forbes.com/sites/charlesbeam… #SpaceX #MissionCritical #DefenseTech #TacticalEdge

Getting onto the Blue UAS Cleared List requires more than documentation. It requires rigorous cybersecurity, supply chain, and compliance validation. SpiderOak delivers comprehensive #BlueUAS assessment services, including: • FOCI analysis • NDAA Section 848 compliance • Supply chain and cybersecurity assessments As a @DIU_x and DCMA Recognized Assessor, SpiderOak helps accelerate certification readiness for mission-critical UAS platforms and components. Schedule your assessment with SpiderOak. #UAS #DefenseTech #BlueUASAssesment #DIU

Today, we remember and honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay

SpiderOak is heading to @XPONENTIALshow next week in Detroit! As a Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Blue UAS Recognized Assessor, SpiderOak helps defense and national security partners strengthen the cyber resilience of unmanned systems through comprehensive cybersecurity assessments, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, and supply chain evaluations. Stop by Booth 31031 to learn how SpiderOak’s Blue UAS assessment services help accelerate certification readiness while supporting secure, mission-ready UAS operations across contested and complex environments. SpiderOak’s zero-trust approach helps enhance mission assurance, operational reliability, and the resilience of critical command, control, and telemetry systems at the tactical edge. Learn more: spideroak.com #XPONENTIAL2026 #BlueUAS #Cybersecurity #ZeroTrust #UAS #DefenseTechnology #MissionAssurance

Charles Beames, Chairman of the Board at SpiderOak, breaks down a defining lesson for modern defense in his latest @Forbes article: resilience comes from deployed capability, speed, and scale, not hype. From the #StraitofHormuz to the future of contested space, the message is clear: brittle systems fail, while resilient, mission-ready architectures built for real-world conditions create advantage. That perspective closely reflects SpiderOak’s focus beyond space, delivering secure, mission-first resilience for tactical edge, defense, and operational environments where what’s fielded today matters most. Read the full article: forbes.com/sites/charlesbeam… @ChuckBeames #MissionCritical #TacticalEdge #DefenseTech #CyberAI

Charles Beames, Chairman of the Board at SpiderOak, explores a critical shift in modern warfare in his latest @Forbes article. From Ukraine to Iran, the message is clear: GPS alone is no longer enough. As electronic warfare evolves, resilience will depend on layered, hybrid systems that can operate in contested environments. That’s the future SpiderOak is built for, supporting mission-first operations with secure, resilient technologies at the tactical edge and beyond. Read the full article on Forbes: forbes.com/sites/charlesbeam… @ChuckBeames #hybridsystems #MissionCritical #TacticalEdge

SpiderOak has been selected by the @USArmy PMO UAS to support the Drone Dominance Program. As a @DIU_x Blue UAS Recognized Assessor, SpiderOak will deliver independent supply chain analysis and cybersecurity assessments using its ACTRA methodology to help ensure participating #UAS platforms meet critical security, resilience, and #NDAA compliance requirements. This effort supports the Army’s mission to rapidly field secure, low-cost unmanned systems at scale. Read the full announcement: spideroak.com/spideroak-sele… #SpiderOak #BlueUAS #DroneDominance #DefenseTech #USArmy

Kip Gering, CEO of SpiderOak, will be speaking this week at the SmallSat Alliance Miami Space Summit. Friday, February 6 1:50–2:20 PM Panel: AI & Autonomous Operations in Space How ML, autonomous systems, and cybersecurity drive mission success Kip will join a panel discussion on how AI, autonomy, and cybersecurity are shaping resilient, mission-ready space operations. Panelists include: • Kate van Dam, Head of Government, @SkyfiApp • Kip Gering, CEO, @SpiderOak • Wayne Chung, CTO, @virtruprivacy • Tim Newton, Director of Government Strategy, @Microsoft Looking forward to a great panel discussion on the intersection of edge autonomy and AI for future mission areas. #MiamiSpaceSummit #MissionReady #SpaceOps

SpiderOak Chairman of the Board, @ChuckBeames, shares a clear-eyed perspective in his latest @Forbes article on what the U.S. Space Force must get right if it considers taking equity stakes in commercial space companies. The piece outlines five essential rules to protect innovation, competition, and long-term resilience in the space industrial base. It’s a mission-first view that closely aligns with SpiderOak’s belief in strong markets, trusted systems, and technologies built to serve national security without undermining the ecosystem that sustains it. Read the full article on Forbes: forbes.com/sites/charlesbeam… #MissionFirst #SpaceForce #SpaceInvestment

Wishing our customers, colleagues, and team members a very #HappyHoliday season. We look forward to connecting in 2026.

In his latest @Forbes article, @ChuckBeames, Chairman of the Board at SpiderOak, reflects on AI and autonomy as tools for human empowerment, not replacement. From space operations to intelligence and defense, the real value of AI is freeing people from the routine so they can focus on judgment, strategy, and mission-critical decisions. That perspective aligns closely with how SpiderOak approaches secure, autonomous systems today. Our work extends well beyond space, supporting mission-first operations where resilience, trust, and tactical advantage matter most across defense, aerospace, and critical infrastructure. Read the full article to explore why AI is about strengthening human capability, not removing it:forbes.com/sites/charlesbeam… #missioncritical #CyberAI #CybersecurityAI #tacticaledge