THE SIGN

About / Mission

On the bright side of
Star Wars.

THE SIGN is the trusted signal in space cybersecurity — uniting verified experts, technical talent and institutions around one mission: security for mankind.

/ The HI* concept

Human Intelligence,
amplified by AI.

HI is what happens when verified human expertise meets the right machine speed. Practitioners stay in the loop on judgment, attribution and consequence. AI handles volume, correlation and pattern. The output is signal — not noise.

/ Why we exist

  • 01.
    Space is now critical infrastructure. The attack surface is global, kinetic and political.
  • 02.
    The community building the defensive layer is small, distributed, and underserved by mainstream media and platforms.
  • 03.
    THE SIGN exists to be the connective tissue — media, labs, workspace, studio, events — so that signal travels faster than threat.

/ Core team

The people
behind the signal.

Tatiana Skydan — Co-Founder | Executive Director | CBDO | Editor-in-Chief

Tatiana Skydan

Co-Founder | Executive Director | CBDO | Editor-in-Chief

Communications and ecosystem strategist from Odessa, Ukraine, with 20+ years of experience in media & event management, PR & GR, tech ecosystem development. Founder of the PB Media House.

linkedin.com/in/tatiana-skydan/
Nessa — Special Author

Nessa

Special Author

Space cybersecurity author based in Ukraine. Writes for THE SIGN on the real attack surface of space systems: from satellite ground segments and SATCOM incidents to AI onboard spacecraft, resilience under compromise, and cognitive security in modern warfare.

linkedin.com/in/inna-s-0137b7249/
Olmo Infante — Researcher

Olmo Infante

Researcher

Political Scientist and Analyst, specializing in electoral analysis, political marketing, and digital communication. Experienced in managing large datasets (R, Python) alongside multimedia content strategies. Proven track record bridging academic research and hands-on digital marketing to drive data-informed political insights.

linkedin.com/in/olmoinfantepatricio/
Ilana Szarf — Event Manager

Ilana Szarf

Event Manager

Communications and Digital Media at IE University with expertise in social media strategy, multimedia production, and digital storytelling. Based in Madrid, building brand narratives and growing audiences through hands-on work, from leading media and communications at LAYLA Events, to freelance photography, to marketing at 180 Degrees Consulting. Driven by the intersection of creative content and community-focused events.

linkedin.com/in/ilana-szarf-326109245/

/ Manifesto

"Number 12 — the frequency of knowledge, wisdom and protection. THE SIGN is about the right path, the right knowledge, and trust."

Erzgamma · The twelve-point star · THE SIGN identity

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