Trusted Community for Space, Cybersecurity, Operations, and Resilience Platform Professionals

Space systems are critical infrastructure. Satellites, ground stations, and mission networks are increasingly targeted, and the professionals responsible for securing them are operating without standardized credentials, shared frameworks, or a connected community built specifically for this domain.

D2 Team CORP was founded in 2020 to close that gap.

We are a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing micro-credentialing, education, and workforce development across space cybersecurity, operations, and mission resilience, built by practitioners, for practitioners.

Our founder, William O. Ferguson, is a recognized voice in the global space community: conference speaker, technical editor and subgroup lead for the IEEE Space Systems Cybersecurity Working Group, and co-chair of the Space ISAC Space Systems Software Bill of Materials working group. D2 Team CORP reflects the same standards-body rigor and operational focus William brings to those roles, translated into workforce programs that prepare professionals and organizations to meet real-world challenges across secure space systems and cyber-informed operations.

Our work bridges the distance between strategic ambition and practical capability. If you are a CISO, security engineer, mission operator, or researcher working at the intersection of space and cyber, this community was built for you.

For more details, contact William O. Ferguson.

We also drive U.S.-based hackathons focused on cyber operations and resilience in the space domain, and advance transatlantic cooperation through the Ostrom Workshop at Indiana University, a leading center for governance and institutional analysis. Via Indiana University's Berlin Gateway, the Ostrom Workshop bridges U.S. and European efforts to align standards, develop the workforce, and strengthen security in practice.

Engaging Space CIOs, CISOs, senior decision-makers, and commercial sponsors, we work to build a more secure and resilient space ecosystem, delivering hackathons, micro-credential training, and resilience engineering workshops that develop talent, strengthen operational capability, and drive lasting impact across the sector. We operate on micro-grants to fund non-profit workforce development and tooling engagements. For more details, contact William O. Ferguson.

Community

meta.Humanity(mH)®

Contribute to Inner and Outer Space Extended Reality Professional (S.X.R.P)™ workforce development with a community of like-minded human beings dedicated to building both the consumer and enterprise S.X.R Professional (S.X.R.P)™ workforce. Our mission is to ensure that safety as well as innovation remain key in these areas of research and development. Join our meta.Humanity(mH)® LinkedIn group today to keep pace with our progress.

Workforce Development

Join the eHs community as an individual or organizational member and help support hackathons, micro-credential certification sessions, resilience engineering workshops, Cloud Security Alliance training, and ethicallyHackingspace(eHs)® training that strengthen workforce readiness across the space sector. Your membership directly contributes to the development of practical skills, stronger operational capability, and a more secure and resilient space ecosystem. We also drive U.S.-based hackathons focused on cyber operations and resilience in the space domain. We operate on micro-grants to fund non-profit workforce development and tooling engagements.

We are an Authorized Training Center (ATC) for EC-Council and advocates for EC-Council University. We also have on staff Microsoft Certified Trainers focused on AI, Cloud, and Zero Trust. Explore Microsoft Career Paths to learn more.

Register today by reaching out to [email protected]. For sponsorship and micro-grant inquiries, contact William O. Ferguson.

Space Collective Defense

Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst Training (CTIA)

The CTIA program, developed by EC Council, is widely treated as a foundational pathway for analysts who need to interpret adversary behavior and produce actionable intelligence. Although the core curriculum introduces structured analytic techniques, intelligence lifecycle models, and threat attribution methodologies, our implementation extends the scope considerably. Learners may progress through a self paced track supported by targeted mentoring, which allows them to internalize key concepts at a sustainable cadence while receiving expert guidance when analytical questions arise. In parallel, the virtual instructor led option pairs participants with practitioners who have spent decades generating and operationalizing intelligence in mission critical environments. Their domain specific insight into space focused threat activity, including the strategic intent, operational tradecraft, and technical patterns that distinguish space oriented threat actors from conventional cyber groups, helps students understand how classical intelligence frameworks must be adapted for orbital, ground segment, and hybrid terrestrial space systems. The combined emphasis on methodological rigor, scenario driven reasoning, and space oriented threat modeling aims to prepare analysts for collective defense missions where intelligence quality directly shapes defensive coordination and resilience outcomes.

Catalog ID: CAT-CTIA-001

SKU: SKU-CTIA-SP-001

Price: 1,500.00 USD

Additional Costs: None

Description:

A flexible self paced training option that incorporates structured mentoring from certified instructors and practicing threat intelligence analysts. This comprehensive course covers introduction to threat intelligence, cyber threats and attack frameworks, requirements planning and review, data collection and processing, data analysis, intelligence reporting and dissemination, threat hunting and detection, and threat intelligence in SOC operations, incident response, and risk management. It supports learners who need time to internalize analytic methods while gaining insight into threat activity and developing actionable intelligence.

Includes:

  • Official EC Council CTIA courseware
  • Remote exam voucher
  • Thirty days of mentoring with a certified instructor and threat intelligence practitioner

Catalog ID: CAT-CTIA-002

SKU: SKU-CTIA-IL-002

Price: 2,000.00 USD

Additional Costs: 300.00 USD remote exam voucher

Description:

A three day immersive course delivered virtually or in person by senior intelligence practitioners with deep experience in threat intelligence. This comprehensive course covers introduction to threat intelligence, cyber threats and attack frameworks, requirements planning and review, data collection and processing, data analysis, intelligence reporting and dissemination, threat hunting and detection, and threat intelligence in SOC operations, incident response, and risk management. This format emphasizes scenario driven analysis, attribution practice, and intelligence production methods.

Includes:

  • Three days of instructor led training
  • Access to all CTIA training materials
  • Real time engagement with instructors throughout the session

Space + Cloud

Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)

Space + AI

Trusted Artificial Intelligence Safety Expert (TAISE)

The Trusted AI Safety Expert (TAISE) certificate, developed by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) and Northeastern University, equips professionals to lead the safe, secure, and responsible development and deployment of AI systems.

The industry-leading credential covers the full AI lifecycle from generative AI fundamentals and architecture to governance, risk management, privacy, and cloud security. Through a 10-module course and final exam, you'll gain the frameworks, tools, and practices needed to navigate regulatory requirements, protect against emerging threats, and build organizational trust in AI.

Comprehensive 10-Module Curriculum

The TAISE program provides a comprehensive foundation in AI safety and ethics, specifically tailored for space applications. Our curriculum covers critical aspects of developing, deploying, and maintaining trustworthy AI systems in both terrestrial and space environments.

What's Included
Core Program Benefits
  • 10 comprehensive modules covering AI safety fundamentals
  • AI applications and case studies
  • Hands-on exercises and practical assessments
  • Access to expert instructors and mentors
  • Industry-recognized certification upon completion
  • Lifetime access to course materials and updates
Training Options

Catalog ID: CAT-TAISE-001

SKU: SKU-TAISE-IL-001

Price: 2,000.00 USD

Additional Costs: None

Description:

A comprehensive training program delivered virtually that covers the full AI lifecycle from generative AI fundamentals and architecture to governance, risk management, privacy, and cloud security. This format emphasizes hands-on learning, practical application of AI safety frameworks, and real-world case studies to prepare professionals for building trustworthy AI systems.

Includes:

  • 10 comprehensive modules covering AI safety fundamentals
  • AI applications and case studies
  • Access to all TAISE training materials and study guides
  • Exam token with 2 attempts (valid for 2 years)
  • TAISE Prompt Library
  • Certificate upon completing the training course
  • Digital Badge and certificate upon passing the exam
  • Real time engagement with instructors throughout the session
Why TAISE? Why Now?

"This isn't about abandoning your experience. It's about augmenting decades of hard-won expertise with AI capabilities that let you work smarter, analyze faster, and defend more effectively."

— William O. Ferguson
Career Impact & Opportunities
Position Yourself for AI-Enabled Roles

Graduates of the TAISE program are better prepared for roles in AI safety engineering, AI systems development, and ethical AI governance. The certification demonstrates your expertise in building trustworthy AI systems for critical infrastructure.

2026 Training Calendar (Tentative Dates)
Program Overview

Comprehensive AI Safety & Security Training

Training Format

Virtual instructor-led sessions, Monday-Friday format

May (Tentative)
  • Session 7: May 4-8 (Mon-Fri) Tentative
  • Session 8: May 18-22 (Mon-Fri) Tentative
June (Tentative)
  • Session 9: Jun 1-5 (Mon-Fri) Tentative
  • Session 10: Jun 15-19 (Mon-Fri) Tentative
July (Tentative)
  • Session 11: Jul 6-10 (Mon-Fri) Tentative
  • Session 12: Jul 20-24 (Mon-Fri) Tentative
August (Tentative)
  • Session 13: Aug 3-7 (Mon-Fri) Tentative
  • Session 14: Aug 17-21 (Mon-Fri) Tentative
September (Tentative)
  • Session 15: Sep 1-4 (Tue-Fri), then Sep 7 (Mon) Tentative
  • Session 16: Sep 21-25 (Mon-Fri) Tentative