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Cyber Security Exchange

A vertical community of Federal cyber security leaders, project managers, industry, and government IT community stakeholders focused on public-private collaboration and best-practice exchange.

CISA Tells Feds to Redouble FIRESTARTER Malware Mitigation Efforts

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) instructed federal government agencies today to take further actions to identify FIRESTARTER malware that may be present in their systems and to take mitigation actions. […]

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China-Linked Cyber Actors Shift Tactics, Use ‘Covert Networks,’ CISA Says

In the latest warning about the cybersecurity threat posed by China, U.S. officials are advising cyber defenders on how to combat what they call a major shift in tactics by Beijing-affiliated groups. […]

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DOD’s Sutton Says FY 2027 Budget Supports Cyber Force, Digital Warfare

Katherine Sutton, the assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy, told lawmakers on Tuesday that the White House’s $1.5 trillion defense budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2027 represents “an increase in investment” for cyber priorities across the department. […]

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Ex-FBI Cyber Official Proposes Terrorism Designations for Hospital Ransomware Attacks

A former senior FBI cyber official is calling on the federal government to consider treating some ransomware attacks as acts of terrorism, arguing that cybercriminals who target hospitals and other critical infrastructure systems put lives at risk and should face appropriate consequences. […]

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NIST Changing CVE Enrichment for Vulnerability Database

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is changing how it manages cybersecurity vulnerabilities in its National Vulnerability Database. […]

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Upcoming Events
Apptio Public Sector Summit 2026

At Apptio’s 2026 Public Sector Summit, leaders across federal, state and local government, as well as education sectors, will explore how to turn financial and operational data into financial intelligence for faster, smarter, and more ROI-driven decisions. […]

Tech Tonic May 2026

Powering Progress — Honoring America 250 Award Winners Join MeriTalk for a special edition of Tech Tonic as we celebrate the winners of the America 250 Powering Progress Awards — recognizing the government and industry leaders driving innovation, modernization, and mission impact across federal IT. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the United […]

Research

The 2025 Collective Cyber Resilience Index

MeriTalk and RSAC™ Conference (RSAC) surveyed 100 Federal and 100 private sector cybersecurity decision-makers to examine how cybersecurity leaders are building cohesive defense strategies through modern security practices, community collaboration, and collective action. […]

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Federal Software Reimagined: Fueling Mission Success

MeriTalk, in partnership with ICF, surveyed 100 IT decision-makers from Federal civilian agencies to explore how these leaders are transforming software development strategies – and advancing their missions – with open source, AI, and cloud. […]

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The Push and Pull of Federal Cybersecurity

MeriTalk, in partnership with Google, surveyed 150 Federal cybersecurity managers to explore the mounting tension in security decision-making. […]

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Past Events
Tech Tonic March 2026

Raise a glass to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day and toast spring’s arrival. Make a little luck of the Irish by networking with government and industry IT leaders over great drinks and conversation. […]

ServiceNow Government Forum 2026

The ServiceNow Government Forum (formerly Federal Forum) shows you how AI and human intelligence unite to solve your agency’s most pressing challenges. […]

Zscaler Public Sector Summit 2026

The 2026 Zscaler Public Sector Summit is your opportunity to discover how Zero Trust Everywhere and AI-driven security approaches hold the keys to protecting critical systems, safeguarding sensitive data, and maintaining citizen trust in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. […]

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