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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: China-Backed Hackers Targeting Global Infrastructure

Chinese state-sponsored hackers are waging a global cyber campaign against critical infrastructure, U.S. and international authorities warned today. […]

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Navy Leaders Urge Innovation, Training Amid Cyber Threats

U.S. Navy leaders are emphasizing the urgent need to shift cybersecurity approaches, embrace innovation, train the workforce, and drive cultural change as critical strategies to stay ahead of rapidly evolving technologies and emerging digital threats. […]

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DISA Seeks Vendors for MSC Cybersecurity Work

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking insight from industry for cybersecurity operations, risk management, and compliance support for a potential Military Sealift Command (MSC) Cybersecurity Support Services (CSS) contract. […]

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CISA, Sandia Warn ‘Software Understanding’ Gap Threatens National Security

The Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA) and Sandia National Laboratories are warning that public and private sector collaborators must work to close the “software understanding” gap to better secure the nation’s systems and infrastructure.  […]

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IG Warns of Persistent Cybersecurity Weaknesses Across DOE

A new report from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Inspector General (OIG) reveals that while DOE has taken steps to address some previously identified cybersecurity weaknesses, a substantial number of vulnerabilities remain. […]

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Upcoming Events
Fedforward: Empowering Government Missions

Join us on September 16, 2025, for FedForward, an event dedicated to redefining the future of government operations through cutting-edge technology. This half-day event brings together leaders and innovators across government and industry to explore the powerful intersection of compliance, cloud technologies, and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. […]

Tech Tonic September 2025

Join us for MeriTalk Tech Tonic on September 18 at Morton’s The Steakhouse in Washington, D.C. as we launch the 2026 Fed CIO Report and dig into top priorities from Federal IT leaders. […]

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
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DSI Maritime Security Summit

DSI’s Maritime Security Summit will bring together members of the DHS, DoD, State/Local Partners, and Marine Engineering/Technical Solutions Providers to discuss current and future initiatives toward leveraging the innovative capabilities, tools, and technologies needed to enhance the nation’s coastlines, ports, and vessels in support of overall maritime dominance. […]

Tech Tonic - July 2025

Break out your Hawaiian shirts and join us on July 17 at Morton’s The Steakhouse in D.C. for a special summer edition of MeriTalk’s Tech Tonic – government IT’s happiest hour, with a beachy twist. […]

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