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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.

Cyber Leaders Urge Agencies to Bring CISOs Into Modernization Decisions

Federal cybersecurity officials said agencies need to involve CISOs earlier in modernization planning to reduce security risks tied to legacy systems and complex technology integrations. […]

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GAO: Privacy Tech Could Be Key to Safer AI Adoption

GAO’s new report said privacy-enhancing technologies could help organizations better protect sensitive data and support more secure AI use as cyber threats and data collection increase. […]

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Senator Wants Answers on CISA’s Alleged Credentials Leak

A contractor reportedly exposed CISA and DHS credentials on a public GitHub repository. The lapse comes amid internal upheaval at CISA and threats against U.S. critical infrastructure. […]

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GAO: Agencies Find Little Chinese Telecom Equipment, but Visibility Gaps Persist

A GAO review of six departments found most did not identify banned Chinese telecom equipment on their networks, but limited visibility into federal supply chains hinders efforts to find risky devices. […]

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DOD IG Says Air Force Improved Cybersecurity at Critical Sites, but Gaps Remain

Audit finds unresolved cyber vulnerabilities at Air Force critical infrastructure sites are tied to insufficient staffing and lack of communication. […]

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Upcoming Events
Tech Tonic May 2026

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. […]

IBM Think Gov 2026

At Think Gov 2026, forward-thinking Federal IT decision-makers will explore how AI, automation, and hybrid cloud are driving productivity and mission advantage. Join us at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. to see how other agencies are deploying AI agents and assistants, optimizing AI-ready data, and ensuring maximum ROI with IT automation — all with the power of choice, trust, and seamless integration. […]

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
Delivering Unified Government Experiences

Join this on-demand discussion to see how agencies can deliver faster, smarter, and more connected government experiences while maintaining security, trust, and oversight. […]

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. […]

Mission Assurance in the Age of Cyber-Physical Threats: A Federal Playbook for OT

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