Cyber Smoke was founded in 2011 by six industry and government professionals for the sole purpose of collaborating on cyber security at the Department of Homeland Security. Ten years later, it is still the most talked about and widely attended networking event in the Federal market. While it was stubbed out for much of 2020 as the pandemic took its toll on in-person events, we are excited to announce the return of MeriTalk’s Cyber Smoke....

Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day early with fellow cyber IT peers at MeriTalk’s next Cyber Smoke on Thursday, March 12 at Morton's The Steakhouse in Washington, D.C. Cyber Smoke is a special networking tradition and must-attend event where you can take advantage of the opportunity to socialize with other cyber professionals from across government and industry.

With each FITARA Scorecard release, agencies have shown growth in the strength of their IT posture. This Cyber Smoke, we’re focused on celebrating the progress of Federal IT transformation, based on the FITARA Scorecard 9.0. Join us and FITARA Award winners on January 30 to kick off the 2020 Cyber Smoke series as we honor Federal IT modernization while enjoying a cigar and a cocktail on Morton’s patio. Cyber Smoke is a unique netwo...

Digital government has moved from vision to mandate, and agencies must align mission needs with meeting modernization laws and guidance – Cloud Smart, the Federal Data Strategy, MGT, DCOI, TIC 3.0. How can IT visionaries, providers, and program teams chart a smart path forward as they strive to meet both objectives, while empowering program owners to succeed? Join Unisys and MeriTalk on January 23 for a half-day event featuring forward-t...

With the year quickly coming to a close, it’s time to look back on the past, look ahead to the future, and reflect on how far Fed IT modernization has come. Cyber Smoke is a unique networking tradition and must-attend event where you can take advantage of the opportunity to mingle with other cyber professionals from across government and industry. This month, we’re focused on progress of the MGT Act and how MGT affects FITARA and b...

Government is laser-focused on understanding its federated data and working toward enterprise-wide visibility so it can act with insight. Mandates like the Federal Data Strategy and the Evidence-Based Policymaking Act are helping agencies improve access to government data while increasing privacy. As agencies tackle the unprotected, unregulated, and unused data overwhelming their people and systems, they are taking back control and unlocking t...

CDM, Cigars, and Cocktails. Cyber Smoke is a unique networking tradition and must-attend event where you can take advantage of the opportunity to mingle with other cyber professionals from across government and industry. This month, we’re focused on bringing together leaders on the frontlines of CDM. To kick-start the evening, Kevin Cox, CDM Program Manager, DHS will provide brief remarks on how CDM is improving Federal cyber security. J...

FITARA Scorecard 8.0 is anticipated later this spring. FITARA is a fixture in Federal IT and remains an important measure of how agencies are prioritizing modernization. Join Congressman Gerry Connolly and MeriTalk for a complimentary award ceremony and networking reception on September 10 at 5 p.m. to honor Federal IT excellence, based on the FITARA Scorecard 8.0 grades.

Beat the summer heat and keep the July 4th celebration going at MeriTalk’s next Cyber Smoke. Cyber Smokes are a very special networking tradition and a must-attend event. A cash bar will be available with Happy Hour specials extended into the evening. Bring along your favorite cigar to enjoy on Morton’s patio. Attendees will also have the opportunity to donate to USO-Metro. The 2019 Cyber Smoke Series is sponsored by Anomali, BMC,...

Keep the Memorial Day weekend celebration going and kick off the unofficial start of summer with MeriTalk and Intelvative’s May Cyber Smoke. Cyber Smokes are a very special networking tradition and a must-attend event. A cash bar will be available with Happy Hour specials extended into the evening. Bring along your favorite cigar to enjoy on Morton’s covered patio.