CDM is the Federal civilian government’s frontline program to protect against and mitigate cyber-attacks. But security deployments often take years to complete, and in the wake of increasingly high-profile hacks that are thwarting top-notch defenses, time is ticking to meet the challenge. How is the CDM program working with agencies to accelerate the path to better security? And how should agencies engage the CDM program to inoculate aga...

We’re innovating fast. We’re working from anywhere. Together, we’re building the future – a people-centric, efficient, and resilient government. Join us at the virtual 2021 ServiceNow Federal Forum on March 9-10 to explore how Federal leaders are creating modern, automated, digital workflows. Together, we’re delivering exceptional employee and citizen experiences. The goal: empower agencies to scale services on de...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been rescheduled and is now online due to COVID-19 concerns. New Date: 10/15/2020; Virtual TIC…Tock. The clock struck midnight for the outdated Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) initiative. The new TIC 3.0 policy will eliminate barriers to the cloud, enable emerging technologies like SD-WAN, release the stranglehold on network access points, all while ensuring even greater F...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been moved to online-only due to COVID-19 concerns. New Date: 6/9/2020 CDM Central live will offer the full conference program, including keynotes, industry and government panels, and government spotlight sessions, and will give attendees the opportunity to interact with sponsors, speakers, and other participants virtually. The virtual event will be complimentary and available to al...

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...

Join us on Thursday, October 31 for the “CDM Referendum: How is the Program Performing?” complimentary webinar taking place from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. EST, where we’ll cover all the tricks and treats of the CDM program. Hear the government and industry perspective on the study findings, including: How CDM is impacting Federal cybersecurity performance for the better Progress against program goals – what’s going w...

Top cyber experts struggle to pinpoint the coordinates for successful risk management. DHS’ CDM program is helping agencies locate which direction cybercriminals and attackers are headed. This includes increased focus on securing beyond the perimeter, safeguarding mobile devices, and protecting sensitive data in the cloud. CDM offers a navigation system for government’s security future, but which route is the fastest, the most dire...

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...

Today’s cyber landscape can feel like the Wild West for government IT leaders. Endless cloud filled skies, open landscapes, perimeter free endpoints – a cyber frontier vulnerable to attack from all sides. To stay strong in this frontier, agencies need to establish new security functions and implement zero-trust models to combat the threats lingering outside the perimeter. Traverse the new cyber terrain with MeriTalk for an insightf...