CISA official says Black Hat activities emphasize dedication to operational collaboration

By Sara Friedman / August 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's presence at the annual Black Hat conference in Las Vegas is aimed at assuring attendees of the role the agency plays in fostering operational collaboration between government and industry, according to CISA director of public affairs Marci McCarthy. “Our focus right now is really about returning to our core mission and featuring our core competencies around operational collaboration with our critical infrastructure partners, the federal agency partners and the private sector in real time,”...

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