CISA Opens CI Fortify Technical Exchange Group

Back NATA News / June 23, 2026

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is launching the CI Fortify Technical Exchange Group, a monthly, one-hour virtual forum for critical infrastructure operators to share lessons learned from cyber resilience and emergency planning exercises.

The closed-door meetings will feature operator-led presentations on CI Fortify applications, including IT/OT isolation, PACE planning, “Day Without SCADA” scenarios, and manual/local operations exercises. Participation is open to emergency management, operations and engineering, OT/SCADA, and IT security professionals.

The first meeting will be held June 26, 2026, from noon to 1 p.m. ET. To sign up, email cisa.csd.ci_fortify_txg@cisa.dhs.gov and note whether you are interested in presenting.