The Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Directorate of Cyber and Technology Security (DS/CTS) invites industry partners to a virtual Industry Day on April 22, 2026, to explore collaboration opportunities in advancing counterintelligence-driven cyber defense for U.S. diplomatic operations worldwide. 

DS/CTS is conducting market research to identify cutting-edge technologies, services, and approaches that strengthen our cyber defense posture. We seek innovative capabilities supporting threat intelligence, advanced malware analysis, network security monitoring, security automation, predictive attack chain modeling, and emerging technologies addressing the unique challenges of protecting diplomatic operations against sophisticated nation-state adversaries. 

Session 1: April 22, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET – Virtual 

• Learn about DS/CTS's mission, organizational structure, and strategic priorities for protecting Department of State information systems and networks globally. 
• Hear from DS/CTS leadership and technical teams as they present current operational challenges, capability gaps, and potential requirements for cyber threat analysis and defense. 
• Gain insights into the unique security considerations of supporting diplomatic missions in high-threat environments. 
• Industry partners may ask questions about DS/CTS operations, technical requirements, and acquisition processes. 

Registration: 

Each company may register up to 4 attendees. Registration must be completed for each attendee. 

All interested participants shall submit their completed registration forms by 6:00 PM ET Tuesday, April 21, 2026 via the linked form. Submission of registration does not confirm attendance approval. Confirmation emails with the virtual meeting link will be sent no later 8:00 PM ET Tuesday, April 21, 2026. If you have questions regarding the registration process or have not yet received confirmation of attendance by 8:00 AM ET on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, please reach out to DS_CTS_Coordination@State.gov. 

Note: This event is not open to the press. 

NOTICE: 

THESE MEETINGS AND ALL SUBSEQUENT MEETINGS GENERATED FROM THIS NOTICE WILL NOT DISCUSS LABOR SERVICES OR THE RECOMPETE OF THE DIPLOMATIC SECURITY CYBER MISSION (DSCM) CONTRACT. THESE MEETINGS SEEK TO SOLELY CONDUCT MARKET RESEARCH FOR TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCTS RELATIVE TO THE DS/CTS MISSION. 

DECLARATION 

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE, SOLICITATION, OR A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THIS NOTICE IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH AND ACQUISITION PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any information provided nor reimburse any party for any costs incurred for attending or participating in any of the mentioned sessions.