What does it really take to protect an entire city?

In this episode of And Security For All, host Kim Hakim sits down with Merlin Namuth, CISO for the City and County of Denver, for a behind-the-scenes look at the complex world of public-sector cybersecurity.

With responsibility spanning 55 different agencies, Merlin is helping protect everything from police, fire, and emergency services to transportation, infrastructure, wastewater systems, and other essential services Denver residents depend on every day. And unlike many private-sector environments, the mission isn’t about protecting the bottom line—it’s about protecting people and keeping critical public services running.

Kim and Merlin dive into the realities of being a public-sector CISO, including navigating government red tape and procurement, balancing security across ag ...