# Government Organizations Need Secure Interoperability

A sponsored Breaking Defense article argues that defense and government organizations need secure communications that work across existing devices, networks, and organizational boundaries. It highlights software-defined, hardware-agnostic systems and secure collaboration platforms, using SENTRIQS’s GLYPH as an example and identifying post-quantum security as a consideration. The article announces no solicitation, contract award, budget, procurement timeline, or point of contact, so it is a market signal rather than an active buying opportunity.

- Procurement teams can use the discussion to assess how interoperability, usability, and security across existing systems may inform future communications requirements.
- Contractors offering secure communications or collaboration solutions may find relevance in demonstrating hardware and network compatibility, alongside their security capabilities.
- The article does not establish a government requirement or mandate for post-quantum security; treat it as a potential market consideration, not a compliance obligation.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Marine Corps (USMC)
- Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General (DHS OIG)

### Vendors
- SENTRIQS ()

### Sources
- [The interoperability gap: Why joint operations still depend on disconnected communications systems - Breaking Defense](https://breakingdefense.com/2026/11/the-interoperability-gap-why-joint-operations-still-depend-on-disconnected-communications-systems) - Breaking Defense