Winnona DeSombre Bernsen, a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council, and Nina Alli, Executive Director of the Biohacking Village, discuss the importance of cybersecurity villages as platforms for fostering dialogue between technical experts and policymakers. They explore how these collaborations can enhance security in healthcare and address critical issues through events like Hackers on the Hill. Their insights highlight a need for integrated policymaking and the crucial role of grassroots practitioners in shaping effective security measures.