Microsoft, Google and IBM are among the companies who have pledged to participate in the initiative.
The effort will include helping to secure the supply chain and strengthening open-source security.
Google also pledged to train 100,000 Americans in tech support and data analytics through its Google Career Certificate program.
In addition, the company will train over 10 million Americans in basic to advanced digital skills by 2023.
IBM also made a handful of announcements at the meeting.
Krishna also called for establishing voluntary public reporting standards on cybersecurity practices.
A number of federal agencies also fell victim tothe wide-reaching SolarWinds hackthat was uncovered late last year.
In addition, Microsoft’s Nadellatweeted: “Thank you @POTUS for convening a critical conversation on cybersecurity.
