- Generative AI for Cyber Managers Workshop – November 24th and 26th – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm ETCourse Level: FoundationalDuration: 2 evenings (7 Hours Total)Delivery: Virtual – Live via Microsoft TeamsDates: November 24 & 26, 2025 (6:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET each evening)CPEs: 7 Course Overview Join ISSA-NOVA for an immersive, two-evening workshop designed to equip…
Read more - NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 Workshop – October 28th and 30th – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm ETCourse Level: Foundational Duration: 2 evenings (7 Hours Total) Delivery: Virtual – Live via Microsoft Teams Dates: October 28 & 30, 2025 (6:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET each evening) CPEs: 7 Course Overview Join ISSA-NOVA for an engaging, one-day…
Read more - 2026 – ISSA-NOVA Cyber Workshop SeriesEmpowering Cybersecurity Professionals with Practical Skills and CPEs ISSA-NOVA is proud to launch a new Cyber Workshop Series, designed to help our members and the broader cybersecurity community strengthen their technical and managerial capabilities.Each workshop provides 7 Continuing Professional Education…
Read more - ISSA-NOVA Members Honored with Prestigious ISSA International FellowshipsThe ISSA-NOVA Chapter is proud to recognize and celebrate our members who have been honored with prestigious ISSA International awards this year. John Dyson has been named a Distinguished Fellow, one of the highest honors within ISSA, recognizing his exceptional contributions and leadership…
Read more - September 18th @5:30pm – Jeff Nigriny on Non-Person Identity and Agentic AI (i.e., Digital Identity 501)
Register: This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served (Meal menu &pizza). REGISTER HERE for IN PERSON & ONLINE Zoom. Location: Microsoft Reston Rooms 2.2D&E: 11995 Freedom Dr, Reston, VA 20190. Free garage parking directly across from location. Metro…
Read more - November 20th @5:30pm – Tim Salvador on The Emergence of AI Model Context Protocol (MCP), Its Security Use Cases and Security Risks
Register: This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served (Meal menu &pizza). REGISTER HERE for IN PERSON & ONLINE Zoom. Location: Microsoft Reston Rooms 2.2D&E: 11995 Freedom Dr, Reston, VA 20190. Free garage parking directly across from location. Metro…
Read more - October 16th @5:30pm – Michael Browne on Developing a Federal Zero Trust Enclave for Cloud Services
Register: This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served (Meal menu TBD). REGISTER HERE for IN PERSON & ONLINE Zoom. Location: Battelle Crystal City Office, 6th floor: 1550 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202. Free garage parking after 5:00 PM….
Read more - August 21st @5:30 PM – Michael Carter on Understanding What’s What in the New FedRAMP World
Register: This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served (Meal menu TBD). REGISTER HERE for IN PERSON & ONLINE Zoom, Location Marymount University Ballston Center 1000 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22201. Metro Station Accessible. Registration closes…
Read more - ISSA International Board Elections 2025The 2025 ISSA International Board Election balloting will open on July 9 at 8:00 a.m. ET and close on July 23 at 5:00 p.m. ET. ISSA Members in good standing will receive a text with a link to voting information….
Read more - July17th @5:30pm – Fireside chat with Chris Porter
Register: This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served (Meal menu &pizza). REGISTER HERE for IN PERSON & ONLINE Zoom. Location: Microsoft Reston Rooms 2.2D&E: 11995 Freedom Dr, Reston, VA 20190. Metro Station Accessible. Registration closes on Wednesday 07/16/2025….
Read more - 05/19/2025: Future Tech DC: AI, Cybersecurity, and TrustJoin us in the heart of Washington, D.C., where innovators, industry leaders, and technology enthusiasts converge to shape the future of the digital landscape. This event offers: When: May 19, 2025 from 8:45 AM to 5:00 PMWhere: George Mason University,…
Read more - May 15th @5:30pm – Supro Ghose on the Future of Cyber Risk and Compliance Leveraging GenAI
Register: This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served (Meal menu &pizza). REGISTER HERE for IN PERSON & ONLINE Zoom. Location: Microsoft Reston Rooms 2.2D&E: 11995 Freedom Dr, Reston, VA 20190. Metro Station Accessible. Registration closes on Wednesday 05/14/2025….
Read more - April 17th @5:30pm – Brian Hornak on Reverse Engineering/Vulnerability Research
Register: This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served (Meal menu Nando PERi-PERi). REGISTER HERE for IN PERSON & ONLINE Zoom. Location: Battelle Crystal City Office, 6th floor: 1550 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202. Metro Station Accessible. Registration closes…
Read more - 2025 Spring ISSA-NOVA CISSP Study Group9 Classes (1 per week) from April to June 2025 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST To be held in person. LOCATION: Microsoft Corporation, 11955 Freedom Dr, Reston, VA 20190 PARKING: Free in the Reston Town Center Garages over the…
Read more - March 20 @5:30 PM – Dr. Margaret Leary and Dr. William Butler on Cybersecurity Educational Barriers
Register: This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal and drinks will be served (Meal menu Mezeh). This will be a catered event and advanced registration is required. REGISTER HERE IN PERSON & ONLINE ZOOM. Registration closes on Monday 03/17/2024. The Location…
Read more - February 20 @5:30pm – Michael Chipley on Cybersecuring DoD Facility-Related Control Systems
REGISTER: This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served (Meal menu TBD). REGISTER HERE for IN PERSON & ONLINE (Microsoft Teams), Location Microsoft Reston Office 11955 Freedom Drive, Reston, VA 20190 in Room 2.2C. Metro Station Accessible and free…
Read more - 2025 ISSA-NOVA Executive Board ElectedThe following ISSA-NOVA Chapter members were elected to the 2025 ISSA-NOVA Executive Board. Elections were held at the December Chapter meeting on 12/12/2024. There are three vacant positions listed below that we are seeking volunteers for: the Vice President of…
Read more - ISSA-NOVA President Michael D. Smith Recognized for Service
2024 Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) International Board Member Alex Grohmann presented ISSA-NOVA outgoing President Michael D. Smith an award recognizing his three years of service of as president. The award presented 12/12/2024 states, “In great appreciation of your outstanding…
Read more - Dr. Diane Murphy Receives Award
Dr. Diane Murphy was recognized at the ISSA-NOVA 12/12/2024 Meeting for her outstanding support of the chapter’s cybersecurity educational programs. Diane serves as the Marymount University’s Director and Senior Research Faculty, Center for the Innovative Workforce. She previously served as…
Read more - January 16th @5:30pm – Frank Duff on Attacking ATT&CK: A Practical Guide for Elevating your Threat-Informed Defense Strategy
Register: This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served (Meal menu Nando PERi-PERi). REGISTER HERE for IN PERSON & ONLINE Zoom. Location: Battelle Crystal City Office, 6th floor: 1550 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202. Metro Station Accessible. Registration closes…
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