Trusted Data Governance: Security, Privacy, and AI Workshop – August 31st and September 2nd – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm ET
Course Code: TDG-CYBER101Course Level: Foundational–IntermediateDuration: Two Evenings (7 Hours Total)Delivery: Virtual – Live via Microsoft TeamsCPEs: 7Prerequisites: None. A basic understanding of cybersecurity, information security management, or risk management is helpful but not required. Course Overview Join ISSA-NOVA for an engaging two-evening virtual “Trusted Data Governance: Security, Privacy, and AI Workshop,” designed for cybersecurity professionals,...
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September 17th, 2026 @5:30 PM – Victoria Yan Pillitteri – Same Controls, New Frontier: Adapting the NIST SP 800-53 Controls for AI Systems
Register:This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served (Catered by Maggiano’s Little Italy). REGISTER HERE for IN PERSON & ONLINE Zoom, Location Marymount University Ballston Center 1000 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22201. This will be in room: Ballston Auditorium. Metro Station Accessible. Registration closes Wednesday, 09/16/26. Abstract:AI systems introduce new risks—but they don’t require...
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September 26th, 2026 @10:00 am to 11:00 am ET – Python & Machine Learning Programming Workshop – 5-Session Professional Development Program
Course Level: FoundationalDuration: 5 Sessions (1 Hour Each)Delivery: Virtual – Live via Microsoft TeamsCPEs: Up to 5 (based on attendance)Start Date: 09/26/26 (Saturdays)Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am ET Course Overview ISSA-NOVA is offering a hands-on introductory program designed to provide foundational knowledge in Python-based Machine Learning (ML) for security professionals and other technical practitioners with little to no programming experience....
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ISSA-NOVA’s Dr. Brian K. Ngac Receives 2026 ISSA Honor Roll Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ISSA-NOVA’s Dr. Brian K. Ngac Receives 2026 ISSA Honor Roll Award ISSA-NOVA leader honored for sustained contributions to cybersecurity, professional education and workforce development RESTON VIRGINA, August 18, 2026 – Dr. Brian K. Ngac, a longtime volunteer leader with the Information Systems Security Association’s Northern Virginia Chapter, has been named a 2026...
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ISSA-NOVA Past President Michael D. Smith Named 2026 ISSA International Fellow
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ISSA-NOVA Past President Michael D. Smith Named 2026 ISSA International Fellow Former ISSA-NOVA president recognized for leadership, professional excellence, volunteer service and contributions to the cybersecurity profession RESTON VIRGINIA, August 17, 2026: The Information Systems Security Association, Northern Virginia Chapter (ISSA-NOVA) congratulates Michael D. Smith, former chapter president and current president emeritus,...
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ISSA-NOVA Past President Brian Schultz Named to 2026 ISSA Hall of Fame
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ISSA-NOVA Past President Brian Schultz Named to 2026 ISSA Hall of Fame Longtime cybersecurity leader recognized with ISSA’s highest lifetime achievement honor for more than three decades of professional leadership, service and mentorship RESTON VIRGINIA, VA. – August 15, 2026 – The Information Systems Security Association – Northern Virginia Chapter (ISSA-NOVA) congratulates...
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ISSA-NOVA Named 2026 ISSA Medium Chapter of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ISSA-NOVA Named 2026 ISSA Medium Chapter of the Year Northern Virginia chapter recognized for membership service, cybersecurity education, community engagement, and support for the profession RESTON VIRGINIA – August 1st, 2026 – The Information Systems Security Association Northern Virginia Chapter, known as ISSA-NOVA, has been named the 2026 ISSA Medium Chapter of...
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Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Workshop – July 13th and 15th – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm ET
Course Level: FoundationalDuration: Two Evenings (7 Hours Total)Delivery: Virtual – Live via Microsoft TeamsCPEs: 7 Course Overview Join ISSA-NOVA for an intensive two-evening virtual “Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Workshop,” designed to provide federal employees, contractors, and supporting organizations with a practical understanding of the Federal government’s Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Program. This workshop introduces participants...
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JAN 19 @5:30pm – Open Source Software (OSS) Dependency Risk Management

REGISTER: This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served (Meal menu, mezeh – mediterranean Grill). REGISTER HERE for IN PERSON & ONLINE Zoom, Location Battelle Crystal City Office 1550 Crystal Dr., Suite 601, Arlington, VA 22202-4138. Free Parking…
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DEC 15 @5:30pm – Panel Discussion on Cloud Security Fundamentals

REGISTER: This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served (Meal menu &Pizza). REGISTER HERE for IN PERSON & ONLINE MS Teams, Location Microsoft 12012 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA 20190. Free Parking (validated parking) and Reston Town Center Metro Station…
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NOV 17 @5:30 pm – Thomas D. Koh on Cyber Intrusion Strategies for Countering Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)

Register: REGISTER: This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served (Meal menu Chipotle). REGISTER HERE for IN PERSON & ONLINE ZOOM, Location Marymount University Ballston Center: 1000 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22201. Free Parking (see guard…
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OCT 20 @5:30 pm – Evgueni Erchov on Ransomware – the ever-evolving Cybersecurity Threat

REGISTER: This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served (Meal menu TBD). REGISTER HERE IN PERSON & ONLINE ZOOM, Location Battelle Crystal City Office: 1550 Crystal Dr, Suite 601, Arlington, VA 22202. Free Parking and Crystal City…
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SEP 15 @5:30 pm – Ms. Victoria Yan Pillitteri on Control Automation NIST 800-171, 800-53

REGISTER: This is a Mid Atlantic Summit for the ISSA Nova, Central Maryland, and DC Chapters. This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served (Meal menu TBD). REGISTER HERE IN PERSON & ONLINE ZOOM Location: MITRE (Building…
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18 August@5:30 pm – Managing Director Peter Vu on Cybercrime Perspectives from Inside and Outside of the FBI

Abstract: Peter Vu will present on Cybercrime Perspectives from Inside and Outside of the FBI. Cybercrime, particularly financial motivated criminal activities such as ransomware, has evolved from being nearly non-existent twenty-years ago to being operated by well-organized criminal enterprises in…
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21 July@5:30 pm – COL Brian Wisniewski on Evolution of Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO)

DOORS open at 5:30 p.m. for networking and dinner. This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served. REGISTER HERE Location: Marymount University Ballston Center 1000 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22201. Abstract: This presentation will provide an…
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16 June @ 5:30 pm – Dr. Gary McGraw on Security Engineering for Machine Learning

DOORS open at 5:30 p.m. for networking and dinner. This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served. REGISTER HERE Location: Walmart Labs 10780 Parkridge Blvd #70, Reston, VA 20191. Free parking. Park on the 10790 side of…
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May 17@6:30 pm Mid Atlantic Summit – Mark D. Rasch on Ransomware Response, A Lawyer’s Perspective

Register Online at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/636116277790603020 Abstract: Typically, response to ransomware attacks are considered to be a technical issue for CISO’s and technical staff. This session will focus on the legal issues associated with ransomware -who has responsibility for prevention of attacks,…
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MAY 19 @5:30 pm – Michael Melore on the Evolution of Artificial Intelligence in Security.

Meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. for networking and dinner. *** Change Virtual Meeting Only. *** Abstract: Michael Melore will review the current challenges, volumes of events, staffing shortages, expertise deficiencies, siloed security controls, providing statistics from recent Ponemon Institute reports…
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