Upcoming Events

  • 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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23 Sep — Dep. CISO for NYC on NYC Cyber Command

Pic of Max Kovalsky

Join us on 23 September at 6pm via Zoom. Maxim Kovalsky, Deputy CISO for New York City, will provide an overview of NYC Cyber Command—a new city agency charged with centralizing cyber defense and protecting New York City government functions,…
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29JUL – SolarWinds Supply Chain Hack Explained

David Pitts, ciso

Monthly Chapter presentation by David Pitts, CISO of Business Integra To attend, register for the online Zoom meeting here. When available, his slides will be posted here. David Pitts has done exhaustive research into the publicly available information on the…
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Looking for work? Need training

The Commonwealth of Virginia has teamed up with SANS, Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu and Katzcy, LLC to offer a number of free training opportunities to Northern Virginia residents impacted by the pandemic. The group formed the VA Cyber Sklls Academies…
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18MAR First Mid-Atlantic Quarterly Summit Wrap Up:

National Cybersecurity Budget Priorities and Operational Objectives Mark Weatherford and Riley Repko Post-Event Wrap Up With over 100 people registered, our first Mid-Atlantic ISSA Meeting was a big success. We heard interesting insights from Mark Weatherford and Riley Repko on…
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