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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Vote for the 2021 ISSA-NOVA board

Candidates have been finalized and voting is ready to begin. To vote, you must be an ISSA-NOVA chapter member in good standing. Vote here! Voting ends on November 30, 2020.

DEC16@5PM: Just enough PowerShell JEA

Chapter Meeting on December 16 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Topic: PowerShell JEA PowerShell JEA allows us Systems Administrators to empower our fellow admins, developers, and security personal to accomplish what they need to on our systems. Give them…
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16DEC@noon: Red Team Cloud Attacks

Virtual Brown Bag on Dec 16, 2020 12:00 PM ET Register here. Hosted by our sister chapter of Central Maryland, particpants will navigate through uncharted security territory by analyzing the attack lifecycle in the cloud and dissecting a real-world attack….
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NOV 13: Cyber Apprenticeship Opportunities

In honor of the Sixth Annual National Apprenticeship Week, Cyber apprenticeship advocate, Smoothstack, will be hosting an Industry Webinar. We invite you to learn more about how your organization can participate in cybersecurity apprenticeship.  Date: Friday 13th of November 2020 Time: 12:00 PM EST…
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NOV 5 @ 1pm: Brian Krebs Q&A Session

Michael Kreb

Thursday, NOV 5 @ 1PM Our platinum sponsor, Avanan, is hosting a Q&A session with Cybersecurity expert, Brian Krebs. Krebs covered the Cyber beat for WaPo before starting his own oft-bookmarked website, the oft-bookmarked krebsonsecurity.com. Ask Brian Krebs anything about…
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