May 14th, 2026 @5:30 PM – Microsoft’s Bob Peters and Michael Williams – From Standards to Strategy: Post‑Quantum Migration Playbook for Security Leaders
Register:This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served (Meal menu &pizza). REGISTER HERE for IN PERSON & ONLINE via MS Teams. Location: Microsoft Reston 11955 Freedom Dr., Reston, VA 20190Location: Floor 2, Rooms 2.2C, 2.2D. Free garage parking directly across from location. Metro Station Accessible. In-person registration closes on Tuesday, May 12,...
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Agentic AI for Cybersecurity Professionals Workshop – April 27th and 29th – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm ET
Course Level: FoundationalDuration: Two Evenings (7 Hours Total)Delivery: Virtual – Live via Microsoft TeamsDates: April 27th and 29th, 2026 (6:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET each evening)CPEs: 7 Course Overview Join ISSA-NOVA for an intensive two-evening virtual workshop, “Agentic AI for Cybersecurity Professionals,” designed to provide a foundational understanding of how agentic AI systems are...
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May 9th, 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: 05/09/26 (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...
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Spring 2026 – CISSP Certification Prep Course
ISSA-NOVA is hosting a comprehensive preparation course for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam. This course covers all 8 domains of the CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) and is designed for experienced security professionals seeking to validate their expertise. Learning ObjectivesMaster all 8 domains of the CISSP Common Body of KnowledgeApply security...
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NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) Workshop – January 26th and 28th, 2026 – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm ET
Course Level: FoundationalDuration: Day (7 Hours Total)Delivery: Virtual – Live via Microsoft TeamsDate: January 26th & 28th, 2026 (6:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET each evening)CPEs: 7 Course Overview Join ISSA-NOVA for an immersive, full-day workshop designed to equip cybersecurity, privacy, risk, and technology professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the NIST Artificial Intelligence Risk...
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January 15th, 2026 @5:30 PM – Dr. Kyle David on Safeguarding Privacy Across the AI Development Lifecycle
Register: This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served (Meal menu &pizza). REGISTER HERE for IN PERSON & ONLINE via MS Teams. Location: Microsoft Reston 11955 Freedom Dr., Reston, VA 20190Location: Floor 2, Rooms 2.2C, 2.2D. Free garage parking directly across from location. Metro Station Accessible. In-person registration closes on Tuesday, January...
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ISSA-NOVA Announces 2026 Board of Directors
The ISSA-NOVA Chapter is pleased to announce the election of its 2026 Board of Directors. These accomplished cybersecurity leaders bring a diverse range of expertise, experience, and commitment to advancing the mission of ISSA-NOVA and supporting our members and the broader cybersecurity community. The following individuals have been elected to serve during the 2026 term: ISSA-NOVA...
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Cybersecurity & IT Professionals: Guest Speakers Wanted!
We need YOU!Are you a professional in the IT or Cybersecurity sector? We are looking for industryexperts to inspire high school students (ages 13-18) in our Cybersecurity Fundamentalsprogram at Hayfield Secondary School. Your High-Impact SessionDedicate just 30 minutes to share your expertise. You will: We can accommodate speakers in-person or virtually. Ready to Make a...
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July 18 ISSA-NOVA Chapter Meeting with Barbara Grewe

July 18 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Please join us at Unisys Corp. in Reston — Meeting starts with dinner at 5:30. Speaker at 6:15pm. Our speaker will be Barbara Grewe, Portfolio Director for International Strategy and Policy at…
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June 20 ISSA-NOVA Chapter Meeting with David McGuire

June 20 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Refraction in Reston — Meeting starts with dinner at 5:30. Speaker at 6:15pm. Hear from David McGuire, former NSA Red Team leader, talk about the philosophy of using red team operations to…
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May 16 Chapter Meeting with Riley Repko, Strategic Advisor to the Secretary of Air Force

We are in the Marymount U Ballston Center auditorium. Parking in rear on N. Wakefield. May 16 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM At this month’s chapter meeting, we will hear the latest cyber challenges at the Department of Defense….
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MITRE Tech Talk: What does an APT look like

Open to the public. Join MITRE engineers for an in-depth examination of what an “Advance Persistent Threat” to your network looks like and what it takes to be prepared. April 24, 2019 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. MITRE 4 Building, 7596…
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ISSA-ISACA Joint Social

April 11 @ 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM 10th Annual Multi-Organization Networking Social ISACA-GWDC,ISACA-Virginia, ISSA-Washington DC, and ISSA-NOVA are pleased to announce that the 10th Annual Multi-Organization Networking Social is scheduled for Thursday, April 11, 2019. This event is a joint effort between…
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NEW April 18: Michael Chertoff, former DHS Secretary and author

Michael Chertoff, the former head of DHS, is coming to our April meeting to discuss his new book, “Exploding Data: Reclaiming Our Cybersecurity in the Digital Age”. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. US CITIZENS MAY REGISTER AT THE SECURITY DESK. This event…
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The threat of malicious Chinese cyber actors (APT10) against global Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

March 23 @ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM FREE (All welcome!) Event Details: Everyone is invited to the 23 March free 9:30-11:30 morning meeting of our Information Systems Security Association Northern Virginia chapter (ISSA NoVa) Risk Management Framework (RMF) LifeBoat….
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March Chapter meeting at UNISYS CORP.

Unisys Corporation, 11720 Plaza America Dr, Reston VA 20190 Thank you to our new hosts for letting us use your spaces!

March 21 Chapter Meeting: Patty Edfors, Vice President, Information Security, Privacy and Compliance at Sirius XM Radio Inc.

March 21 @ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Dinner at 5:30pm Chapter Business at 6:00pm Speaker from 6:00pm to 8:00p FREE (All welcome!) Please join us at Unisys Corp. in Reston for an exciting talk by Patty Edfors on how…
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February 21 Chapter Meeting — Scott Ferber, former DoJ computer crimes prosecutor, speaks on prosecuting nation-state hackers

Register here! The location is MITRE’s McLean Campus, Room 1N100. That is building 1, room 100. Dinner served at 5:30pm. Meeting begins at 6:00pm. Here is a map: https://www.mitre.org/sites/default/files/pdf/mclean-campus-map.pdf Scott Ferber is a former computer crimes prosecutor and senior leader…
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