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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Feb. 9 RMF Lifeboat event: Cyber Security Risk Assessment Model using Fuzzy Logic Greedy Inference Systems

Attendance open to the public! Details here!

NEW LOCATION! January & February Hands-on IT Mentoring

Constantinos Doskas Marymount University Marymount University @ Balston Center, Rooms 4088 and 4028 1000 N. Glebe Road, Arlington Virginia Text Constantinos at (703) 201-2401 to confirm! Python Programming – Every Saturday 11am-1pm 1. Overview & Basic Data Structures 2. Process…
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NEW LOCATION! January 26 RMF Lifeboat

Monitoring & More with Splunk: Will the (RMF) Circle Be Unbroken Event Details: Everyone is invited to the 26 January free 9:30-11:30 morning meetup of our Information Systems Security Association Northern Virginia chapter (ISSA NoVa) Risk Management Framework (RMF) LifeBoat….
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[January] Chapter Meeting – Cyberspace Threats to Our National Security and Economy by MAJ Mike Klipstein, PhD, U.S. Army CyberSecurity Chief, West Point Professor, NSA Coordinator

Cyberspace Threats to Our National Security and Econom ISSA-NOVA Chapter Meeting Presented by MAJ Mike Klipstein, PhD U.S. Army Cyber Institute Chief, West Point Professor, NSA Coordinator Thursday, January 17, 2018 5:30 PM – Networking & Dinner, 6:00 PM –…
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[December 2018] How to Build an Effective Insider Risk Mitigation Program by Michael Theis, Chief Engineer for CERT National Insider Threat Center, Intl Speaker, U.S. Army Counter Intelligence

ISSA-NOVA Chapter Meeting How to Build an Effective Insider Risk Mitigation Program Presented by Michael Theis Chief Engineer for CERT’s National Insider Threat Center, International Speaker, U.S. Army Counter Intelligence Thursday, December 20, 2018 5:30 PM – Networking & Dinner, 6:00…
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[November 2018] Personal Security Tradecraft and Identity Awareness by Dave White, Author, U.S. Air Force Intel Officer, CEO of Spartan Security

ISSA-NOVA Chapter Meeting Personal Security Tradecraft and Identity Awareness Presented By Dave White Author, U. S. Air Force Intel Officer, CEO of Spartan Security Thursday, November 29, 2018 5:30 PM – Networking & Dinner, 6:00 PM – ISSA-NOVA Program [Note…
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[October 2018] Fast-track your Cybersecurity/Hacking Career – Joe Klein

Title: Fast-track your Cybersecurity/Hacking Career – Why Take the Slow Lane? Browse/Download the presentation.

[October 2018] Fast-track your Cybersecurity/Hacking Career by Joe Klein, World-Renowned Speaker & Expert, Lead Cyber at Mitre

ISSA-NOVA Chapter Meeting Fast-track your Cybersecurity/Hacking Career Why Take the Slow Lane? Presented By Joe Klein World-Renowned Speaker & Cybersecurity Expert, Lead for Cyber & Investigative Technology at Mitre Thursday, October 18, 2018 5:30 PM – Networking & Dinner, 6:00…
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[September 2018] Embedding Security into DevOps (DevSecOps) by Zane Lackey, Founder & CSO at Signal Sciences

ISSA-NOVA Chapter Meeting Embedding Security into DevOps (DevSecOps) Presented by Zane Lackey Founder & CSO at Signal Sciences, Advisor for the U.S. OTF & Internet Bug Bounty Thursday, September 20, 2018 5:30 PM – Networking & Dinner, 6:00 PM – ISSA-NOVA…
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[August 2018] Security for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) by Jack Oden, Principal Manager at Parsons

ISSA-NOVA Chapter Meeting Security for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Presented By Jack Oden ICS Cybersecurity SME, US Army, Principal Manager at Parsons. GET SLIDES AT: Security for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Thursday, August 16, 2018 5:30 PM – Networking &…
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