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 2018] Cloud Security & the Dark Web by Corey Milligan, Armor’s Senior Threat Intel Analyst

ISSA-NOVA Chapter Meeting Cloud Security & the Dark Web Presented By Corey Milligan US Army Cyber Ops, Senior Threat Intel Analyst at Armor Thursday, July 19, 2018 5:30 PM – Networking & Dinner, 6:00 PM – ISSA-NOVA Program Protecting Your…
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[June 2018] Security & Privacy for Alexa, Siri, and Cortana by Dr. Michaela Iorga, Program Director at NIST

ISSA-NOVA Chapter Meeting Security & Privacy for Alexa, Siri, and Cortana Presented By Michaela Iorga, PhD Director of ITL SURF Program at NIST Co-Chair at both Security & Forensic Science NIST Cloud Working Groups Thursday, June 21, 2018 5:30 PM…
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[May 2018] What’s All the Hype About GDPR and Why Should I Care? by Randy Sabett, Vice Chair at Cooley LLP

By now, most privacy and security professionals have heard about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which is is a regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy for all individuals within the European Union. But in many cases…
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[April 2018] Architecting your Cybersecurity Workforce for Blockchain, IoT, Big Data, and Everything Digital by David Foote, Co-Founder of Foote Partners, LLC

Technology’s role as an engine of enterprise, innovation, and competitiveness has caught many IT leaders unprepared. For years they’ve been slow to address persistent human capital problems: tech skill deficits, hiring/retention issues, pay levels, and murky career paths. This is…
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[March 2018] Incorporating Security Practices into Business Processes by Ira Winkler, Renowned Speaker/Author, NSA Analyst, ISSA Intl President, and by Dr. Tracy Celaya, President of Go Consulting Intl, USAF Electronic Intelligence

Thursday, March 15, 2018 5:30 PM – Networking & Dinner 6:00 PM – ISSA-NOVA Program 8:00 PM – Book Signing by Ira Winkler When there are security problems, there is a natural tendency to look to apply blame to some person…
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[February 2018] The 3rd Face of Insider Threat by Carl Willis-Ford, CSRA Senior Principal

Thursday, February 15, 2018 5:30 PM – Networking & Dinner 6:00 PM – ISSA-NOVA Program While many Insider Threat assessments only include two categories (malicious and unintentional), there exists a strong argument to include a third category, the nonmalicious insider, employees…
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[January 2018] Think your network is safe? Check your printers by Michael Howard, HP Chief Security Advisor

Thursday, January 18, 2018 5:30 PM – Networking & Dinner 6:00 PM – ISSA-NOVA Program Where do printers fall in your current endpoint security practices? Printers are devices on the network with an operating system that can be breached. Most companies…
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[December 2017] Using Application Control to Stop Ransomware and other Malware by Steven (Ziggy) Shanklin, Founder and CEO of White Cloud Security

Thursday, December 21, 2017 5:30 PM – Networking & Dinner 6:00 PM – ISSA-NOVA Program The Power of Trust: How Application Control Stops Ransomware and Other Malware Homeland Security’s US-CERT recommends “App Control” as the #1 Malware Mitigation Strategy. What…
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[November 2017] Security Metrics by David Losen, Co-Founder of Sergeant Labs

Thursday, November 16, 2017 5:30 PM – Networking & Dinner 6:00 PM – ISSA-NOVA Program Security Metrics and Metric driven security programs are great buzz words. However, it is important that professionals understand the benefits of tracking and trending security…
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[October 2017] Legal Actions After a Breach by Edward McAndrew, Former Assistant U.S. Attorney

Thursday, October 19, 2017 5:30 PM – Networking & Dinner 6:00 PM – ISSA-NOVA Program Responding to a Cyberattack and Working with Law Enforcement Organizations are often operating under the assumption that their network has already been compromised or will…
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