March 19th, 2026 @5:30 PM – Randy Soper on AgentOps Concepts and Shadow Agents
Register: This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served (Meal menu TBD). REGISTER HERE for IN PERSON & ONLINE Zoom, Location Marymount University Ballston Center 1000 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22201. This will be in room: BALL 4004. Metro Station Accessible. Registration closes Wednesday, 03/18/26. Abstract: We are witnessing a fundamental shift in Generative AI:...
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Generative AI for Cyber Auditors Workshop – February 23rd and 25th, 2026 – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm ET
Course Level: FoundationalDuration: Two Evenings (7 Hours Total)Delivery: Virtual – Live via Microsoft TeamsDates: February 23rd & 25th, 2026 (6:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET each evening)CPEs: 7 Course Overview Join ISSA-NOVA for an intensive two-evening virtual workshop, “Generative AI for Cyber Auditors,” designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how generative AI can be...
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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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February 19th, 2026 @5:30 PM – Kevin Greene on Reshaping Adversary Behaviors
Register: This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served. Register here for IN for IN PERSON & ONLINE Zoom. Location: Microsoft Reston Rooms 2.2D&E: 11995 Freedom Dr, Reston, VA 20190. Free garage parking directly across from location. Metro Station Accessible Metro Station Accessible. Registration closes on Tuesday 02/17/2026. Abstract: Reactive cyber defense...
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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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[May 2017] CyberSecurity Engineering & Operations Shortcomings by Dr. Terry Janssen, CTO of SECaaS

Thursday, May 18, 2017 5:30 PM – Networking and Dinner 5:50 PM – Mach37 Briefs 6:10 PM – ISSA-NOVA Program Terry Janssen, PhD, CISSP *Email at: * ISSA-NOVA Member CTO of SECaaS, contracting at NGA, FEMA, and other agencies Large enterprises have complex and…
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[April 2017] Extracting Threat Data from the World’s Most Hostile Territories by Cynthia James, GM of Kaspersky Gov Sec Solutions

Thursday, April 20, 2017 5:30 PM – Networking and Dinner 5:50 PM – The ISSA-NOVA Program Cynthia James – General Manager of Kaspersky Government Security Solutions How can U.S. businesses and government agencies get relevant cybersecurity data as quickly as…
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Webinar Series Technology Leadership Series – Part II – Closing the Gender Gap

Women in Security Special Interest Group & Women in Engineering (WIE) Monthly Webinar Series Technology Leadership Series – Part II Jessica Gulick, Vice President of the WSC National Board Woman in Cybersecurity: Closing the Gender Gap Monday, April 10, 2017, 4:00…
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What is Performance Engineering and How is it Relevant?

What is Performance Engineering and How is it Relevant? Presented by Dr. Danny Moore, Systems Engineer, MITRE Corporation Tuesday March 28, 2017 5:30 – 6:00 PM – Networking & Pizza 6:00 – 7:00 PM – Evening Program 7:00 – 7:15…
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[March 2017] Anonymous Sharing of Cyber Security Incidents, Paul Kurtz, CEO TruSTAR Technology

Presented by Paul Kurtz, CEO TruSTAR Technology Thursday, March 16, 2017 5:30 PM – Networking and Dinner 6:15 PM – The ISSA-NOVA Program Paul Kurtz– Co-Founder and CEO of TruSTAR Technology Today we fight adversaries individually, not collectively. Companies are…
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Driving Innovation within STEM & Cyber Across the Generations

Women in Security Special Interest Group & Women in Engineering (WIE) Monthly Webinar Series Driving Innovation within STEM & Cyber Across the Generations Ms. Nanci Schimizzi, Founder, Fair Oaks Strategies STEM for Her: Funding Girls Education Initiatives for Future Success Monday, March…
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“We are paying for What?! IT Asset Management: security, sanity and saving money.”

“We are paying for What?! IT Asset Management: security, sanity and saving money.” Presented by Mr. David Morse, Senior Cyber Security Engineer, MITRE Corporation. Tuesday February 28, 2017 5:30 – 6:00 PM – Networking & Pizza 6:00 – 7:00 PM…
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[February 2017] IPv6, The Pathway to Improved IT and IoT Security, Joe Klein, CTO Disrupt6

Presented by Joe Klein, CTO Disrupt6 Thursday, February 16, 2017 5:30 PM – Networking and Dinner 6:15 PM – The ISSA-NOVA Program Joe Klein, CISSP – Fellow for the IPv6 Forum　- CTO Disrupt6 A common business theme is “Technologies are…
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Monthly Webinar – February 13, 2017, 4:00pm -Mentoring Around the Globe – MWM

Women in Security Special Interest Group & Women in Engineering (WIE) Monthly Webinar Series Mentoring Around the Globe Series Million Women Mentors Lorena Fimbres, VP and Chief Business Development Officer Carole Cameron Inge, ISAL Founder Jeanne Marie Martin, President/CEO, JMar Enterprises, LLC Jeff…
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Monthly Webinar December 12, 2016, WIS SIG and WIE, 2017-2020 – A LOOK FORWARD

Women in Security Special Interest Group & Women in Engineering (WIE) Monthly Webinar Series 2017 – 2020 – A Look Forward Domini Clark, Principal, Blackmere Consulting Nicole Gray, CISO, Venable Law Firm Hanna Sicker, Sr. Manager, Security and Network Operations Center, StubHub Monday, December…
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President — Jim Wiggins
Senior Vice President — Ariel Huckabay
VP of Communications — Malik Lockett
VP of Education — Constantinos Doskas
VP of Finance — Mike DiFonzo
VP of Operations — Emmanuel Wansi
VP of Membership — Clifton Hartsuff
VP of Programs — Inno Eroraha
VP of Sponsorship —Karen Frederick
VP of Technology — Gail Schnell
Director Communications — Richard Smith
Director Membership — Vacant
Director Education — Nancy Landreville
Director of Programming — Alex Grohmann
Director of Sponsorship — Veena Harish
Director of Technology — Jameson Schnell
President Emeritus — Michael D. Smith

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