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, 08/17/26: The Information Systems Security Association, Northern Virginia Chapter (ISSA-NOVA) congratulates Michael D. Smith, former chapter president and current president emeritus, on his...
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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. – Aug. 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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Fall 2026 – CISSP Certification Prep Course – August 12th thru November 18th – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm ET
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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August 20th, 2026 @5:30 PM – Kevin Latchford – Cracking Claws: A Study of Autonomous Agent Runtimes
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, August 18,...
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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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[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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Senior Vice President — Ariel Huckabay
VP of Communications — Malik Lockett
VP of Education — Dr. Nima Zahadat
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