Course Level: FoundationalDuration: 2 evenings (7 Hours Total)Delivery: Virtual – Live via Microsoft TeamsDates: September 28 & 30, 2025 (6:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET each evening)CPEs: 7 Course Overview Join ISSA-NOVA for an immersive, two-evening workshop designed to equip cybersecurity managers, SOC leaders, IT security professionals, and federal cyber practitioners with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to...
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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 20190. Location: Floor 2, the Garage Conference Room. Free parking directly across from location. Metro Station Accessible. In-person registration closes on Tuesday, October...
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The Information Systems Security Association Northern Virginia Chapter (ISSA-NOVA) celebrated chapter achievement and individual leadership at the 2026 ISSA International Awards Gala, held September 10 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The chapter received the 2026 ISSA Medium Chapter of the Year award, while Brian Schultz, Dr. Brian K. Ngac, and Michael D. Smith received individual recognition...
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Course Code: TDG-CYBER101Course Level: Foundational–IntermediateDuration: Two Evenings (7 Hours Total)Delivery: Virtual – Live via Microsoft TeamsCPEs: 7Prerequisites: None. A basic understanding of cybersecurity, information security management, or risk management is helpful but not required. Course Overview Join ISSA-NOVA for an engaging two-evening virtual “Trusted Data Governance: Security, Privacy, and AI Workshop,” designed for cybersecurity professionals,...
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Register:This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served (Catered by Maggiano’s Little Italy). REGISTER HERE for IN PERSON & ONLINE Zoom, Location Marymount University Ballston Center 1000 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22201. This will be in room: Ballston Auditorium. Metro Station Accessible. Registration closes Wednesday, 09/16/26. Abstract:AI systems introduce new risks—but they don’t require...
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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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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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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, August 17, 2026: The Information Systems Security Association, Northern Virginia Chapter (ISSA-NOVA) congratulates Michael D. Smith, former chapter president and current president emeritus,...
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