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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July 16th, 2026 @5:30 PM – Dr. Michaela Iorga – From Digital DNA to Digital Immunity with OSCAL
Register:Register: This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served (Meal menu TBD). REGISTER HERE for IN PERSON & ONLINE MS Teams, Location Broadcom Office 12100 Sunset Hills, 4th Floor Suite 400, Reston, Virginia 20191 United States. Metro Station Accessible. Registration closes on Wednesday 07/15/2026. Abstract:Why are we still using 900-page PDFs to defend cloud-scale infrastructure? It’s time...
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June 18th, 2026 @5:30 PM – Brian Schultz – CMMC – F-35s & $320B Annual DoW Contracts – O-My
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 3018. Metro Station Accessible. Registration closes Wednesday, 06/17/26. Abstract:October 1, 2025 – “shields up” to protect the IP...
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Generative AI for Cyber Operators Workshop – May 26th and 28th – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm ET
Course Level: FoundationalDuration: One Day (7 Hours Total)Delivery: Virtual – Live via Microsoft TeamsCPEs: 7 Course Overview Join ISSA-NOVA for an intensive one-day virtual workshop, “Generative AI for Cyber Operators,” designed to provide cybersecurity and IT operations personnel with a practical foundational understanding of how generative artificial intelligence is transforming cyber operations, security workflows, and...
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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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NIST Privacy Framework Workshop – December 15th and 17th – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm ET

Course Level: FoundationalDuration: 2 evenings (7 Hours Total)Delivery: Virtual – Live via Microsoft TeamsDates: December 15 & 17, 2025 (6:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET each evening)CPEs: 7 Course OverviewJoin ISSA-NOVA for an intensive, two-evening workshop designed to provide cybersecurity…
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Generative AI for Cyber Managers Workshop – November 24th and 26th – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm ET

Course Level: FoundationalDuration: 2 evenings (7 Hours Total)Delivery: Virtual – Live via Microsoft TeamsDates: November 24 & 26, 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…
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ISSA-NOVA Planning New Python & AI Program

ISSA-NOVA is excited to announce the upcoming launch of an 8–10-week professional development program designed for individuals with little to no programming experience who want to leverage Python for practical workplace applications. This hands-on curriculum emphasizes real-world use cases relevant…
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NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 Workshop – October 28th and 30th – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm ET

Course Level: Foundational Duration: 2 evenings (7 Hours Total) Delivery: Virtual – Live via Microsoft Teams Dates: October 28 & 30, 2025 (6:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET each evening) CPEs: 7 Course Overview Join ISSA-NOVA for an engaging, one-day…
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2026 – ISSA-NOVA Cyber Workshop Series

Empowering Cybersecurity Professionals with Practical Skills and CPEs ISSA-NOVA is proud to launch a new Cyber Workshop Series, designed to help our members and the broader cybersecurity community strengthen their technical and managerial capabilities.Each workshop provides 7 Continuing Professional Education…
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ISSA-NOVA Members Honored with Prestigious ISSA International Fellowships

The ISSA-NOVA Chapter is proud to recognize and celebrate our members who have been honored with prestigious ISSA International awards this year. John Dyson has been named a Distinguished Fellow, one of the highest honors within ISSA, recognizing his exceptional contributions and leadership…
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September 18th @5:30pm – Jeff Nigriny on Non-Person Identity and Agentic AI (i.e., Digital Identity 501)

Register: This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served (Meal menu &pizza). REGISTER HERE 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…
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December 11th @5:30 PM – Dr. Wade Baker on A Data-Driven Look Into Key Cyber Risk Trends

Register: This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served (Meal menu TBD). REGISTER HERE for IN PERSON & ONLINE Zoom, Location Broadcom Office 12100 Sunset Hills, Suite 100, Reston, Virginia 20191 United States. Metro Station Accessible. Registration closes on…
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November 20th @5:30pm – Tim Salvador on The Emergence of AI Model Context Protocol (MCP), Its Security Use Cases and Security Risks

October 16th @5:30pm – Michael Browne on Developing a Federal Zero Trust Enclave for Cloud Services

Register: This is a Hybrid meeting. A dinner meal will be served (Meal menu TBD). REGISTER HERE for IN PERSON & ONLINE Zoom. Location: Battelle Crystal City Office, 6th floor: 1550 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202. Free garage parking after 5:00 PM….
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