ISSA E-News

A bi-weekly publication from the ISSA International Board

July 19, 2007

In this Issue

Election update: nominees
Seguro Group undertakes ISSA operations
Newest chapter: Fort Worth, TX
Careers resources update
RSA Conference Europe - registration now open; early birds save! (Oct 22-24)
Other upcoming events (August - September)

Election update: nominees

ISSA is pleased to announce nominees for this year's elections. Details about each candidate will be posted in the near future.

Vice President

Tony Cole, CISSP
Kevin Richards, CISSP

Secretary/Director of Operations

Vernon C. Williams, CISSP PMP ISSEP CBCP IEM IAM

Treasurer

Dave Cullinane, CPP, CISSP

Directors

Bill Danigelis, CISSP
Joseph R. Filer, CISSP, PMP
Pamela Fusco, CISSP, CISM, CHS-III, IAM
Nicolas Mautner, CISSP
Brian R. Schultz, CISSP-ISSMP, ISSAP, CISM, CISA
Stephen Scharf, CISSP
Ernest E. Zernial, Jr., CISSP-ISSMP, CISM, MBA

Please be aware that because this year's elections will be handled using online electronic voting, it is critical that any member wishing to vote have a current email address on file with International. Keeping your account up-to-date is simple using the Your Profile page on the International website. If you know you'll be changing email addresses soon, please take a moment now to be sure you have an active website account with a password you remember. If you do not, an option is available at the login form to reset your password. If you've lost both your password and your email address, please contact member support for assistance.

Additionally, please take a moment to renew, to ensure you are a member in good standing when ballots are issued on the first of August.

Seguro Group undertakes ISSA operations

The International Board of Directors of ISSA is pleased to announce that Seguro Group, Inc. of Portland, OR, USA has taken over the management our association. Seguro Group has assembled a great team of professionals dedicated to assisting the ISSA Board and Chapters to fulfill our mission and provide support and services to our members. The staff includes:

Bill Mahoney, Managing Director

Lyn Trainer, Director of Member and Chapter Relations

Dana Baumgart, Member and Chapter Services

Ben Field, Web Services

Kate Kanapeaux, Sponsorship, Marketing and Events

Patrick Learned, Controller

We are happy to have them on board. Please feel free to contact these staff members whenever you have questions.

The Board and I are especially happy to expand ISSA’s long-standing relationship with Seguro Group as they move into the role of managing the day to day ISSA operations.

Howard A. Schmidt
President
ISSA International Board

Newest chapter: Fort Worth, TX

ISSA would like to welcome our newest chapter in Fort Worth, Texas. On behalf of ISSA's membership we extend a warm thank you to the Fort Worth founding members for helping ISSA continue fulfilling its mission to be The Voice of Information Security.

Career resources update

ISSA Members, are you looking for that perfect addition to your staff? Members receive a 50% discount on job postings. Use code: MEM124 to receive your member discount

RSA Conference Europe - registration now open; early birds save!

ISSA members save even more – book by July 27th -

Information security. It's essential to your organisation’s success and survival. With an estimated two billion security incidents reported to date, it’s critical that you stay ahead of information security threats and informed about the latest solutions, products and trends.

London Calling

For the first time, RSA Conference Europe is being held in London (Oct.22-24): Europe’s largest financial centre and the European headquarters of 33% of the Fortune Global 500. The ExCeL London campus, near Canary Wharf, has six onsite hotels to suit all budgets, great road and public transport links plus London City Airport is just 10 minutes away by car or taxi.

www.rsaconference.com/2007/europe

This 3-day experience is unparalleled in scope, in quality, in reputation. Join the community, and become part of the future of information security.

RSA® Conference Europe delivers extraordinary opportunities to expand your knowledge and enhance your skills. Combining 100 tutorials, keynotes, class-track sessions and special interest groups with an Exhibition showcasing the very latest security innovations, this intensive 3-day event gives you the opportunity to:

Gain fresh insights into the latest security best practices and trends
Listen to keynote sessions delivered by the industry’s most respected leaders and innovators, including Bruce Schneier, internationally renowned Security Technologist and CTO of BT Counterpane
Attend sessions across 10 tracks including Authentication, Hackers and Threats, Developing with Security, and Wireless
Visit the RSA Conference Exhibition to discover the latest products, services and solutions
Network with your peers and join the RSA Conference community

Register NOW and Save

If you register for a Full Conference pass by 27th July you can take advantage of the Early Bird discounted registration rate. In addition, ISSA members receive a further £75 discount. To claim this discount, quote registration code ISSA07 when registering at www.rsaconference.com/2007/europe

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