ISSA E-News: December 11th, 2008

In this Issue

Award Nominations Due by December 15
Building Your Professional Value in Difficult Economic Times: On-Demand Web Conference Now Available
Build Your Professional Value: ISSA Resources
Free Job Postings at ISSA’s Career Center until December 20
ISSA Journal Goes Green
ISSA Members Receive 20% Discount for studISCope
ISSA Events
Industry Events

Award Nominations Due By December 15

The deadline for submitting nominations for 2008 Award Recognition is quickly approaching. Please take the time to look around your chapter and identify someone that deserves recognition. Nominations need to be submitted by your chapter officers, CPAC representatives or an International Board member, but anyone can nominate. If you will just take the time to identify candidates, the Awards Committee will walk you through the process of writing up the nomination. Nomination guidelines are available for download by members (website account required).

We want to make this Awards process success and rewarding, but we need your help. Please submit names by December 15th, 2008. We need lots of names. Nominations should be sent to Ron Helsley, Chairperson of the Awards Committee, at 2008_Awards@ISSA.org

Building Your Professional Value in Difficult Economic Times: On-Demand Web Conference Now Available

With the economic news of the past several months, many of us are facing uncertainty in our employment futures. This on-demand web conference highlights strategies ISSA Members can use to build their professional value during these difficult times.

Speakers cover topics targeting individuals looking for new opportunities and those wishing to solidify their current employment roles. Members can expect to hear from industry experts on ways to articulate strengths and sharpen skills.

In addition, ISSA chapter leaders – Bob Brown, Central Virginia; Esther Czekalski, New England and Geoff Harris, UK – share their thoughts on trends in the profession and lead a discussion on the opportunities, resources & support ISSA members can utilize during these challenging economic times.

Members can register now to access this on-demand web conference: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/898776858

Build Your Professional Value: ISSA Resources

ISSA Career Center

Joyce Brocaglia November 2008 ISSA Journal article “Taking Stock in Yourself”

ISSA Member Discount Offers

ISSA Member Event Listings and Discounts Offers

ISSA Chapter Directory

Free Job Postings at ISSA’s Career Center until December 20

Do you have an information security job opening at your office? Let fellow ISSA Members know about it. Follow the employer links at the ISSA Career Center, and use coupon code “DEC08” for your free listing until December 20, 2008.

ISSA Journal Goes Green

Beginning in January 2009, the ISSA Journal will be available in electronic format in addition to a paper version. Members can now opt-in to this new alternative by updating their profiles. Those who prefer the hard copy will continue to receive their usual copy unless they opt-in to e-delivery.

ISSA Members Receive 20% Discount for studISCope

studISCope is (ISC)²®'s Official Online Self-Assessments for the CISSP® or SSCP®. It provides an actual simulation of the exam situation with knowledge gap assessment and personalized study plan to get ready for the CISSP or SSCP certifications.

studISCope helps candidates focus their study efforts more precisely and enhances their comfort level prior to sitting for the official certification exam. In partnership with (ISC)², it was developed by Express Certifications, to aid companies and individuals who are pursuing the CISSP or SSCP certifications by following a simple three-step process: assess, focus and certify.

Using the robust reporting features in studISCope such as Personalized SWOT analysis, Readiness By Knowledge Area, Learning Progress Indicators, one can determine the level of knowledge, focus their study efforts on areas that need their attention most and maximize their learning, thus shortening the Critical Path of Learning.

As an ISSA member you will receive a special 20% discount. For more information and the discount code, please visit https://www.issa.org/Members/Discount-Programs.html.