Events and Conferences

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ISSA CISO Executive Forum

San Francisco, CA February 25 - 26, 2012
Denver, CO May 16 - 17, 2012
Boston, MA August 2-3, 2012
Anaheim, CA October 26-27, 2012

For details on the CISO Forum click here.

*CISO Executive Memberships are subject to approval. Applicants and guests must be executive level information security professionals; reporting directly to the CEO, CFO, CIO, and be responsible for internal security for their organization. Click here for complete membership criteria.

ISSA International Conference

  • Date: October 25-26, 2012
  • Location: Disneyland Hotel Anaheim, CA – USA

Special Events Held in Conjunction with the International Conference:

  • Chapter officers plan on arriving in Anaheim early to attend the Chapter Leaders Summit on October 24*.
  • CISO Executive members and guests please join us for the 4th Quarter CISO Forum on October 27*, immediately following the International Conference.
*Open to qualified attendees only.

If you have question about the Conference please email: conference customer service.

For more information click here

South Florida ISSA Chapter Presents: Taking Security Seriously?!

  • Date: Friday, March 9, 2012
  • Time: 7:30 AM-6:00 PM
  • Location: Signature Grand, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
  • This event will host keynote speaker Dave Aitel. Members will have an opportunity to attend more than ten speaking sessions, network with peers, and engage in multiple breakout sessions.

    Click here to register for this event.

    For more information and a complete agenda click here.

    Raleigh North Carolina Chapter Hosts - 2012 CISSP Exam Review

    The Raleigh ISSA Chapter is holding an (ISC)2 CISSP Exam Review over three study sessions. Each session is led by CISSP certified Raleigh ISSA Chapter members.

    • Date: Saturdays, March 10,17,24, 2012
    • Time: 8 AM - 3PM
    • Location: Conference room of Matrix Inc., 7001 Weston Parkway, Suite 105, Cary, North Carolina

    Cost for all three sessions (includes breakfast, lunch and refreshments):

    • $50 ISSA
    • $75 Sister Associations: ISSA non-chapter, ISACA, InfraGard, etc. Members
    • $100 for all others
    • No Refunds

    Required student resources:

    • Study Book: Shon Harris' CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, 5th Edition (or newest available edition). The (ISC)2 Official CISSP Examination Guide is optional. Students must purchase book(s) before first review session.
    • Free Quiz: See the http://www.freepracticetests.org/quiz/home.php web site.
    • Forum: See the http://cccure.org/ Web site for answers to your questions and more.

    To register and for more information click here

    ISSA Portland Chapter Hosts: NW ISSA Security Summit

    • Date: May 3, 2012
    • Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    • Location: Oregon Convention Center – Portland, Oregon
    • Cost: $65.00
    • Discount to ISSA Members: $50.00 for ISSA /ISACA/ISC2 members

    The NW ISSA Security Summit is a full day special event at InnoTech Oregon. Designed for and by security professionals, this conference offers in-depth conference sessions on the latest issues and trials facing IT Security in the NW.

    To register click here

    Sponsors can contact the Vendor Outreach Chair for opportunities on supporting this event.

    Industry Events

    SecureWorld Expo

    2012 Schedule of Events

    • Boston, March 28-29
    • Atlanta, April 10-11
    • Houston, April 17-18
    • Charlotte, May 2-3
    • Philadelphia, May 23-24

    SecureWorld Expo brings together the security leaders, experts, senior executives, and policy makers who are shaping the very face of security. SecureWorld helps IT professionals earn required CPE training credits. Located in different regions throughout the U.S, SecureWorld is at the convergence of Information Security, Physical Security, GRC, IT Audit, Computer Forensics, Business Continuity, Consumerization, Cloud Security, Privacy, and Security Awareness.

    Along with a regional approach to content, nationally recognized security companies use SecureWorld as a way to meet and network with security professionals regionally. By bringing the national security companies together with local security professionals, attendees are able to seek out solutions to their enterprise security needs in an effective and efficient manner.

    ISSA MEMBERS are offered a $100 discount off the $265 conference pass which includes access to the Conference Sessions, Conference Breakfast Keynote, Exhibits and Open Sessions with Lunch Keynote, and 12 CPE credits. Register online ISSNWS12.

    SecureWorld + Extended Training 2012 includes 4+ hours of intensive training worth 16 CPE credits and full access to the complete SecureWorld conference program. SecureWorld + pass is only $495 with a special ISSA member discount, register using code ISSNWS12.

    For conference details and to register go to http://www.secureworldexpo.com/.

    HIPAA Audit Prep BootCamp

    • Dates: February 9, 2012 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
    • Location: Hilton Garden Inn-Atlanta Airport North
    • Cost: $595 for general public $495 for ISSA members
    • Discount Code: Enter “ISSA MEMBER” in the “How Did You Find Us” box on the registration page.Use “ATL-ISSA” on shopping cart (payment) page to receive $495 ISSA rate
    • Attendees: CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, Compliance Officers of Covered Entities and Business Associates
    This event will cover privacy, security and breach regulatory requirements,OCR Audit Program,best practices for audit preparation, tools to facilitate compliance programs, and practical hands-on exercises. Benefits for attendees include: step-by-step implementation strategy,understanding regulations, understanding new compliance enforcement, creating “single source of truth” repository for documentation,evaluating current safeguards,recognizing high priority gaps in compliance program, identifying key progress metrics, and gaining a competitive advantage.

    To register and for more information click here.

    RSA Conference USA

    • Date(s): Feb 27- Mar 2, 2012
    • Location: San Francisco, CA
    • Cost: $1595 - $2295
    • Discount to ISSA Members: $150 off
    • Discount Code: 1212ISSADL15

    RSA® Conference helps drive the information security agenda worldwide with annual events in the U.S., Europe, and Japan. Throughout its 20+ year history, RSA Conference consistently attracts the world’s best and brightest in the field, creating opportunities for Conference attendees to learn about information security’s most important issues through first-hand interactions with peers, luminaries, and emerging and established companies. As the information security field continues to grow in importance and influence, RSA Conference plays an integral role in keeping security professionals across the globe connected and educated.

    For more information and conference dates click here.

    To register for this event click here.

    5th Annual Enterprise Risk Management Conference

    • Dates: March 19-21, 2012
    • Location: Chicago, IL
    • Cost: $2695 – End-user, $2995 – Vendor/Consultant
    • Discount to ISSA Members: 10%
    • Discount Code: “ISSA”

    Join ERM leaders from Xcel Energy, Pinnacle Entertainment, HSBC, Eli Lilly & Company, Comcast Corporation, OfficeMax, Harley Davidson, Constellation Energy Group and many more!

    Attending This Event Will Enable You to:

    • Become aware that risk management has become more complex and critical in the current economic environment.
    • Learn about various concerns in business operations including globalization, technology, economic environment, regulators, competitors and speed of change
    • Maintain costs, while maintaining a proper focus on enterprise wide risk
    • Better educate your board on the nuances of enterprise risk management
    • Lead the effort around formalizing the companies risk management program

    To register for this event click here

    Payment Technology & Risk Forum 2012 – Beirut

    • Date(s): March 27-28, 2012
    • Time: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM on both days
    • Location: Beirut, Lebanon
    • Cost: $750 USD
    • Discount to ISSA Members: 10% discount

    The Payment Technology & Risk Forum 2012 is designed for card payments and IT experts focused on managing and implementing payment systems. The forum covers key industry developments from both management and technical perspectives. Delegates who attend this forum will find many myths dispelled and be equipped with clear and practical guidance.

    For information and more details click here

    Exam/Certification

    ISACA's Certified Information Systems Auditor™ (CISA®) and Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®) designations are offered during June and December each year.

    The exams are offered in over 230 locations, world–wide.

    For additional CISA and CISM exam information please visit http://www.isaca.org/issa

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