ISSA International Election Now Underway
On June 22, all eligible voters should have received an email which includes individual voter credentials and a link to the official ISSA International Board Election ballot. The polls will remain open until July 19 at midnight US Pacific time (7:00 a.m. July 20 GMT). This is your opportunity to influence how ISSA provides meaningful value to members and impacts the information security community.
General, CISO Executive, Corporate Organizational, Government Organizational and Lifetime members in good standing as of June 21, 2009 are eligible to vote. Students and temporary members of any kind are not voting members. Any eligible voter who did not receive credentials, has questions or needs assistance should contact Elections Support or call (866) 349-5818 within the US, +1 (206) 388-4584 internationally, extension 103, to speak with Dana Paulino.
To ensure you receive important announcements during the election, issa.org should be whitelisted (if it is not already) along with the servers listed at http://www.jangomail.com/senders.asp.
Before final submission of the ballot, voters have an opportunity to review their selections and print a receipt. The receipt will include a unique confirmation number, which should be kept confidential.
Candidate biographies and the goals they wish to achieve as members of the ISSA Board of Directors can be accessed from the ballot and are available for your review CLICK HERE. In addition, candidates are featured in the June issue of the ISSA Journal.
2009 International Board of Directors Slate Announced
Kevin Richards
Secretary/Chief Operating Officer
Nathan King
Pete Lindstrom
Mark Williams
Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer
Pamela Fusco
Vernon C. Williams
Directors (4 positions available)
Candy Alexander
William “Art” Conklin
Bill Danigelis
Andrea Hoy
Marc Noble
George Proeller
Brian Schultz
Roy Wilkinson
Ira Winkler
Ernie Zernial
The candidates’ biographies and goals they wish to achieve as a member of the ISSA Board of Directors are posted HERE and will be featured in the June issue of the ISSA Journal.
ISSA International Awards: On-Demand Webcast
On Wednesday, April 22, we paid tribute to eighteen outstanding individuals, chapters and an organization selected by their peers to receive a 2008 International Award for their exceptional contributions to ISSA and the information security profession. To view a recording of the awards presentation, moderated by ISSA International President Howard A. Schmidt, simply CLICK HERE to register and enter Passcode: r$a2009
See this years award honorees HERE
See this years award ceremony pictures HERE
2008 ISSA International Awards April 22
Our International President, Howard A. Schmidt offers his congratulations to our award winners and he looks forward to joining our winners and other ISSA members at the award ceremony. We extend our congratulations to the outstanding individuals, chapters and organization selected by their peers to receive the 2008 International Awards for their exceptional contributions to ISSA and the information security profession.
This years ISSA Awards Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, April 22 at 5:30
p.m., at the (ISC)2 Member Networking Reception at the RSA Conference in San
Francisco, California, USA. We hope you will plan to join us if you are
attending the conference.
RSVP now
https://www.issa.org/Association/Award-Form.html
Hall of Fame
Mary Ann Davidson
Steve Hunt, Chicago Chapter
Lynn McNulty, Northern Virginia Chapter
George Proeller, Colorado Springs Chapter
Ron Ross
Roy Wilkinson, Metro Atlanta Chapter
Honor Roll
Bart Moerman, Brussels European Chapter
Elio Molteni, Italy Chapter
Allen Scalise, Rochester Chapter
Brian Schultz, Northern Virginia Chapter
Chapters of the Year
Fewer than 100 Members
Poland
100-200 Members
Capitol of Texas
200 or More Members
Colorado Springs
Northern Virginia
Chapter Communication Program of the Year
UK Chapter
Security Professional of the Year
Mark Johnson, Middle Tennessee Chapter
President’s Award for Public Service
Sharon Ehlers
Organization of the Year
MITRE Corporation
ISSA Welcomes Three New Chapters
ISSA is excited to officially welcome three new chapters!
Through the efforts of the chapter founders and new presidents:
Bob Hodges - Tidewater, VA, USA
Richard Starnes - Bluegrass, KY, USA
Philip Niegos - Amarillo Area, TX, USA
These chapters will join a worldwide network of ISSA Chapters, now 139
strong.
Register Now: February 17th ISSA Web Conference
Supporting New Technologies - Cloud Computing and Virtualization
- Now Available on Demand CLICK HERE
- Slideshow for Download (account required)
Share the combined expertise of the ISSA International membership by attending the February 17th ISSA Web Conference. Join leading experts as they address the security landscape associated with cloud computing and virtualization. Presentation will include an overview of the security challenges and benefits, strategies for avoiding “legal storms in the cloud”, and an opportunity to ask your questions to the leading cloud computing and virtualization companies. CPE Credit Available: ISSA Members will be eligible for a certificate of attendance, after successful completion of the post event quiz.
Thank you to Google Apps, powered by Postini, for their generous support of the February ISSA Web Conference.
Central Alabama Chapter Re-established
ISSA congratulates Brian Rasco, Marc Anthony and Richard Carlisle, leaders of Central Alabama Chapter, who have completed the requirements to revitalize their chapter. Central Alabama, located in Birmingham, has scheduled monthly meetings throughout 2009. Guests would be welcome at the next meeting on January 22nd, click here to register as a guest. [More]
December 15 Deadline for Submitting Nominations for ISSA International Awards
The deadline for submitting nominations for 2008 Award Recognition is quickly approaching. Please take the time to look around your chapter and identify someone who 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.
We want to make this Awards process successful and rewarding, but we need your help. Please submit names to 2008_Awards@issa.org by December 15th, 2008. Award criteria can be found at http://issa.org/AwardCriteria. [More]
Go Green with ISSA
Register Now for e-Delivery of Your ISSA Journal
ISSA International is always looking for ways to make information more accessible to you. Beginning in January 2009, we will be offering the option to receive the monthly ISSA Journal in electronic format rather than in hard copy. You can now opt-in to this new alternative by updating your profile and your Journal will arrive electronically on the first of every month.
No need to worry for those who prefer the paper version; you will still receive your usual copy unless you opt-in to e-delivery. [More]
December 9 Web Conference
Building your Professional Value in Difficult Economic Times: Web Conference now available on-demand
9:00 a.m. US Pacific, Noon US Eastern, 5:00 p.m. London
With the economic news of the past several months, many of us are facing uncertainty in our employment futures. This live webinar will highlight strategies ISSA Members can use to build their professional value.
Speakers will cover topics targeting individuals looking for new opportunities or those wishing to solidify their current 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 – will 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.
Access this web conference on-demand. Simply register now using this link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/898776858
Please Note: The audio will air through your computer’s speakers. Should you not have speakers available, a phone number and access code will be provided upon login to GoToWebinar.
If you need assistance connecting to the webinar or conference, please contact Dana Paulino, dpaulino@issa.org, 866-349-5818 (tollfree within US), 206-388-4584 (international), extension 103. [More]
eSymposium
Online Conference on Log Management for e-Discovery, Forensics, Change Management and More: Earn 3 CPE Credits! View the on-demand version of ISSA’s eSymposium titled "Log Management for e-Discovery, Forensics, Change Management and More." Please register for this FREE online event at http://issa.brighttalk.com/. You will hear industry experts Owen O’Connor of Security Careers, Patrick Taylor of Oversight Systems, Sudha Iyer of LogLogic and Seth Leone of Stroz Friedberg speak on the importance of log management, digital forensics and logging financial transactions. [More]
ISSA Annual Meeting
The ISSA Annual Membership Meeting was held October 2, 2008 in Colorado Springs, Colorado in conjunction with the local chapter's 7th Annual Fall Information Security Conference. The ISSA Annual Membership Meeting and Business Meeting are now available as on-demand webcasts. ISSA wishes to thank our 2008 Annual Membership Meeting sponsor Google Apps and our CPAC delegate travel sponsor Microsoft. [More]
ISSA Announces Election Results
The 2008 ISSA International Board of Directors election is complete and has been verified. The ballots have been counted and certified. [More]
Google Apps to Sponsor Annual Meeting
Google Apps will sponsor the 2008 ISSA International Annual Meeting and Reception on October 2 at 4:30 p.m. in Colorado Springs, USA. [More]
Honor Your Chapter or a Colleague with a Nomination for an ISSA Award
Take time to recognize the outstanding individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to ISSA and the information security profession over the past year. The ISSA Awards Committee will be accepting nominations through December 15. [More]
ISSA Welcomes the Newest Chapter - ISSA Des Moines
ISSA is excited to officially welcome ISSA Des Moines as our newest chapter. Through the efforts of the chapter founders and new president, David Nelson, the Des Moines Chapter joins a worldwide network of ISSA Chapters, now 136 chapters strong. For more information on the Des Moines Chapter and all other chapters, please click the "Chapters" tab above. [More]
ISSA Welcomes the Newest Chapter - ISSA Sudan
The ISSA, is pleased to welcome our latest chapter, ISSA Sudan, in Khartoum, Sudan. The Sudan Chapter was started by Mutwakel Yassen. More information on the chapter can be found at https://www.issa.org/Chapters/Chapter-Directory.html. If you wish, you may join this chapter online, or contact Dana Palino via dpaulino@issa.org or 1-866-349-5818 x103, in order to transfer into the chapter. [More]
ISSA Honors 2007 Award Recipients
April 21, 5:30 p.m. US Central Time, San Antonio Texas
Please plan to join us on April 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the Omni Hotel at the Colonnade in San Antonio, Texas to honor your fellow ISSA colleagues and chapter leaders for outstanding contributions to the association and our profession. Register Here
Outstanding Chapters of 2007:
- 200 Plus Members: Northern Virginia
- 100-200 Members: South Texas
Chapter Communication Program of 2007: Northern Virginia
President's Award for Community Service: Marc Noble
Organization of the Year: Cisco
Security Professional of the Year: Louis Gamon
Honor Roll:
- Robin Wheeler
- Vern Williams
Hall of Fame: Susan Hansche