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Welcome to the Phoenix Chapter of ISSA

 Updated: Friday, July 3rd, 2009 08:38 (-7 UTC)


Upcoming Events


"Join us! July 14 ISSA Phoenix Q3 Training Event"

Information Systems Security Association

 

Top notch speaker line-up on leading edge security topics. 

 

Bring your peers and managers - guests are welcome anytime.

 

WHEN:      

Tuesday, July 14, 11:30 AM - 5 PM  (sign-in 11:30-Noon).

 

AGENDA:

  • 11:30 - Noon Check in and get lunch
  • Noon - 12:15 PM Welcome and introduce the first speaker
  • 12:15 - 1:05 Are Your Laces Tied? Security On A Shoestring Kristy Westphal
  • 1:05 - 1:15 Break
  • 1:15 - 2:15 Networking and presentation of mugs for renewing members
  • 2:15 - 2:25 BIO break
  • 2:25 - 2:55 Door prizes and Chapter business
  • 3:00 - 3:50 Train them or buy them: the value of certifications Erik Graham
  • 3:50 - 4:00 BIO break
  • 4:00 - 4:50 Certifications, Panel Discussion Panel Members: Mary Modelski, Russ Rowe, David Schlesinger
  • 4:50 - 5:00 Door prizes and closing comments

Mandiant is hosting a happy hour after the event:


Happy Hour at Aunt Chilada's at the Arizona Grand Resort.
This should be right across the street from the location of the ISSA event at ITT.

The address is:
Aunt Chilada's
Address: 2021 W Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone: (602) 431-6470

We plan on hosting the happy hour from 5:30 - 7:30 - drinks and appetizers are on us - please let the group know to come by and we'd love to talk to them more in depth after our briefing.

 

WHY:

  • Stay on top of the ever changing field, with leading edge content from top notch speakers.
  • Get a fabulous lunch and snacks.
  • Earn 4-hrs CPE credits for certification maintenance.
  • Meet and network with other security professionals.
  • Win excellent door prizes!

Sponsored by::


 

Space is Limited!         


Guest Speakers

  • "Are Your Laces Tied? Security On A Shoestring" By: Kristy Whestphal
  • "Train them or buy them: the value of certifications" By: Erik Graham
  • "Certifications, Panel Discussion" By: Mary Modelski, Russ Rowe & David Schlesinger
  • "Member introductions and networking in small groups"

 

HOW:         

  • RSVP to join us.
  • $25 for guests and walk-ins, by Paypal, check or cash at the door.
  • SSA Members attend at no charge when they pre-register.
  • We bill no-shows who register and do not cancel 24-hours in advance.

Space is Limited!         


 

WHERE: 

ITT Technical Institute , 5005 S. Wendler Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282

 (NW Corner, I-10 & Baseline, Across from Fry's Electronics)

Directions:  Exit Interstate 10 at Baseline Road in Tempe, and turn West.  Go 1 block, and Turn North  (Right) on Wendler, the 1st light and 1st street past the underpass.  ITT Technical Institute is on the right side.

         

 

 

$$ Student Bonus $$

Student ISSA memberships:  Only $60/Yr.   Phoenix ISSA student members eat and learn on us at this low price.  Interested in the security field?  Get involved now-networking leads to the jobs.

 


 

*2009 Phoenix Tech-Security Conference*

 

Place:          Phoenix Airport Marriott
                    1101 North 44th Street
                    Phoenix, Arizona 85008

Date:           Thursday, July 16th, 2009

                        8:15am-4:00pm

 

Click on the following link to register for your free VIP pass:

http://www.dataconnectors.com/events/2009/07Phoenix/inv_np.asp

 

VIP passes include Lunch and conference materials.

 

iPods, $25, $50, and $100 Visa, AMEX, Best Buy gift cards and many other give-aways!

Featuring 8 Tech-Security speakers and 30 exhibits!!

 

For full conference agenda click on:

http://www.dataconnectors.com/events/2009/07Phoenix/agenda.asp

or call Dawn Morrissey at 314-525-7140 for more information.

www.DataConnectors.com



ISSA Future Meetings:

 

Oct 6 11:30 AM  - 5 PM Tempe, at ITT Technical Institute, 5005 S. Wendler Dr.


Guest Speakers:

  • "RF Security Testing and leakage" By: CCP partners
  • "Reporting to the Board" By: TBD
  • "Managing the Auditor’s visit" By: Kim Jones, eTelecare
  • "Compliance activities and initiatives" By: Fishnet Security

 

 



Other Local Sister Security Organizations' Meetings


* SDSUG -Sonoran Desert Security Users Group.  Quarterly 1-day training events.  No charge to attend, but you need to sign-up to attend.  Next 2008 dates, 8-5, on  Wed, Aug 13, and Wed, Oct 8.    Visit and signup, at:  http://causergroups.com/UserGroups/MembershipInformation.aspx?ID=200 There is no charge to attend, lunch and a light continental breakfast is served. 


* ISACA – Information Systems Audit & Control Association http://www.isacaphoenixchapter.org/   4th Thu of the month.  Next Meeting:  June 26, 2008, 11:30AM-3:30 PM, Network Forensics, Tom Liffiton is the Chief Security Officer (CSO) and a partner in PGI Solutions, LLC and former FBI liaison for Phoenix Infragard


* AZ Association of Contingency Planners www.azacp.org Monthly meetings start at 8:30AM at rotating locations and dates.  Watch for early June.


* Phoenix Infragard meets next on July 21, 1-5 PM.  Most meetings are open and do not require membership.  But this one is closed and only Infragard members can attend.   You must RSVP 24 hrs ahead. 

o        Infragard forms a partnership between business and government, to protect critical information and infrastructures via local and national groups.  No fee to join.   http://www.phoenixinfragard.net/

 



SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES


If your organization would like to help support Phoenix ISSA by sponsoring any of our events, contact us today.   Thank you for your kind support! 

 



2009 PHOENIX ISSA TRAINING EVENT SCHEDULE

October 6th, 2009, 11:30-5PM


January 12th, 2010, 11:30-5PM


April 7th, 2009, 11:30-5PM


July 13th, 2009, 11:30-5PM


October 5th, 2009, 11:30-5PM



 

What is ISSA?

The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) is an international organization providing educational forums, publications and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skills and professional growth of its member information security professionals. The primary goal of ISSA is to promote management practices that will ensure availability, integrity and confidentiality of organizational resources.

The Phoenix Chapter of ISSA holds regular quarterly meetings in the Phoenix area. If you are interested in becoming a member, download the membership form, fill it out and bring it to the next meeting. Visit the main ISSA website, view the top 10 reasons for joining ISSA.



Best Regards, Debbie Christofferson. CISSP,  CISM

 

 

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