Why Join?
ISSA is dedicated to being the voice of the information security
professional. But to be effective, we need your voice also. There are many
reasons to join the organization. In order to help you make your decision to
join, we have included the top 10 reasons to join here. And if you have a
specific question about the organization that you need to have answered, you can
e-mail the members of the Phoenix ISSA Board or the ISSA International Board to
get your answer.
10 Reasons to Join ISSA
- VOICE OF THE SECURITY PRACTITIONER -The ISSA is an unbiased third party
made up solely of security practitioners and, as such, is motivated by
neither politics nor profits; only by the ethical professionalism of our
members and their dedication to protecting information resources in a
professional manner. We are the voice of the Security Professional.
- LOCAL CHAPTER - No other professional information security organization
provides local networking and educational opportunities. Phoenix ISSA and
its members can become one of your strongest allies.
- PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING - Take advantage of local Phoenix ISSA Chapter
meetings here in the valley as well as the ISSA Annual Conference to meet
your peers and exchange information. Learn what other IS professionals in
your area are doing, and share your experiences and successes with
colleagues in other ISSA chapters. Contacts developed through networking are
extremely beneficial for benchmarking security practices and as a resource
for you to validate security product functionality.
- EDUCATION - The Phoenix ISSA Chapter meetings and the ISSA International
regional events and the annual conference serve as a vital educational and
professional resource, offering in-depth and timely information about our
industry. They provide an opportunity to obtain skills and solutions to
further your success. Educational opportunities include comprehensive
workshops, seminars, exciting guest speakers and presentations on new
technologies in the industry. ISSA has also previously teamed up with
MIS/ISI and SANS in offering its annual ISSA meeting in conjunction with
valuable training for its membership. This event provides Information
Security Professionals with the skills and solutions necessary for success.
Hands-on workshops, cutting edge technology and top notch speakers = power
packed educational programming. The ISSA Annual Meeting is also held during
the annual conference. Discounts on these conferences, association
publications and services create also add value and monetary savings for
ISSA members.
- CERTIFICATION - The ISSA is a founding contributor of the International
Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2 which offers
the only comprehensive certification of Information Security Professionals.
The CISSP Certification provides you with tangible proof of professional
competency and serves a key component in professional skills development. It
also increases and demonstrates your knowledge in the field, provides
personal and professional enrichment, and can enhance your job security and
assist in career advancement.
- CAREER GROWTH - The networking and training you receive through the
ISSA will provide a means to identify potential career opportunities and may
get you known to those in hiring positions. The ISSA International website
also provides updated job postings.
- LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Get involved – promote information security
in your company, industry and your community. At the local Chapter and ISSA
Board levels, you can participate, learn and help spread the word about the
vital importance of information security. Members can earn CPE credits for
participation on ISSA Boards.
- RECOGNITION - Become an ISSA author or speaker. ISSA welcomes articles
from members for publication on the Phoenix ISSA website, the ISSA
International web site, and in The ISSA PASSWORD. Share your ideas about
security, management, solutions and innovation. Making a presentation about
how you have applied security technology to address risks or ways you have
adapted practices to solve problems helps other ISSA members and will
identify you as an information security professional who is willing to share
ideas and experiences. Plus you can earn CISSP CPEs.
- ACCESS TO INFORMATION - The Phoenix ISSA Website will soon be
providing additional links and resources beneficial to Phoenix ISSA members.
The ISSA web site, http://www.issa.org,
provides a one-stop site for information professionals to quickly find
useful information on security technologies and practices. The ISSA PASSWORD
is the Association’s bi-monthly newsletter that provides members with
up-to-date technical, association, and chapter news.
- ENDORSEMENTS FROM PEOPLE LIKE YOURSELF - Some great people are saying some
wonderful things about the ISSA and Phoenix ISSA.
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