ISC2 Northern Virginia Chapter

Join us on Thursday, November 21st, at 6:00 PM for our next ISC2 NOVA Chapter meeting! Network with fellow professionals, earn 1 CPE credit and enjoy complimentary food and drinks. We are excited to have David Carroll, Associate Director, Cybersecurity Division?@ Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA),?as our guest speaker.?Join us for an engaging fireside chat featuring two influential leaders in the cybersecurity industry. Our platinum sponsor, Agile Defense, will be represented by Dan Waddell, who will be in conversation with Mr. David Carroll, Associate Director at CISA. Additionally, recruiters from Agile Defense will be present at the event, offering a valuable networking opportunity. Not a member? No problem! Come see what we’re all about, and consider joining after. Don’t miss this chance to gain insights from top industry leaders and network with fellow cybersecurity professionals. We look forward to seeing you there! #isc2nova #isc2 #cybersecurity #networking #recruiting #agiledefense

David Carroll @ DHS CISA stepped away from the major conference circuit to join our chapter for an intimate fireside chat. Though smaller in scale, the impact was substantial. Dan Waddell's pointed questions revealed exactly why David is the kind of leader we need in senior government positions. His servant leadership style, shaped by military service, was visible in his delivery. When discussing a major program success, instead of personal achievements, David highlighted "my team," and in another success story emphasized how "they [his team] were already doing that before me" but is clear his leadership enabled his team to achieve new heights. From earning his CISSP in 2002, to now leading at the national level, he embodies senior executive expertise at the human level. David's talk was one of the best we've had, but what stood out to me? Watching David spend time after the formal discussion, working one-on-one with members on their real-world challenges and offering to his resources to our members. The impact was clear, multiple first-time attendees approached our board members and volunteers afterward, energized and already committed to future meetings. If you haven't experienced an ISC2 NOVA chapter event yet, you are simply missing out. Thank you to Agile Defense, a platinum sponsor, for bringing this caliber of speaker to our community. Speaking of impact again, when Agile Defense recruiters were at our last event, they ended up turning a chat into a job offer to one of our members. This would not be the first time someone has made a career move by participating in our events. To everyone who joined us tonight, please share something about the night you enjoyed, no matter how small it may seem to you, we want to hear about it. #isc2nova #agiledefense #isc2 #cybersecurity #networking

?? Event tomorrow! Join us for the ISC2 NOVA Chapter meeting featuring David Carroll from CISA in a fireside chat with Dan Waddell of Agile Defense. Complimentary food and drinks plus networking and CPE credit! Sign up below or on our website. See you there! #isc2nova #cybersecurity #networking

Join us on Thursday, December 12th, at 6:00 PM for our next ISC2 NOVA Chapter meeting! Network with fellow professionals, earn CPE credit and enjoy complimentary food and drinks. We are excited to have Victoria Yan Pillitteri, Security Engineering and Risk Management Group @ National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), as our guest speaker.?Join us for an engaging presentation from a recognized leader in cybersecurity. Additionally, recruiters from our platinum sponsor Agile Defense will be present at the event, offering a valuable networking opportunity. Not a member? No problem! Come see what we’re all about and consider joining after. Don’t miss this chance to gain insights from top industry leaders and network with fellow cybersecurity professionals. We look forward to seeing you there! #isc2nova #isc2 #cybersecurity #networking #recruiting #agiledefense

?? One week alert! Don't miss our ISC2 NOVA Chapter meeting next Thursday featuring David Carroll from CISA in a fireside chat with Dan Waddell of Agile Defense. Complimentary food and drinks plus networking and CPE credit! Limited seats remaining - register now! #isc2nova #cybersecurity #networking

This Thursday! See you there... As a reminder, this event includes: 1. A thought provoking presentation by James Scobey, Chief Information Security Officer @ U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 2. Networking opportunities with fellow professionals and Agile Defense recruiters. 3. CPE credit, along with complementary food and refreshments.

Wow! Last Tuesday's ISC2 NOVA Chapter meeting was an absolute hit! For those who missed it, here's a quick rundown of the amazing evening we had: Our guest speaker, Robert Wood (founder of Sidekick Security), and Dan Waddell from our platinum sponsor Agile Defense, delivered an engaging and insightful fireside chat. They dove deep into the transformative potential of Cyber Data Lakes and how they're set to revolutionize the traditional SIEM approach. Robert's experience from Silicon Valley startups to federal agencies like being CISO @ HHS CMS brought a unique perspective to the discussion. The Agile Defense recruiters were on hand, creating fantastic networking opportunities and brought some cool swag. Many attendees made valuable connections that could shape their career paths in cybersecurity. It would not be the first time that attendees landed a job from attending our events. Who says cybersecurity can't be delicious? The taco bar was a huge hit! ?? The event provided ample opportunity for attendees to continue their discussions and network in a relaxed setting, including extending the evening at the rooftop venue, The Perch. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Robert Wood, Dan Waddell, Agile Defense and our members for making this night truly special. Your contributions to our community are invaluable. Attended the event? We'd love to hear your thoughts! Drop a comment below and let us know what you enjoyed most about the evening. Missed out this time? Don't worry – our next event is just around the corner! And here's an idea: why not bring a colleague to the next one? Click here for more details on the next one happening on next Thursday, October 17th: https://lnkd.in/eQbieZAy If this would be your first time attending, we encourage you to come and see what we're all about. After experiencing one of our events, you might consider becoming a member to enjoy ongoing benefits and connections within our community. Let's keep the conversation going and continue to strengthen our cybersecurity community. See you at the next event! #isc2nova #cybersecurity #networking

We're excited to introduce our new board members (finally captured in one photo!): ? Ryan Bellack - President ? Syed Hussain - Membership ? Jonathan White - Secretary ? Bryan Adams, CISSP-ISSEP, CCSP - Treasurer We extend our sincere appreciation to the outgoing board for their service, with a special nod to Patrick Thompson, whose leadership as Past President continues to benefit us in an advisory capacity. Our chapter thrives on the energy and expertise of our members. Together, we'll continue to advance cybersecurity and create valuable opportunities for professional growth in the coming year. Interested in joining our community or becoming a sponsor? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to learn more about how you can be part of our mission to strengthen the cybersecurity landscape. https://lnkd.in/enUpbJSH #isc2nova #joinus

Don't miss out! We're just over a week away from our next ISC2 NOVA Chapter meeting on Thursday, October 17th, at 6:00 PM. This is your last chance to plan ahead and ensure you don't miss this valuable opportunity! Highlights of the evening: --Network with fellow cybersecurity professionals --Earn 1 CPE credit --Enjoy complimentary food and drinks --Learn from an industry leader We're excited to welcome James Scobey, Chief Information Security Officer at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as our guest speaker. James will deliver an insightful presentation on addressing blind spots in the cybersecurity community's current approach to Zero Trust, exploring ways to enhance cybersecurity posture in future architectural evolutions. Additional perks: Our platinum sponsor, Agile Defense, will have recruiters on-site, offering excellent networking opportunities. Not a member? No worries! Come experience what we're about and consider joining afterwards. Mark your calendars now and don't let this opportunity slip by! Join us to gain valuable insights from top industry leaders and connect with peers in the cybersecurity field. We're looking forward to seeing you next Thursday! #isc2nova #isc2 #cybersecurity #networking #recruiting #agiledefense

Great turnout for tonight’s ISC2 Northern Virginia Chapter meeting with Agile Defense’s Dan Waddell and Sidekick Security Founder Robert Wood! Tonight we’re exploring the importance of data in the context of cyber data lakes. #cybersecurity #data #alwaysevolving