ISSA SoCal Chapter

Join the?ISSA SoCal Chapter?and two trailblazing leaders, Jameeka Green Aaron, and Larry Whiteside Jr., as we kick off our Speaker Series with a special Black History Month webinar: “Breaking Barriers, Building Legacies.” Dive into an engaging discussion on the pivotal role of diversity in cybersecurity.

??????????????????: ???????????? ?????????? ???? ???????????????????? ?? Learn how to use storytelling attract the right job opportunities and make a lasting impact with Dani Woolf and Mel Reyes.?Full agenda below.?Sign up today: https://lu.ma/lfm4uv7t ???????????? 5:30 PM PT - Livestream Opens 5:35 PM PT - Virtual Networking 5:50 PM PT - Build Your Brand with Storytelling (Dani Woolf) 6:25 PM PT - How to Optimize Your Resume with Your Brand (Mel Reyes) 7:00 PM PT - Event Closes ???????? ???????????????? Dani Woolf, Co-Founder of CyberSynapse.io and CEO of Audience 1st, is a cybersecurity marketing expert who understands firsthand the power of storytelling to build authentic connections. By owning and showing her story, she shifted the trajectory of her own career.?Now, opportunities seek her, enabling the growth of ventures. Mel Reyes is an executive coach and recovering CIO/CISO with a rich background in technology leadership at Fortune 500 companies. Now at Elite Technical Concierge and as Founding President of ISSA SoCal Chapter, he's guiding the next generation of cybersecurity leaders to new heights. ?????????????????? ?????????? ?? https://lu.ma/lfm4uv7t

IWD is not only a time for celebration, it’s also a time for reflection: on progress made, on challenges that persist, and the role we can each play in shaping a more equitable industry. Today, we honor the women in cybersecurity who lead by example and contribute their expertise to advance our field.? In particular, we thank the women of ISSA SoCal Chapter.? Their efforts have been critical to our ability to build an experience for you, our community.? Thank you to Kim Pham, Adriana Mendieta, Homa Shaner, Malia Mason, Hortensia Ruiz, Deidre Diamond, Dawn Saenz, Leilani Piasecki, Melissa Prado, Dani Woolf, Jameeka Green Aaron, Nia F. Luckey, and Karina Klever.? We are very proud of the impact we’ve had so far, and we are excited to keep making a difference. Let’s continue to support and uplift women in cybersecurity.? Share in the comments a woman in cyber who has made a meaningful impact on you. #womenintech #womenincybersecurity #ISSASoCal #CybersecurityLA #IWD

Mark your calendars for a thought provoking conversation with Nia F. Luckey, and Karina Klever as they discuss how to drive a mindset shift in GRC and foster security change across silos. #womenintech #womenshistorymonth #womenincybersecurity #issasocal

One Week Away! Don’t wait until you’re on the job market to set yourself up for your next opportunity. Join us ??/???? and learn how to build your personal brand and optimize your resume for your next role. Sign up today! https://lu.ma/lfm4uv7t ??Level up with insights from ??Dani Woolf – Founder & CEO of Audience 1st, VP Marketing at The CyberNest. Dani understands firsthand the power of storytelling to build authentic connections between businesses and their clients as she’s used these skills first hand to attract new clients? ??Mel Reyes – Executive Coach, Elite Technical Concierge, and ISSA SoCal Chapter President. A seasoned CIO/CISO with a Fortune 500 background. Mel’s now guiding the next wave of cybersecurity leaders and you're next! In this interactive workshop, you will: ? Leverage storytelling to build your personal brand ? Define your quantifiables & quantifiables to stand out in the job market ? Optimize your resume & LinkedIn profile to authentically reflect you ??Date: Wednesday, March 12 ??Time: 5:30 - 7:00 PM ??Location: Virtual Livestream Secure your spot today! ?? https://lu.ma/lfm4uv7t Not a member? Sign up here ?? https://issasocal.org/ with code: 2025-ISSA-SoCal #ISSASoCal #CybersecurityLA #StrongerTogether #CareerLevelUp

?? Fast-Track Your Growth!—Join Our Exclusive Mentorship Program! ? Looking to gain real-world insights, expert guidance, and level up your skills? Our exclusive mentorship program is designed to connect you with industry leaders who will help you navigate challenges, expand your network, and accelerate your career. ?? Program Details: ? Cohort-Based Mentorship – Learn and grow alongside like-minded peers ?? Runs from April 1 - May 31 ? Meets Bi-Weekly (1-2 hours per session) ?? Exclusive to ISSA SoCal Members ?? Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and your future! ?? Spots are limited—sign up today! https://lnkd.in/gwYChGee ?? Not a member? Sign up here! https://issasocal.org/ Tag someone who could benefit from this mentorship!

Join the ISSA SoCal Chapter as we launch our Women’s History Month Speaker Series with two visionary leaders, Nia F. Luckey, and Karina Klever, in an thought-provoking webinar: Breaking Barriers, Building Trust. ?We explore how to move beyond traditional vulnerability tracking and start quantifying cyber risk in a way that executives, regulators and engineers all understand.

Resecurity is proud to be a founding sponsor of ISSA SoCal Chapter. This fantastic chapter of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) unites information security professionals and risk management practitioners who protect major enterprises in Southern California. The networking event in Los Angeles was attended by Jimmy Sanders (Jimmy S, CISSP, CRISC, CISM), President of Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) and Mel Reyes, President of ISSA SoCal Chapter. #cybersecurity #cyberintelligence #compliance #darkweb #databreach #threatintelligence #riskmanagement #managedsecurity #california #socal

?? ?????????? ?????? ??????’?? ???????? ???? ????????????????! If you’re in cybersecurity (or just love breaking & defending systems), you need to be in Pasadena Mar 6-9. Here are 3 must-see talks from the Security Track: ?? ???????????? ????????????????: ?? ?????????? ???????????????? ???????? ?????????? ???????????? – Alexander Rubin Ever wanted to trap attackers in real time? This session dives into a MySQL honeypot that doesn’t just log attacks—it fights back. ?? ???????????????????? ???????????????? ???? ???????????????????? ???? ?????????????????????? – Katherine Druckman AI is evolving fast, but is security keeping up? Learn how to secure GenAI apps before they become a hacker’s playground. ?? ?????????????? ???? ??????????, ???? ?????????????? ???????? ???????????????? ???????????????? – Kennedy Toomey Cyber defense meets the gridiron! Discover how football strategies can teach us to build layered, unstoppable security systems. ???Register here: socallinuxexpo.org #SCaLE22x #SunSecCon #CybersecurityLA #ISSASoCal

?????????? ?????? ??????????!! ???????? ?? ??????????! ???? We’re still buzzing SoCal - you are AMAZING!?The energy, the conversations, the laughs - everything was next level on Wednesday night.?A huge ?????????? ?????? to everyone who braved the rain and showed up to make it such a success. ?? ???????????????? ???? ?????? ???????????????????? ????????????????: ?? Deidre Diamond – for your thought-provoking talk, reminding us to prioritize our wellbeing? ?? Jimmy Sanders – for your support as we start this journey ?? ???? ?????? ?????????????? ?????????????????? – You made this event truly special. When we come together, we all rise. What we saw last night is just the beginning of something powerful!?Shoutout to the top three power networkers who completed the kick-off bingo: Hortensia Ruiz, MBA, Katherine Burke, & Lisa Brown; full card network runner-ups included Jordan Chin, Michael Popoff, David McCaw, Wilfred B., Ryan Richard, Uzi Ashkenazi, CISM, Fernando Saint Jean, & Amogh Nagalla. ?? ?????? ???????????? ???? ?????? ???????????????? for their generosity and support.?? ?? Cyberhaven - Tom Evans ?? Cato Networks - Mark Lawrence Peay ?? Intrepid TEQ - Steve Hogle ?? CyberMaxx - ?? Edward Preston ?? Resecurity - Gene Y. ?? ????????’?? ??????????Let’s keep the momentum going.?Here’s how: ? Become a member and unlock exclusive benefits.?Sign up with code ISSA-SoCal-2025 to get $25 off when you join or renew before 6/30/2025: https://lnkd.in/g_g3pVeE ? Looking for a mentor??Apply by 3/15 to join the ISSA SoCal Mentorship Pilot with founding mentors David Lin, Hortensia Ruiz, MBA, Malia Mason, MBA, and Mel Reyes.?https://lnkd.in/gv8sYijd ? Want to give back as a mentor??Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gH2kcYBe ? Come to our next chapter meeting on Mar 12 at HiveWatch.?Details coming soon! ? Want to get involved??Send us a DM, and let’s talk.? Let us know your thoughts so we can continue to create meaningful experiences for our community. Drop your takeaways in the comments or share. ?? : Cris DeGroot, Daniel Razmjou C. #StrongerTogether #ISSASoCal #CybersecurityLA #Leadership #ThankYou