• October Cybersecurity Awareness Month Register TODAY for free, exciting, and engaging Cybersecurity Awareness Month Virtual Activities.Held every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online. University of Maryland Global Campus and the Center for Security Studies are proud to be champions in support of this essential online safety, awareness, and education initiative.Click here for more information.

    Oct 06,
  • Position: Cybersecurity Senior Specialist #5373 Department: Cybersecurity / Information Assurance / Governance, Risk and Compliance Position Description: Cybersecurity Senior Specialist Salary: $89,820 - $134,722 Link to Apply: https://sen.gov/729V Posting Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Deadline Date: Until Filled

    Oct 01,
  • This white paper examines two recent case studies of criminal attacks against critical financial infrastructure and local government information. Both attacks had direct costs for the victim organizations, and second-order effects were felt by the organizations’ clients that suffered potential identity theft. This paper provides technical recommendations, including practices to mitigate future attacks, to organizational management and information security practitioners. These case studies are cautionary tales - of many in 2019 – that are informative lessons for examination by security professionals who want to improve their defenses, policies, practices and core capabilities.​​​​About the AuthorsTravis Howard, CISSP, and (ISC)​ National Capital Region chapter member is an active duty U.S. Naval officer specializing in information warfare, currently assigned to the Pentagon in

    Oct 23,
  • We are pleased to introduce two new opportunities for members in good standing to receive tuition assistance or ISC2 exam registration fee assistance. We look forward to you taking advantage of these opportunities as outlined below. Submission instructions can be found in the online application.If you have additional questions, please forward them to bod@isc2ncrchapter.org; Attention: Dr. Loyce Best Pailen, CISSP, ISC2-NCR – Education Chair For Tuition Assistance applicants must submit the following documents: A complete Application Form (see link below)A well-written, one-page (double-spaced) ESSAY, in Section 3 of the application form, clearly articulating “WHY YOUR APPLICATION SHOUD BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP.”A current resume or curriculum vitae (CV).Copy of recent university transcripts with a 2.5 minimum GPA (official transcript may

    Sep 15,
  • Register to attend CyberMaryland 2018 to hear industry leaders—including UMUC faculty—talk about the job of a chief information security officer (CISO). At the UMUC-sponsored Education Track (What CISOs Worry About), you can hear insights from academic leaders and professionals in the public and private sectors as they discuss how the right certifications, training, and education can help prepare you to deal with threats and job concerns.At this event, you can:• Hear from industry thought leaders including UMUC's own Dr. Lawrence Awuah and Dr. Balakrishnan Dasarathy• Network with CISOs from the public and private sectors and find out how their education got them where they are• Talk to former and current students, including members of the UMUC Cyber Padawans - the

    Sep 13,
  • Dear (ISC)² National Capital Region Chapter member, As a member of the NCR Chapter, you are eligible to receive a 10% discount on (ISC)² Direct Training Seminars. The upcoming local (ISC)² Direct Training Seminars are: CCSP and CAP Stafford, Virginia July 16 – 20 HCISPP and CSSLP Stafford, Virginia July 23 – 27 While the focus is on classroom-based, instructor-led training, if you are only able to attend remotely, you can get a 10% discount on recorded sessions, which are available at www.isc2.org under the “Education & Training” tab. All (ISC)² Direct instructor-led training comes with an Education Guarantee. This means that if you attend an (ISC)² Direct instructor-led training seminar and happen to be unsuccessful in your exam attempt,

    Jun 27,
  • Greetings, As an active (ISC)2 NCR chapter member you are eligible for a 15% discount to the ISC2 Secure Summit DC event being held on May 7th and 8th. Just enter the coupon code ”Chapter18” when checking out.Here’s a link to the event:http://www.cvent.com/events/securesummitdc/event-summary-a73abe5f2a50473fa0f143415094cbb9.aspxIf you attend, please be sure to visit our Chapter’s vendor booth.We hope to see you there!

    Apr 13,
  • Following the jubilant moment of finding out you have achieved a passing score on your (ISC)² exam, you’re now ready for the endorsement process – but what does that actually mean? First, believe us when we say that the hard part is over! You’ve already passed the exam, and there’s no reason to be anxious or delay your endorsement. Especially if you’ve heard any of the endorsement myths below we are about to bust. Endorsement isn’t important It sure is! Becoming a certified member of (ISC)² is more than simply passing an exam, no matter how rigorous and challenging that exam may be. Earning your certification requires a certain amount of verifiable work experience – unless you’re an Associate of

    Nov 29,
  • The (ISC)² EMEA Secure Webinar series features live and on-demand online events where industry thought leaders, (ISC)² members and solution providers share their views on a variety of topics to help cybersecurity professionals in tackling the current threats and challenges they may be facing today. From GDPR to malware, the themes vary greatly, offering valuable insight into a wide range of areas concerning information security. The webinars are also free to members and non-members, timed conveniently for European, Middle East and African audiences and provide opportunities to earn CPEs. If you’re not familiar with the series or are perhaps interested in revisiting some topical issues facing the profession, why not explore our current top ten webinars, as ranked by fellow

    Nov 28,
  • In light of Uber’s most recent breach news, that comes on the heels of several other notable breaches, some question whether the cybersecurity industry is able to keep up.  Brian Krebs engaged a wide audience on Twitter when he asked whether Uber’s choice to pay hackers to cover up a major breach was any different from paying a ransomware fee to have files decrypted. Optimists hope that the recent attacks will serve to raise the bar in cybersecurity policies and practices. Yet, here we are at the start of the holidays, bombarded with lists of ways to beware of cyber criminals who love the online shopping deals more than shoppers. As we all digest the good food and cheer we enjoyed

    Nov 27,
  • Name: Marco FernandesTitle: Lead Security Solutions ArchitectEmployer: Hewlett Packard EnterpriseLocation: Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas, U.S.A.Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Computer Information SystemsYears in IT: 4Years in information security: 8Cybersecurity certifications: SSCP   How did you decide upon a career in cybersecurity? I grew up with a love of technology and cybersecurity, along with a curiosity for business. So when I got to college, I wasn’t sure what I should major in. My brilliant brother, Roger Fernandes, encouraged me to pursue a degree in Business Computer Information Systems (BCIS). After seeing news of so many hacks and data breaches, I knew our country needed more security professionals, thus I decided to become one. I started out as an IT analyst in

    Nov 22,
  • This year marks the first ever (ISC)² EMEA Information Security Leadership Awards (ISLA), a chance for our community to recognise fellow information security and management professionals going the extra mile to enhance security across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Overall, we received a staggering number of impressive submissions, over 200, and these were shortlisted down to our finalists by our judges, members of the Europe, Middle East and Africa Advisory Council (EAC). Winners will be announced at our Secure Summit UK on 12 December 2017. In the meantime, we have been sharing their stories on the blog over the last two months. Here is the seventh and final installment: Patrick Wheeler, Director at CyberWayFinder (Belgium) Patrick is a cybersecurity practitioner, originating from

    Nov 21,