• Cybersecurity Awareness Month

    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,
    - by Charles Barnett

  • 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

    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,
    - by Charles Barnett

  • Common Lessons from Disparate Information Security Incidents

    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,
    - by Charles Barnett

  • ISC(2) National Capital Region Scholarships

    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,
    - by Charles Barnett

  • Register to attend CyberMaryland 2018

    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,
    - by Charles Barnett

  • 10% Discount on (ISC)² Direct Training Seminars for NCR Chapter Members!

    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,
    - by Charles Barnett

  • 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,
    - by Charles Barnett

  • CISSP Spotlight: Shinji Abe

    Name: Shinji Abe Title: DirectorEmployer: NTT Security (Japan) KKDegree: Bachelor of Science, Master of Science in Quantum Physics Years in IT: 11Years in cybersecurity: 7Cybersecurity certifications: CISSP   How did you decide upon a career in cybersecurity? I started my career as a system engineer. I became involved in information security after some systems managed that I was managing received vulnerability assessments. That was when I realized the importance of cybersecurity. I moved to the security analysis team to focus on security works in 2011.    Why did you get your CISSP®? In the beginning of my cybersecurity career, I learned cybersecurity through self-study. However, I wanted to understand in a comprehensive and systematic fashion and to prove my skills.

    Sep 27,
    - by Communications Chair

  • Free GDPR Course for Members

    (ISC)² is committed to enriching our professional development course offerings to members. That’s why we’re excited to announce a free course is now available – GDPR for Security Professionals: A Framework for Success. The course is online and self-paced to work with your busy schedule. We know the GDPR deadline has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean that the work is over. Many companies are not yet compliant, and maintaining compliancy is challenging to say the least. This GDPR course is designed to help you contribute to the strategy, direction and implementation of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation within your organization. If you’re an (ISC)² member, the immersive course has already been added to your account in our

    Sep 26,
    - by Communications Chair

  • What Does a Successful Cybersecurity Team Look Like?

    One of the main questions (ISC)2 sought to answer with a new study, Building a Resilient Cybersecurity Culture, was what makes a good cybersecurity team, especially in an industry that suffers from a shortage in its current workforce. How do organizations go about building and strengthening the team? It’s clear from the study’s findings that management’s attitude toward the team – and toward cybersecurity as a whole – is related to the team’s success, confidence and ability to do their job without worrying about lack of budget or support from the top. Going in, we already knew the respondents in the poll had confidence in their team – that’s why they were chosen for the research. So it was no

    Sep 25,
    - by Communications Chair

  • HCISPP Spotlight: Shelly Epps

    Name: Shelly Epps, MS, HCISPP Title: Information Security Analyst and Program Lead, Security Outreach & Education Employer: Duke University Health System Location: Durham, NC Education: BS in Biology from Kansas State University, Master’s in Genetic Counseling from University of Pittsburgh Years in IT: 6 Years in cybersecurity: 6 Cybersecurity certifications: HCISPP   How did you wind up in a career in cybersecurity? I stumbled into it! I had been working in healthcare, research, data and employee management and administration for about 20 years when I chose to take a step off of that pathway without a solid backup plan. I was surprised to be invited by our InfoSec team to interview for a job – one that I was largely unqualified

    Sep 24,
    - by Communications Chair

  • The Importance of a Strong Cybersecurity Culture

      It may seem obvious: A strong commitment to cybersecurity from an organization’s top management equals better protection. The cybersecurity staff have more confidence and focus on the right things – fighting threats as opposed to worrying about who will leave next for greener pastures. These were among the findings of (ISC)2’s latest study, Building a Resilient Cybersecurity Culture. The study of cybersecurity professionals set out to pinpoint what companies with a good cybersecurity track record do better than others. As you might suspect, a strong cybersecurity culture is key. And it manifests itself in multiple ways: Top management understands the importance of cybersecurity, according to 97% of respondents. 96% say their policies align with their board of directors’ cybersecurity

    Sep 20,
    - by Communications Chair
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