• 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

  • Study: Pandemic Boosts Cybersecurity Demand

    Demand is up for cybersecurity solutions and services as businesses try to cope with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a survey of technology firms, industry association CompTIA found that customer inquiries regarding cybersecurity were up by 36% in April -- second only to inquiries about communications, collaboration and A/V technologies. The increased demand for cybersecurity and collaboration technologies makes sense in light of the sudden increase in work-from-home (WFH) numbers. The ranks of remote workers shot up as a result of stay-at-home and lockdown directives issued by governments in efforts to manage the spread of COVID-19. Recent (ISC)2 research indicates that 96% of organizations moved some staff to remote work during the first several weeks of the COVID-19

    May 29,
    - by Communications Chair

  • In support of federal legislation to support our cybersecurity workforce

    (ISC)² has sent a letter to Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) in support of proposed bipartisan legislation that would direct the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with relevant agencies, to establish “grand challenge” competitions to achieve high-priority breakthroughs in cybersecurity, including expanding our cybersecurity workforce, defending against artificial intelligence threats, and protecting our nation against cyberattacks. The proposed Cyber Leap Act of 2020 can be read here: https://www.commerce.senate.gov/services/files/60A3EF97-3FE3-47D9-A5B9-04E2A8AE2200 In a press release issued by Senator Rosen, who is a member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, she said about the bill: “We put our nation at risk if we don’t invest in our cybersecurity workforce and infrastructure. As our world becomes more digitized, I’m proud to help introduce this bill

    May 28,
    - by Communications Chair

  • 5 Ways to Break Down the Cybersecurity Experience Barrier

    Appropriate experience is one of the biggest hurdles to overcome when trying to land a job in information security. In fact, a poll from Tripwire finds most job seekers (80%) say they need more experience to be considered for many of the roles they apply for in infosec. The survey, conducted via Twitter, also found lack of certification or appropriate training (20%) were other issues keeping people from security jobs. There’s no question landing that first gig in security can be difficult. But there are practical ways to stand out and get the attention of hiring managers, even without a lot of experience on your resume. Here are 5 tips to break down the experience barrier and shine as a

    May 27,
    - by Communications Chair

  • Bank On It

    As published in the March/April 2020 edition of InfoSecurity Professional Magazine By Shaun Aghili, DBA, CISSP-ISSMP, CCSP, CISA and Bobby Swar, Ph.D. In May 2018, two major banks in Canada—Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce—received email threats from malicious hackers claiming to have gained access to customers’ sensitive information. The attackers demanded $1 million in cryptocurrency from each bank or they would publicly release customers’ information. The successful attacks on these banks led to 90,000 customers’ account information being compromised and an undisclosed amount of money lost as the result of the security breaches. In recent years, the global banking sector has been the main target of severe cyberattacks. This, of course, is largely due to the enormous

    May 21,
    - by Communications Chair

  • 5 Career Tips for First-Time Cybersecurity Job Seekers

    It’s a great time to work in cybersecurity. Demand for security professionals continues to grow, and the need for qualified people with certain security certifications is strong. But getting that first opportunity to work in security can be challenging. That’s because security is a field where personal relationships count just as much as experience and education. So how can you get a leg up and develop the qualifications necessary to land a job? Here are 5 suggestions for forging your path to gainful security employment. Train and Join an Association One of the first places to start when you’re preparing for a career in security is a reputable association that offers training and education to help you learn the skills

    May 19,
    - by Communications Chair
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