• 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

  • DoD Adds Two More (ISC)² Certifications to Requirements for Cybersecurity Staff

    Earlier this week, (ISC)² announced that the DoD approved both the HCISPP and CCSP certifications to its DoD 8570 Approved Baseline Certifications table on the DoD Cyber Exchange website. Why does this matter? This means that the entire roster of (ISC)² certifications are now required for different security workforce categories within the Department, depending on the functional area the role covers. Approval for these additions came from the DoD Senior Information Security Officer and a recommendation by the Cyber Workforce Advisory Group (CWAG) Certification Committee. The HCISPP has been approved for the following categories: Information Assurance Manager Level 1 (IAM 1) IAM Level II (IAM II) The CCSP has been approved for the following categories: Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer Level

    Jun 30,
    - by Communications Chair

  • NIST Has Come Out With Its Own Ransomware Guidance | #RansomwareWeek

    As we close out #RansomwareWeek here on the (ISC)² blog, a timely piece of news comes from The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the form of new draft guidance for organizations concerning ransomware attacks, according to reporting by Infosecurity Magazine. As the body responsible for one of the most revered standards frameworks in the world, NIST’s entry into the discussion is remarkable. According to the Infosecurity Magazine article, “The Cybersecurity Framework Profile for Ransomware Risk Management features advice on how to defend against the malware, what to do in the event of an attack, and how to recover from it. [It] can be used by organizations that have already adopted the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and wish to

    Jun 25,
    - by Communications Chair

  • Six Steps to Protect Your Organization from Ransomware | #RansomwareWeek

    As #RansomwareWeek draws to a close here on the (ISC)² blog, we turn our attention to how organizations can defend themselves. Yesterday, we announced that (ISC)² has granted free access to its "Ransomware: Identify, Protect, Detect, Recover" course through the Professional Development Institute to anyone who is interested in learning more about prevention and remediation. That’s because the consequences can be dire for organizations. The days of ransomware attackers demanding a few hundred dollars for a decryption key are long gone. Attacks have gotten more severe, and perpetrators have become bolder, demanding multimillion-dollar payouts from their victims. In March, CNA Financial reportedly paid ransomware attackers $40 million. Paying ransom, however, may solve one company’s problems but could make it worse

    Jun 24,
    - by Communications Chair

  • (ISC)² Offers Free Access to Ransomware Education | #RANSOMWAREWEEK

    In conjunction with #RansomwareWeek, today (ISC)² announced that its popular Professional Development Institute (PDI) course titled “Ransomware: Identify, Protect, Detect, Recover,” is now free to the public through July 31, 2021. (ISC)² recognizes the intense demand for ransomware prevention and mitigation content and has opened registration to anyone who is interested in the topic. The two-hour ransomware course is Quality Matters (QM) approved and upon successful completion, learners earn a certification of completion and digital badge. Successful course completion will also unlock a 25% discount off all PDI courses through July 31, including the All-Access Pass and the Express Bundle. There are also two related courses that are recommended for those interested in learning more about ransomware: Techniques for Malware Analysis and Navigating

    Jun 23,
    - by Communications Chair

  • Prepare your defense against cybercriminals with ransomware best practice resources | #RansomwareWeek

    Welcome back to #RansomwareWeek here on the (ISC)² Blog! Today we’re linking you up with eight episodes from the award-winning (ISC)² webinar program that touch on ransomware and cover the key components surrounding the state of cybersecurity threats. These sessions can help teams to better understand cybersecurity attacks, prepare for defense and plan a response in the event of a security breach. Anatomy of a Targeted Industrial Ransomware Attack Ransomware-New variants and Better Tactics to Defend and Defeat These Threats Darktrace #1: Ransomware in Focus: How AI Stays One Step Ahead of Attackers Ransomware Deep Dive: Examining Disturbing Ransomware Trends Working with Law Enforcement and the FBI Your Data Held Hostage: Understanding the Extensive Ransomware Threat Nice to Have or Have

    Jun 22,
    - by Communications Chair
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