• 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

  • Latest Cyberthreats and Advisories – July 29, 2022

    Tech giants, major cybersecurity companies, cryptocurrency scams, and remote work fraud are in the news this week. Here are the latest cybersecurity threats and advisories for the week of July 28, 2022. Threat Advisories and Alerts Liquidity Miner Scam Robs Cryptocurrency Buyers of More Than $70 Million The FBI has warned cryptocurrency investors about a liquidity mining scam that has defrauded individuals of more than $70 million since January 2019. The scammers lure victims by first building a relationship with them over a few days to several weeks. During this time, they mention liquidity mining as an investment strategy and offer a guaranteed 1-3% daily return. If the proposal is accepted, the victim is asked to connect their cryptocurrency wallet

    Jul 29,
    - by Communications Chair

  • (ISC)² and Others Commit to Closing the Cybersecurity Workforce Gap While at the White House

    On July 19, National Cyber Director Chris Inglis hosted the National Cyber Workforce and Education Summit at the White House. The event focused on “improving skills-based pathways to cyber jobs, educating Americans” and finding solutions for bridging the cyber workforce gap. (ISC)² CEO Clar Rosso attended the summit and introduced the new (ISC)² initiative to pledge one million Certified in Cybersecurity as our global commitment to close the workforce gap and expand diversity in cyber. Attendees of the summit included government officials such as Ambassador Susan E. Rice, White House Domestic Policy Advisor; Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo; Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh and Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Jen Easterly. Other attendees included executives

    Jul 26,
    - by Communications Chair

  • Latest Cyberthreats and Advisories – July 21, 2022

    Cryptocurrency risks, Russian cyberattacks, and North Korean ransomware make headlines this week. Here are the latest cybersecurity threats and advisories for the week of July 21, 2022. Threat Advisories and Alerts Cybercriminals Defraud US Investors with Fake Cryptocurrency Apps Mobile banking’s growing popularity has incited cybercriminals to create fraudulent cryptocurrency apps. Thus far, the FBI has identified 244 victims who’ve been defrauded of $42.7 million. The fraudsters dupe investors by masquerading as legitimate financial institutions, copying their names, logos and websites as part of the ruse. To prevent further harm, the FBI recommends that financial institutions warn their customers about the incidents and for investors to be cautious about downloading apps, especially when their legitimacy is in question. Source: https://www.ic3.gov/Media/News/2022/220718.pdf

    Jul 22,
    - by Communications Chair

  • APAC Security Leaders Come Together at SECURE Singapore

    We held our first-ever (ISC)² SECURE Singapore event earlier this month. The in-person event saw leading cybersecurity experts from around the region engaging in discussions around cybersecurity amid profound changes and disruption around the world, and a global workforce gap.  David Koh, Commissioner of Cybersecurity and Chief Executive of the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), started off the event with a keynote address. He argued that cybersecurity is akin to a team sport, where all organizations and individuals have a vital part to play in combating cyber crimes. Clar Rosso, CEO of (ISC)², and Zachary Tudor, CISSP, chair of the (ISC)² Board of Directors and Associate Laboratory Director of Idaho National Laboratory's National and Homeland Security Directorate, then joined

    Jul 21,
    - by Communications Chair

  • #ISC2Congress: Piloting Teams While Under Pressure – Carey Lohrenz Will Speak as an (ISC)² Keynote

    Carey Lohrenz, one of the first U.S. female fighter pilots, will provide “Lessons in Leadership” as a keynote at (ISC)² Security Congress 2022. As a pioneer in military aviation, Carey broke barriers as the first female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in the United States Navy and has flown missions worldwide. She knows what it takes to win in high-pressure moments while overcoming obstacles. She is the author of two best-selling books, “Fearless Leadership” and “Span of Control,” and as a consultant helps lead high-performing business teams to Prepare, Perform and Prevail Carey will share her experiences with the audience to empower attendees to take their careers, teams, and the cybersecurity industry to new heights. “Carey Lohrenz knows that working in

    Jul 20,
    - by Communications Chair
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