ISACA Global Updates for October 2023

OCTOBER IS CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH

State of Cybersecurity 2023—Get the insights of more than 2,000 information security leaders and ISACA members on the very latest challenges and opportunities in cybersecurity. Access the complimentary global report.

Webinar—Watch (on-demand), “State of Cybersecurity 2023: Global Update on Workforce Efforts, Resources and Cyberoperations,” featuring Adobe® CSO, Maarten Van Horenbeeck, and ISACA Director of Professional Practices and Innovation, Jon Brandt. Register here. One hour/one free CPE.

Save on cybersecurity digital courses—Get 15% off cybersecurity learning opportunities when you register in October. Discounts are available for the Cybersecurity Fundamentals Online Review Course and Lab Package, and the four cybersecurity courses in Digital Forensics, Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting and Vulnerability, Identification, & Analysis. Learn more.

Webinar (Time Alternative): Beyond NIST, CMMC Certification: Fusion and Future—30 October 2023, 7:00 pm (CT) / 00:00 (UTC); 31 October 10:00 am (AEST). Learn the latest in NIST standards and guidance, including the NIST SP 800-171 r3 Draft, the forthcoming NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0, and more. Learn how to achieve the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) from the DoD. Register here. One hour/one free CPE.
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CAREERS

2023 Virtual Career Fair—Wednesday, 25 October 2023, 3:00am Chicago Time – 3:00pm Chicago Time (open 12 hours to accommodate global time zones). Register here.

Is your company hiring? Please share: EMPLOYERS: Find Your Next Great Hire—The ISACA Virtual Career Fair connects employers one-on-one to talented professionals in the IS/IT field via text, audio, and video. Browse available packages and register now! (Recruiters need to staff their virtual booths for a minimum of three hours throughout the event.)

ASK ME ANYTHING SERIES

“I’m a Cybersecurity Hiring Manager: Ask Me Anything!”—Join the online discussion 30 October-3 November 2023 with Naomi Buckwalter of Contrast Security and founder of Cybersecurity Gatebreakers Foundation. Subscribe to the ISACA SheLeadsTech Community digest to stay up to date on the latest conversations, including this AMA!

FDA SUPPORTS MDDAP

On 14 September, the FDA released its new guidance, “Fostering Medical Device Improvement: FDA Activities and Engagement with the Voluntary Improvement Program (VIP),” which supports ISACA’s Medical Device Discovery Appraisal Program (MDDAP). This milestone for ISACA solidifies the FDA’s support for and engagement with MDDAP, allowing for a stronger infrastructure to expand and scale. Learn more about VIP and ISACA’s involvement and how it benefited a medical device manufacturer or watch this short video. Details about the Guidance can be found here.

REFER AND EARN

Cash rewards for Member Get a Member (MGAM)!—Help grow the ISACA community, and your chapter, through the MGAM program, which runs through December. Those you refer must enter your ISACA Member ID number when joining (contact support.isaca.org if you do not know your ID number). Refer and earn cash rewards up to US$500 and more! View rewards, rules, and details.

RISK

White Paper: The Promise and Peril of AI Revolutions: Managing Risk
Webinar: 3 Forward-thinking Practices to Manage IT Risk—16 November 2023, 11:00 am (CT) / 16:00 (UTC). As regulations expand, including the new SEC ruling on cybersecurity disclosures, organizations struggle to stay compliant and determine the most cost-effective methods to protect their business from emerging threats. This session will explore the benefits of and steps for an effective IT risk management program. Register here. One hour/one free CPE.

PENETRATION TESTING

White paper: “Physical Penetration Testing: The Most Overlooked Aspect of Security”—Learn the definition of physical penetration testing, its potential advantages, and challenges associated with its implementation. This white paper is free and available to members only throughout September and October! Plus, earn one CPE credit by passing the white paper’s quiz.

GOVERNANCE

Webinar: What the Past Tells Us About the Future of Data Governance—2 November 2023, 11:00 am (CT) / 16:00 (UTC). Learn the history of privacy and security regulations; understand the pillars of data governance; and receive a plan to scale your governance program. ISACA and RiskOptics co-sponsored webinar. Register here. One hour/one free CPE.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE SPEAKER SERIES

Cultivating Inspired Leaders—30 November 2023, 11:00 am (CT) / 16:00 (UTC)—Up next in the popular Member-Exclusive Speaker Series, Kristi Hedges will provide a roadmap for building an inspired mindset: for leaders, teams, and individuals. With practical examples, lively discussion, and actionable takeaways, learn key facets of inspiration that change lives. Register here. One hour/one free CPE.

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