BETA PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY

ISACA is seeking individuals to participate in a beta program for a new cybersecurity certification in development: Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (CCOA). Qualifications—Applicants must:

• Have two to three years of cybersecurity experience.
• Be able to perform technical cybersecurity tasks.
• Prepare to sit for the exam by 30 September 2024.
• Approved volunteers must purchase the beta materials at the discounted rate of US$299.
• Applications will be reviewed, and individuals who are selected for the limited program will receive details to begin the beta 1 August 2024.
• Apply for the CCOA beta program now through 31 July

 

ASK ME ANYTHING SERIES

“I’m Pioneering AI Governance and Building the Future of GRC: Ask Me Anything!”—Join the online discussion 29 July–2 August 2024, with Meghan Maneval, a distinguished figure in the cybersecurity and governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) sectors, renowned for her innovative approach and commitment to enhancing diversity in the tech industry. Join the ISACA Governance Community to take part in the event. Register here to receive a notification when it begins. 

 

ACADEMIA

Webinar: Bridging the Gap: Integrating IT and Cybersecurity Across Higher Education—1 August 2024, 11:00 am (CT) / 16:00 (UTC). Schools are recognizing the urgent need to integrate IT and cybersecurity across various disciplines like supply chain management, health informatics, criminal justice, law, and accounting. Even the CPA exam now includes a section on IT systems and risks. Cohosted with UPCEA, an online association for higher education professionals, join this webinar to learn how to integrate IT and cybersecurity instruction across higher education. Register here for free. One hour. No CPE credits are eligible for this webinar.

 

GOVERNANCE

Webinar: The Balancing Act: Governance and Assurance in the Age of AI—27 August 2024, 11:00 am (CT) / 16:00 (UTC). Learn the core components of an AI Corporate Responsibility Framework, how to address evolving threats, and strategies for policy implementation. Obtain essential steps to ensure AI deployment drives innovation and safeguards against new risks, fostering a secure and sustainable future for AI. Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members, US$75 for nonmembers).

 

CYBERSECURITY

• Webinar: Emerging Threats 2024: What We’re Seeing, How to Make Your Existing Tools More Effective—29 August 2024, 11:00 am (CT) / 16:00 (UTC). Every week, we see news stories about emerging threat actors, campaigns, and techniques. Learn what the latest threat trends mean; how to make the most of your existing security tools to mitigate threats; and the latest countermeasures. ISACA and Nagomi Security co-sponsored Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members, US$75 for nonmembers).
• Webinar: Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape: The Pivotal Role of AI in Enhancing Cybersecurity Capabilities—4 September 2024, 11:00 am (CT) / 16:00 (UTC). Explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on cybersecurity in infosec, cloud security, GRC, and SOCs. Learn how AI complements cybersecurity efforts, while addressing ethical considerations, and its role in shaping future security landscapes. Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members, US$75 for nonmembers).

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Member-Exclusive Speaker Series: “Hidden Potential” with Adam Grant—9 October 2024, 11:00 am (CT) / 16:00 (UTC)—Building on his #1 New York Times bestseller, Hidden Potential, Adam Grant examines how to build the character skills, structures, and systems that accelerate learning and elevate excellence. Grant will highlight how we can unleash hidden potential—in ourselves, in our teams, and in our organizations. Grant is an organizational psychologist at Wharton, bestselling author of Think Again, and host of the podcasts WorkLife & Re:Thinking. Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members).

 

DIGITAL TRUST

Article: What Is Resilience and How Does It Promote Digital Trust

 

RISK

Article: Improving Cyberrisk Maturity, Governance, and Management in Boards of Directors

 

DON’T FORGET NEWS THAT WAS MENIONED LAST MONTH:

• CERTIFICATION NEWS: CISA Last day to schedule current CISA exam: 23 July 2024—The deadline to schedule the current CISA exam is 23 July. The last day to take the CISA exam under the current job practice domains is 31 July 2024.
• SPEAKING OPPORTUNITY Call for Speakers: ISACA Virtual Conference 2025—The call for speakers for the ISACA Virtual Conference, 18 – 20 February 2025, is open through 31 July. Topics should focus on regional insights for Asia Pacific/Oceania, the Americas, or Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA). Learn more and submit your proposal here.
• DIGITAL TRUST Webinar: 2024 State of Digital Trust—30 July 2024, 11:00 am (CT) / 16:00 (UTC). Learn the results of the third annual State of Digital Trust survey. Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members, US$75 for nonmembers).