Upcoming Chapter Events

Below are upcoming chapter conferences, seminars, review courses, and other events.  Prior chapter events can also be viewed.

For information on our event policies, see https://isaca-gwdc.org/event-policies/.

2024 Annual FISMA and Risk Management Framework Panel Discussion

Virtual Event

To protect federal information and systems, the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA) requires federal agencies to develop, document, and implement information security programs. The 2024 Annual FISMA Conference provides a useful update to IT Auditors and the Federal IT community on the current landscape and efforts to comply with FISMA. Come hear […]

Women in Technology Social Event

The Board Room 925 N. Garfield Street, Arlington, VA, United States

The GWDC will be hosting a Women in Technology Social event at The Board Room in Arlington, VA.  Join us for a few hours and relax.  There is no agenda, just come out, have a few drinks on us, and socialize with fellow members.  A raffle held at the end of the event. Registration closes […]

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Special Event 2024

Amazon HQ2 Merlin Building 510 14th St S, Arlington, VA, United States

ISACA GWDC is proud to host the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion special event for 2024.  This is an in-person event and is being held at Amazon HQ2 in Arlington. At the forefront of technology's evolution lies a fundamental truth: diversity drives innovation. Join us as we redefine the future of technology together, uniting diverse minds, […]

GWDC Members $75, Non-GWDC Members $125

CRISC 2024 Review Course

Virtual Event

The GWDC is sponsoring an intensive 3-day virtual review course for the Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls™ (CRISC®).  This review course will provide practical advice on preparing for the CRISC exam and specific instruction regarding the job practice areas addressed by CRISC as defined by ISACA® Global. The dates of this course are […]

GWDC Member $550, Non-GWDC Member $1,100

Seminar – Auditing Microsoft Entra ID with PowerShell®

Virtual Event

As organizations continue to move their data and applications to the cloud, auditors need skills to audit cloud environments. Though environments may be FedRAMP authorized and/or subject to external assessments, organizations will have responsibilities for certain activities, such as account management, privileged access, and some configuration settings. Thus, auditors will need to access cloud data […]

GWDC Member $400, Non-GWDC Member $800

Risk Management and Governance Conference 2024

Virtual Event

The ISACA Greater Washington DC (GWDC) is proud to host our annual Risk Management and Governance conference. This conference is part of our monthly conference series. IT professionals, IT advisory or audit professionals, business executives, students or professionals interested in learning more about IT risk management and governance should attend this event. Registration closes on […]

GWDC Members $10, Non-GWDC Members $30

2024 Annual Meeting Conference

Virtual Event

The ISACA® GWDC annual conference is the Chapter’s premium event for the year. This year the Annual Meeting coincide with the chapter’s 50th anniversary. This year the Annual Meeting Conference is a virtual event.  Presentations will focus on emerging technologies, risk vectors, mitigation strategies, and governance trends. Topics are aimed equally at participants focused on […]

GWDC Members $10, Non-GWDC Members $50

2024 Annual General Meeting of the Chapter Membership

Virtual Event

The ISACA® GWDC Annual General Meeting (AGM) is the Board of Directors' annual meeting with the GWDC membership. During this year’s AGM, the Board will provide a year in review for the chapter, install newly elected Officers for the next two-year term, and present the annual Chapter Awards. This virtual meeting will occur after the […]

50th Anniversary Celebration

Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park 3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church, United States

  The ISACA National Capital Area Chapter was founded as the 5th ISACA chapter on June 12, 1974.  For 50 years, the chapter, its Board of Directors, and volunteers have served the ISACA Members in the DC region, hosting events and providing services of interest to our members and the DC IT community.  Renamed the […]

Complimentary attendance (attendee and 1 guest)

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Seminar

Virtual Event

This will be a two-day virtual classroom seminar designed for those who want to understand the core concepts of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Generative AI, and become familiar with popular Generative AI platforms like ChatGPT, Bard, DALLE-2, and Midjourney.  In addition, attendees will gain practical experience in leveraging these platforms for solving organizational challenges […]

GWDC Member $400, Non-GWDC Member $800

Summer Seminar on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI

Virtual Event

Join us for an exciting virtual summer seminar event hosted by Guidehouse and the ISACA GWDC chapter. This year’s topic focuses on one of the most relevant topics of the time, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI. This event brings together a lawyer, industry experts, and government speakers to deliver insightful presentations on various aspects […]

Summer Seminar on Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, and Security

Virtual Event

Join us for an exciting virtual summer seminar event hosted by Guidehouse and the ISACA GWDC chapter. This year’s topic focuses on one of the most relevant topics of the time, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Security. This event brings together a lawyer, industry experts, and academic researchers to deliver insightful presentations on various aspects of distributed […]

Cloud Security Conference

Virtual Event

In a world where over 80% of organizational resources are now hosted in the cloud and more than 90% of internet traffic is API-based, understanding and mitigating cybersecurity risks has never been more crucial. This virtual conference is tailored for cybersecurity professionals, auditors, and IT leaders who need to stay ahead of evolving threats and […]

GWDC Members $10, Non-GWDC Members $30

Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK™) Review Course

Virtual Event

The GWDC will be hosting three-day virtual course for the Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK™) on October 1 - 3 from 8:30 am to 5:00 PM. The CCAK course is designed to cover the following five core areas of focus: Cloud governance, Cloud compliance, Cloud auditing, Cloud assurance, and CSA tools. The course will provide knowledge on cloud security […]

GWDC Member $600, Non-GWDC Member $1000

PowerShell® Workshop: Basics

Virtual Event

Auditors and IT professionals work with large amounts of data, requiring the need for a variety of tools to help them obtain, review, analyze, and/or export this data. One of the most versatile (and free) tools for working with data is PowerShell®, which is included with the Windows OS. While designed as a systems administration […]

GWDC Member $100, Non-GWDC Member $150

Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®) Review Course

Virtual Event

The GWDC is sponsoring an intensive 3-day virtual review course for the Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM) Exam. The CISM® review course will provide practical advice on preparing for the CISM exam and specific instruction regarding the job practice areas addressed by CISM as defined by ISACA® Global. The dates of this course are October […]

GWDC Member $500, Non-GWDC Member $1,000

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Social

Bronson Bierhall 4100 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, United States

Please come and join ISACA GWDC as we celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Regardless of whether you are a long time practitioner, new to cyber, or just interested in the dynamic world of cybersecurity, we would love to see you at Bronson Bierhall. We will provide appetizers, and each attendee will receive a ticket for 1 […]

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Seminar

Virtual Event

This will be a two-day virtual classroom seminar designed for those who want to understand the core concepts of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Generative AI, and become familiar with popular Generative AI platforms like ChatGPT, Bard, DALLE-2, and Midjourney.  In addition, attendees will gain practical experience in leveraging these platforms for solving organizational challenges […]

GWDC Member $400, Non-GWDC Member $800

Cybersecurity Conference

Virtual Event

The GWDC is proud to host its annual cybersecurity conference. This virtual conference is part of our monthly conference series. Business leaders and managers, executives, technologists, professionals, and students, interested in staying current in the field of cybersecurity should attend this conference. Registration closes on October 23, 2024 @ 2pm. Register Today!   Agenda 08:30 […]

GWDC Members $10, Non-GWDC Members $30

PowerShell® Workshop: Auditing and Monitoring Windows Logs

Virtual Event

Audit logs are an invaluable resource to identify activities that have occurred on a system. Logs are analyzed for a wide variety of reasons, from researching system performance issues to responding to a cyberattack. While there are a variety of software applications designed to ingest and analyze logs, they can often be expensive. PowerShell provides […]

GWDC Member $100, Non-GWDC Member $150

Certified Information System Auditor® (CISA®) Review Course

Virtual Event

The ISACA Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter (GWDC) is hosting an intensive 5-day virtual review course for the Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA®) Exam. This course is designed to provide practical guidance on preparing for the CISA exam and will cover the essential job practice areas as defined by ISACA® Global. Importantly, this course maps directly […]

GWDC Member $800, Non-GWDC Member $1,200

GWDC Meetup for November 2024

The Board Room 925 N. Garfield Street, Arlington, VA, United States

Come out for a fun evening at the Boardroom. Meet the ISACA GWDC board and get to know people who are already members of ISACA or are interested in cyber and audit professions. The event is open to members and non-members, including students.  The first 30 who register will receive a drink ticket; however, if […]

CET Cloud Fundamentals Review Course

Virtual Event

The GWDC will be hosting a one-day virtual course for the Certified in Emerging Technology™ (CET) Cloud Fundamentals Certificate on December 3 from 8:30 am to 5:30 PM. This course covers characteristics, components, deployment models, risks, and business drivers of cloud computing. Learners gain insight into the principles and concepts of cloud computing, services models, […]

GWDC Member $125, Non-GWDC Member $200

Security and Risk Insights Conference

Virtual Event

Navigating the Future: A CISO’s Perspective on 2024 Security and Risk Priorities The ISACA Greater Washington D.C. Chapter (GWDC) invites you to our Annual Security and Risk Insights Conference—a must-attend event for cybersecurity professionals and business leaders. This year’s seminar offers a comprehensive review of the most critical cybersecurity and risk trends from 2024 and […]

GWDC Members $10, Non-GWDC Members $30

GWDC Maryland Holiday Party

ISACA GWDC welcomes members to join us for our annual holiday get together. Come enjoy drinks (2 drink tickets) and small eats stay for the raffle where we will be giving away ISACA GWDC merch. This event is for GWDC Members only and a guest (optional).  There is no charge to attend this social; however, […]

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