ISACA Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter
Serving ISACA GWDC Members since 1974
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/.
The ISACA Greater Washington DC (GWDC) is proud to host our annual IT Audit 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 Audit should attend this event. Registration closes on January 17, 2024 @ 8pm. […]
The ISACA Greater Washington DC (GWDC) is proud to host our annual Emerging Technology conference. This conference is part of our monthly events. Fraud and cybersecurity professionals, IT advisory or audit professionals, business executives, students or professionals interested in learning more about new and emerging technologies should attend this event. Registration closes on February 21, […]
Nessus® is a popular vulnerability scanning tool used by organizations to identify, assess, and manage software vulnerabilities. Reports generated by Nessus provide a wealth of information to auditors and security professionals about system vulnerabilities. In addition to webpage style reports, Nessus results can also be exported into an XML file (.nessus) that contain the full […]
The GWDC is sponsoring an intensive 4-day virtual review course for the Certified Information System Auditor® (CISA®) exam. This review course will provide practical advice on preparing for the CISA exam and specific instruction regarding the job practice areas addressed by CISA as defined by ISACA® Global. The dates of this course are four (4) consecutive […]
In this comprehensive two-day course, participants will delve into the transformative power of Generative AI, with a special emphasis on popular platforms like ChatGPT, Bard, DALLE-2, and Midjourney. Beginning with a brief overview of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, the course will lead you through the fascinating world of Generative AI and its role in […]
The GWDC is proud to present this event with our partners: ISACA GWDC, along with our partners are proud to host our annual Women in Leadership and Technology Special Event. This year's theme is "AI, Cybersecurity, and Audit Leadership: Pioneering Change." This is a distinguished and empowering gathering designed for professionals in […]
Auditors performing audits of Windows systems inevitably need to obtain information from Active Directory®, Microsoft’s platform for providing directory services to Windows and other devices. Whether it’s data on user accounts, computer accounts, group membership, or configurations in group policy objects, Active Directory is often a critical data source for Windows system audits. While Active […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
