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/.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
The GWDC's Annual IT Audit Conference is a must-attend virtual event for IT Auditor, IT professionals, and cybersecurity enthusiasts. Scheduled for January 16, 2025, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm EST, this highly anticipated conference provides a platform to explore cutting-edge topics in IT auditing and cybersecurity. Key sessions include strategies for preventing cloud incidents […]
This two-day workshop offers participants a deep dive into the complexities and nuances of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework requirements. Designed to be comprehensive and practical, this workshop is tailored to equip attendees with the knowledge and skills necessary to proficiently implement and adhere to each requirement within the NIST CSF. Each of the NIST CSF […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of IT audit and cybersecurity, offering unprecedented opportunities and challenges for professionals in the field. This conference brings together thought leaders, innovators, and practitioners to explore how AI is transforming the way organizations secure their systems, manage risks, and navigate regulatory requirements. Through engaging sessions, interactive workshops, and […]
Every organization experience risk. ISACA’s IT Risk Fundamentals Certificate is perfect for anyone wanting to learn about information and technology (I&T)-related risk. Our IT Risk Fundamentals course covers the fundamentals of risk management; from identifying and prioritizing risk to responding and communicating the risk to management. This course covers the six critical functions of the […]
This intensive one-day virtual workshop, "Generative AI for Cyber Auditors," scheduled for Tuesday, February 27th, 2025, will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of how generative AI can be incorporated into the audit process to enhance efficiency and accuracy. The workshop will cover the use of AI tools for data analysis and compliance verification, with […]
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 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. This event is intended for anyone […]
It’s not just the high cost to an organization in the event of a breach, but the inevitability of an attack that makes cybersecurity critical. With the increasing number of cyberthreats, it is becoming critical for the audit plan in every organization to include cybersecurity. As a result, auditors are increasingly being required to audit […]
In celebration of Women’s Month this March, this SheLeadsTech Conference brings together IT audit and cybersecurity professionals to celebrate the contributions of women leaders in the field while fostering inclusivity and collaboration for all. This unique event is designed for both men and women, offering sessions that highlight innovation, leadership, and strategies to excel in […]
The CCAK review 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 assessment methods and techniques, and will assist students in updating their expertise in cloud and hybrid security auditing. CCAK is a joint project by Cloud Security […]
This intensive one-day virtual workshop, "NIST Privacy Framework," scheduled for Thursday, March 27th, 2025, will provide participants with a thorough understanding of how to manage privacy risks and protect individual privacy while achieving organizational objectives. The workshop will cover strategies for implementing privacy practices that align with regulatory requirements. Participants will gain valuable insights and […]
