ISACA Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter

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ISACA Global Updates for January 2024

 

NEWSLETTER CHANGES AND NEW RESOURCE

In 2024, @ISACA will be reduced to twice per month, and one of the off weeks will feature a brand-new email, called “ISACA Top 10.”

  • Beginning in February, @ISACA will be sent the first and third Monday of the month, and ISACA Top 10 will be sent on the fourth Monday.
  • The newsletters will reduce the volume of emails to members and spotlight ISACA’s content, resources, and offerings. The increased visibility of especially practical and timely ISACA content will make it easier than ever to find and use the content.

 

MEMBER BENEFIT OF THE MONTH: MENTORSHIP

January is Mentorship Month and 17 January is International Mentoring Day!—Participate in Mentorship Month by exploring ISACA’s Mentorship Program, which is free and for ISACA members only! Get involved and enjoy one-to-one connections for professional development and support at all career stages.

 

PRIVACY

Data Privacy Day is 28 January 2024

  • Webinar: The State of Privacy 2024—25 January 2024, 11:00 am (CT) / 16:00 (UTC). This webinar will explore the findings of the fourth annual State of Privacy Survey and will cover trends in privacy staffing, budgets, awareness training, breaches, and privacy by design. Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members).
  • Explore: The Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer™(CDPSE®) certification is focused on validating the technical skills and knowledge it takes to assess, build, and implement comprehensive data privacy measures. Learn how the credential can benefit your career.
  • The Applied Data Management for Privacy, Security and Digital Trust ebook discusses the relationship of data management to privacy and how privacy and security support digital trust. It provides comprehensive guidance on how to build and maintain a tailored data management. program. Half off for members (a savings of US$40).

 

MEMBERSHIP REMINDER

Renew your ISACA membership now to keep your benefits, including free CPE opportunities! See ISACA’s Top Ten Resources of 2023.

 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Help ISACA and members realize the positive potential of technology by nominating yourself or someone else to serve on ISACA’s Board of Directors by 31 January. Learn more and nominate here.

 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

ISACA Journal is free to members. The latest issue is focused on AI, including these articles and more: Deploying Responsible AI, Harnessing the Power of Large Language Models, and Subverting AI’s Intellect: How to Thwart Data Poisoning.

 

EMERGING TRENDS

Webinar: 2024 Technology Predictions Panel Discussion—17 January 2024, 11:00 am (CT) / 16:00 (UTC). This discussion with a CIO, two CAEs, and a CEO will focus on the impact of emerging technologies of 2023 and predictions of what to expect next. Learn the potential impact on the business community and how to prepare. Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members).

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 

REGIONAL VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

NEW! ISACA 2024 Virtual Conference—20-22 February 2024. For the first time ever, ISACA is bringing you three days of worldwide IS/IT knowledge in three global time zones. Each day focuses on a different region’s unique IS/IT perspectives. ISACA members receive discounts of half off (a savings of US$199 for one-day and US$499 for three-day/global passes)! Plan to attend for region-focused, world-class content in audit, governance, privacy, security, and emerging technologies. Register here. Up to 19 CPE.

 

RISK

Webinar: Risk Management in Tech—28 February 2024, 11:00 am (CT) / 16:00 (UTC). This webinar will explore working in risk management for tech companies, including a breakdown of risk management teams and scope of work, interview process and preparation, and more.  Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members).

 

SECURITY STANDARD

Webinar: PCI DSS 4.0 Changes—26 March 2024, 11:00 am (CT) / 16:00 (UTC). Version 4.0 of PCI DSS (released in March 2022) will become the only acceptable version after March 31, 2024. This webinar will cover the goals of PCI DSS, the structure and its changes, and the new requirements that must be met. Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members).

 

CMMI

New CMMI Course and Certification—Learn the basics of CMMI with the new Building Organizational Capability Course. Develop a knowledge of all CMMI domains to assess, improve, and sustain process capability in different organizational contexts. After course completion, become a Certified CMMI Practitioner by passing the exam and establish yourself as a process and capability improvement expert within your organization.

 

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