Dear Fellow Members, I have some exciting news to share. The Greater Washington, D.C. (GWDC) Chapter was just announced as the 2019 recipient of ISACA’s prestigious K. Wayne Snipes Award. The award recognizes chapters that exceed service goals by actively supporting local membership. Further criteria for the award … [Read more...]
President’s Message – December 2018
Dear Fellow Members, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. The holiday season is upon us and it is easy to get caught up in the frantic end to the year. Needless to say - between the prep or travel we did for Thanksgiving, now shopping for gifts, or trying to meet end of year deadlines at work, we are all very … [Read more...]
Renew Your ISACA Membership
Fellow Members, Thank you for your 2018 membership in the ISACA Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter and your commitment to professional excellence! We hope you have gained from the many professional benefits your relationship with GWDC provides you. Membership in GWDC also advances the mission of our association, which is to … [Read more...]
Survey About Cloud Computing Risk Assessments
My name is Matthew Meersman, and I am conducting a research study for my dissertation on Cloud computing risk assessments. I regularly volunteer for the conference events in Arlington, and I am very impressed with the expert knowledge chapter members have. How do small and medium enterprises (SMEs) accurately assess … [Read more...]
November 1 Membership Social and Upcoming Annual Social
Our next social is Thursday, November 1 in Mclean, VA. We will be at the Tysons Biergarten from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. It will provide a casual environment to meet other members, network, and hear about ISACA GWDC volunteer opportunities. Please watch the Events page for details of our Annual Networking Social in … [Read more...]
GWDC Academic Outreach Event, NOVA Loudon Campus
NOVA Loudon Campus and ISACA GWDC hosted a lively and well-attended event on September 24 with Allan Liska speaking on the subject of “Merging of Cyber Criminal and Nation State Techniques: A Look at the Lazarus Group.” Approximately seventy-five people attended the event and Allan shared his expertise in the area of … [Read more...]
How to Elevate Your Cyber Career as a Student: Roncs Etame-Ese
How to elevate your cyber career as a student: Roncs Etame-Ese ISACA Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter (GWDC) continues it’s partnerships with and support of local universities and academic institutions. The success story of Roncs Etame-Ese is another way in which ISACA GWDC can help make a difference. If someone would … [Read more...]
President’s Message: Remembering John Lainhart
Dear Fellow Members, The ISACA family has lost a great leader and a truly amazing person earlier this week with the passing of John Lainhart. John was an ISACA volunteer for over 40 years and served as the ISACA International Board Chair from 1984-1985. Even in recent years, John served on or chaired many working groups … [Read more...]
President’s Message: August 2018
Dear Fellow Members, It was quite the whirlwind of a finish to the chapter year in June. A lot of dedication and hard work went into a successful Annual General Meeting and planning for the chapter year ahead. July 1 marked the transition to a new officer term and I’m honored and grateful to serve as the GWDC President … [Read more...]
2018 Member Get A Member Program
As ISACA International announced to our members, the 2018 Member Get a Member Program has started and will last through the end of 2018. We ask you to encourage your colleagues and peers to consider membership in ISACA and the Greater Washington, D.C. chapter. For each person you recruit to become an ISACA member through … [Read more...]
