We are happy to announce Netwrix is a Gold Event Sponsor for our IT Audit in Civilian and DoD Environment conference being held on February 14, 2019. Netwrix, based in Irvine, CA, is an IT security software company, which offers IT auditing solutions for systems and applications across the IT infrastructure. Netwrix … [Read more...] about Thank you, Netwrix! New Gold Event Sponsor for Feb 14th IT Audit Conference
The ISACA50 Story
2019 is the 50th Anniversary of ISACA! The ISACA50 Story is now available. It details the rich history of the organization and how it evolved over the decades to what it is today. Below is an except from the full pamphlet and a link to the full story. "PERHAPS YOU ARE reading this story on a smartphone, a laptop or a … [Read more...] about The ISACA50 Story
HHS Releases NEW Cybersecurity Guidelines for Healthcare Providers and Systems
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released a new ground breaking publication: Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices (HICP): Managing Threats and Protecting Patients. This milestone was the culmination of a collaborative effort between healthcare and cybersecurity leaders to create voluntarily … [Read more...] about HHS Releases NEW Cybersecurity Guidelines for Healthcare Providers and Systems
President’s Message – January 2019
Dear Fellow Members, Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and are ready for an exciting year ahead. It was great to see so many people come out to our Annual Membership Networking Social in December. The beginning of the new year is the perfect opportunity to set goals and plans for what we … [Read more...] about President’s Message – January 2019
NIST Releases Special Publication 800-37 Rev 2
NIST announced today that they released the final version of Special Publication 800-37 Rev 2: Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organizations: A System Life Cycle Approach for Security and Privacy. This update supersedes NIST SP 800-37 Revision 1 (2014) and is the first framework in the world to … [Read more...] about NIST Releases Special Publication 800-37 Rev 2
Happy Holidays from GWDC
GWDC hosted the Annual Holiday Membership Mixer last night at Buffalo Billiards. It was great turn out with well over 50 attendees. The event was an opportunity for members to enjoy some food, catch up with friends, and expand their professional network in a casual setting. GWDC held prize raffles each half … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays from GWDC
Survey About Cloud Computing Risk Assessments
My name is Matthew Meersman, and I am reaching out again about a survey I am leading. I know this is a very busy time of year for everyone but I would appreciate if you could take a few minutes of your time to respond. I am conducting a research study for my dissertation on Cloud computing risk assessments. I regularly … [Read more...] about Survey About Cloud Computing Risk Assessments
2019 K. Wayne Snipes Award Winner – Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter
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...] about 2019 K. Wayne Snipes Award Winner – Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter
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...] about President’s Message – December 2018
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...] about Renew Your ISACA Membership
