Newsletter – October 2024
President’s Message
Greetings ISACA GWDC Members,
I hope this message finds you well. Last month, our chapter had the incredible opportunity to spend a day on Capitol Hill, advocating for increased awareness of the critical skills shortage in the cybersecurity profession. We had meaningful discussions about the importance of strengthening our workforce and providing resources for upskilling. I encourage everyone to read our detailed article covering the key takeaways from this important day.
In line with our efforts, I’m excited to share that ISACA has just released its 2024 State of Cybersecurity Workforce Report. The findings are eye-opening, especially concerning the growing stress levels in our field. It’s a clear indicator that more needs to be done to support cybersecurity professionals, both in terms of skills development and mental well-being. Community-based organizations like ours play a pivotal role in providing that support, and I’m proud of the work we are doing at ISACA GWDC to address these issues.
As we celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month, don’t forget to register for our annual Cybersecurity conference on October 24. We have a great lineup of speakers from NIST, Black Kite, SANS Institute, and BorgWarner. I look forward to seeing many of you there.
As the year draws to a close, we are committed to offering numerous opportunities for professional development. You won’t want to miss our upcoming training sessions, including the CISA and CET review courses and a specialized PowerShell Workshop on Windows Logs. Our December conference on Security Risks and Insights features CISOs who will share their strategies and investment plans for 2025. All are fantastic opportunities to earn CPEs while expanding your skillset.
Thank you for being a part of this dynamic community. Your dedication to continuous learning and collaboration is what makes ISACA GWDC a leader in the industry. I look forward to meeting you at our upcoming events and working together to build a stronger, more resilient cybersecurity profession.
Stay secure,
Sushila Nair
CISSP, GIAC GSTRT, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, CCSK, CCAK
GWDC President
Chapter News
ISACA Day on the Hill 2024
ISACA leaders from seven large chapters gathered on Capitol Hill on September 19, 2024 to meet with our representatives to advocate for policies to help America meet the demands of a growing cyber workforce and critical need for trained professionals. Congress is currently considering several policy measures to build the cyber workforce and improve U.S. cyber posture. Read the full article for details of the day and the legislation that ISACA is focused on.
Thank you to our Gold Sponsor – Sikich
We are pleased to announce that Sikich has renewed gold sponsorship for the 2024 – 2025 chapter year. We thank Sikich for their continued support of the chapter this year.
CPE Updates
CPEs Uploaded to ISACA Global for GWDC Events (3rd Quarter 2024)
CPE credits for GWDC events that were awarded in the 3rd quarter of this year have been uploaded to ISACA Global for GWDC Members.
CPE Certificates Recently Issued
CPE certificates for the following events have been issued and emailed to event participants:
- Cloud Security Conference – Sent on October 1
- PowerShell Workshop: Basics – Sent on October 7
- CISM Review Course – Sent on October 21
- CCAK Review Course – Sent on October 21
ISACA Global News
ISACA Global Updates for October 2024
In this month’s update, ISACA Global provides updates on cybersecurity month, upcoming events, and new articles on isaca.org.
GWDC Events now open for registration
Cybersecurity Conference
October 24 ● Virtual ● 4 CPE ● GWDC Members – $10 ● Non-Members – $30
PowerShell® Workshop: Windows Logs
November 1 ● Virtual ● GWDC Members – $100 ● Non-Members – $150
Certified Information System Auditor® (CISA®) Review Course
November 18 – 22 ● Virtual ● 40 CPE ● GWDC Members – $800 ● Non-Members – $1,200
CET Cloud Fundamentals Review Course
December 3 ● Virtual ● 9 CPE ● GWDC Members – $125 ● Non-Members – $200
Security and Insights Conference: Navigating the Future: A CISO’s Perspective on 2024 Security and Risk Priorities
December 5 ● Virtual ● 4 CPE ● GWDC Members – $10 ● Non-Members – $30
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