Fellow GWDC Members,

As we transition into September, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible engagement we’ve received from you over the past few months. Your enthusiasm and participation in our events have been truly inspiring.

ISACA GWDC Attendance at Cybersecurity Summit and FutureCon

I’d like to highlight the success of two major events we recently organized with free entry for our members: the Cybersecurity Summit on July 18th and FutureCon DC on August 22nd. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, especially from those who are fans of in-person events. Many of you shared that you appreciate the opportunity to collect seven or eight CPEs during these full-day sessions. It’s clear that our community values the depth of learning and the networking opportunities that these events provide.

Upcoming GWDC Events

For our members who prefer virtual learning, we have a robust lineup of training sessions and conferences scheduled over the next few months. Events occurring in the new few weeks are:

• Cloud Security Conference: September 26
• CCAK Review Course: October 1-3
• PowerShell Workshop: Basics: October 4
• CISM Review Course: October 9-11

View the GWDC event calendar for the full list of chapter events.

These events are designed to cater to your diverse learning preferences, whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge, earn certifications, or stay ahead of emerging trends.

A special thank you to our many dedicated volunteers who have worked tirelessly to make these events possible. Your commitment and hard work are the backbone of our chapter’s success.

In addition to our educational events, we’re excited to kick off our social events, providing you with more opportunities to build strong networks within our profession. Networking is a crucial component of professional growth, and we’re committed to fostering a community where you can connect with peers and share insights.

As we continue to plan our future events, we want to hear from you. Are we missing something in our lineup? Do you have ideas or suggestions for other types of events that would benefit our community? Whether it’s in-person, virtual, or a hybrid approach, we’re eager to know how you would like to collect your CPEs. Please don’t hesitate to reach out through our contact us page.

Contact Us with Your Event Feedback

 

ISACA Global News and Events

Lastly, don’t forget about the exciting opportunities and benefits available through ISACA Global:

In Progress

• Advanced Membership offer – new joiners get the remainder of 2024 free with their 2025 membership: 1 August–31 December
• Member Get A Member (MGAM) referral program: 1 August–31 December
• ISACA Foundation Scholarship applications open: 20 August–22 October

In October

• Member Benefit of the Month: Job Board
• CommunITy Day: 5 October
• Member-Exclusive Speaker Series: 9 October with Adam Grant
• ISACA Conference Europe: 23–25 October in Dublin, Ireland
• SheLeadsTech Research Report released in October
• Cybersecurity Month – Watch for new resources

 

Thank you once again for being an integral part of our vibrant community. Together, we are driving the future of cybersecurity and IT governance. Stay engaged, stay curious, and let’s continue to learn and grow together!

Sushila Nair
CISSP, GIAC GSTRT, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, CCSK, CCAK
GWDC President