If you're interested in cybersecurity, check out our 2021 Cybersecurity Conference or one of our cyber-focused training or certification options. Will we talk about the draft Federal Zero Trust Strategy? Tune in to find out. This week, the White House released their Federal Zero Trust Strategy to help agencies comply … [Read more...] about White House Releases Draft Federal Zero Trust Strategy
Reviewing the Impact of GDPR on Encryption
All companies face the risk of cyber-attacks. Encryption is one of the measures that a company can implement to limit the probability and impact of a data breach. Since the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) came into effect in May 2018, many people in the data governance and information security domain have been … [Read more...] about Reviewing the Impact of GDPR on Encryption
Reminder: Trend Micro ISACA GWDC Threat Defense Event – Friday August 7, 2020
Defenders are you ready! We are only a few days away from the latest installment in the virtual Cyber Challenge series. And there is still time to register for what will be an exciting event! You will compete in teams, or against your peers, testing your knowledge and skills to protect against a simulated cyberattack! … [Read more...] about Reminder: Trend Micro ISACA GWDC Threat Defense Event – Friday August 7, 2020
Thank You
Dear Fellow Members, As my term as President comes to a close at the end of the month, I want to thank you all. It has been an incredible experience and an absolute privilege to lead ISACA GWDC the last two years. I am grateful for the opportunity to lead the chapter and continue to give back the community in the … [Read more...] about Thank You
Renew Your Membership or Join ISACA – 50% Off!
Renew Your Membership If you were unable to renew by May 31 due to a COVID-related hardship, you can renew at the mid-year rate which is 50% off global dues and 50% off GWDC Professional Member dues, avoiding the reinstatement fee and retaining your existing join date and membership level. If you would like to do so, you … [Read more...] about Renew Your Membership or Join ISACA – 50% Off!
GWDC Cyber Workshops April Schedule
Cyber does not sleep, neither does your GWDC Academics Relations Team! In lieu of our regular in-person conferences, GWDC is actively working to deliver online continuing education content to our members and the Greater Washington, D.C. Community during this critical time. This is made possible in partnership with NOVA … [Read more...] about GWDC Cyber Workshops April Schedule
President’s Message – December 2019
Dear Fellow Members, I hope you had a great Thanksgiving holiday and got to spend some time with your family and friends. It is easy to get caught up in the hectic day to day, but we need to remember to take time to recharge and be with those who matter most to us. We have our annual holiday networking event scheduled … [Read more...] about President’s Message – December 2019
Northern Virginia ISACA Student Group – Fall 2019 Update
With just a few new motivated leaders selected mid-summer 2019, at the Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) cybersecurity conference, we started a new chapter of what would grow to be an interactive and influential student group. I was volunteering at the event when I was asked by Professor Babur Kohy if I would be … [Read more...] about Northern Virginia ISACA Student Group – Fall 2019 Update
President’s Message – November 2019
Dear Fellow Members, I hope everyone had a great Halloween despite some of the dicey weather. Cybersecurity Awareness month is behind us, but the learning process, cyber resiliency and awareness never stops. Cybersecurity Awareness month is really is every month. The weakest link in cybersecurity defense is us and as much … [Read more...] about President’s Message – November 2019
Seeking Research Study Participants
Linda Kostic, Past President of ISACA GWDC, is a doctoral learner at Capella University in the School of Business and Technology is seeking information security subject matter experts to participate in a research study. The purpose of this research study is to aggregate information security awareness techniques, obtained … [Read more...] about Seeking Research Study Participants
