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SUMMARY:Membership Meeting 4/23/2025
DESCRIPTION:Special meeting guests – Carroll Community College Cybersecurity Student Club \n \nChapter Business Meeting Slides: Membership Meeting 04/23/2025 \nSpeaker Slides: ISSA-April-23-2025-TTP-Presentation.pdf \nTopic: .Stakeholder Management in Cybersecurity \nBrian Vaughan will host a discussion on the pitfalls and pratfalls that can arise when clients or employer management fail to recognize the importance of proper cyber security processes and procedures.  Given the present environment in which we live\, this topic remains one of high concern\, as it represents a continuous and ongoing problem. \n\n\nSpeaker: Brian Vaughn\, Technology Transition Paradigm \nBrian Vaughn co-founded and led three IT service companies Dataprise\, Shipshape IT and Technology Transition Paradigm A Managed Service Provider and Cyber Security consultancy. Brian also donates time as the President for the Information Technology Foundation (ITF)\, a non-profit partnership between Montgomery County Public Schools and the local business community. ITF promotes IT education in grades K-12\, preparing the next generation of technology professionals. \nBrian has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland in Political Science and graduated in 1991. He lives in Maryland and has one daughter in college. \nBrian enjoys snowboarding\, golf\, soccer\, guitar\, basketball\, and politics. \n 
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/membership-meeting-4-23-2025/
LOCATION:Stumpy’s Hatchet House\, 6695 Dobbin Rd\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="ISSA Central MD Chapter":MAILTO:V_P_Operations@issa-centralmd.org
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SUMMARY:CISSP Study Group – Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Each Tuesday at 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (EST)\, February 18\, 2025 – May 20\, 2025\nNorseman Defense Technologies | 10981 Guilford Rd | Annapolis Junction\, MD 20701\nWhy attend? \nGain credibility as a security expert.\nBecome a more marketable/hirable candidate.\nBecome/remain contractually compliant (DoD 8570.01 Manual / DoDD 8140)\nImprove IT security skills and enhancing productivity.\nSave money over “boot camp” style courses.\nOur Study Group fosters a learning environment to better absorb and understand the material.\nThis is much better than the alternative of cram it in and regurgitate it on a test immediately following.\nOur approach simply makes the information more useful and easier to interpret!\nYou can attend each session in-person in Columbia\, MD\, or attend virtually on line. Your choice.\nMeals are included each night for in-person sessions\nBonus: Pass your exam within 6 months; get a free year of ISSA membership on us!\nCost: just $450 (+ EventBrite Fees – approximately $32.02) \n\n\n\n\n\nTo register\, click Here. \nregistration available at: https://issa-centralmd.org\nFor more information\, contact Kevin Newman (v_p_education@centralmarylandc-y5eorcwrmb.live-website.com).\n\n\n\n\nClick Here to download the CISSP Study Group Flyer \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease share with your colleagues and work partners.
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/cissp-study-group-spring-2025-11/
LOCATION:Norseman Defense Technologies\, 10981 Guilford Rd\, Annapolis Junction\, MD\, 20701
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="ISSA Central MD Chapter":MAILTO:V_P_Operations@issa-centralmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
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SUMMARY:CISSP Study Group – Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Each Tuesday at 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (EST)\, February 18\, 2025 – May 20\, 2025\nNorseman Defense Technologies | 10981 Guilford Rd | Annapolis Junction\, MD 20701\nWhy attend? \nGain credibility as a security expert.\nBecome a more marketable/hirable candidate.\nBecome/remain contractually compliant (DoD 8570.01 Manual / DoDD 8140)\nImprove IT security skills and enhancing productivity.\nSave money over “boot camp” style courses.\nOur Study Group fosters a learning environment to better absorb and understand the material.\nThis is much better than the alternative of cram it in and regurgitate it on a test immediately following.\nOur approach simply makes the information more useful and easier to interpret!\nYou can attend each session in-person in Columbia\, MD\, or attend virtually on line. Your choice.\nMeals are included each night for in-person sessions\nBonus: Pass your exam within 6 months; get a free year of ISSA membership on us!\nCost: just $450 (+ EventBrite Fees – approximately $32.02) \n\n\n\n\n\nTo register\, click Here. \nregistration available at: https://issa-centralmd.org\nFor more information\, contact Kevin Newman (v_p_education@centralmarylandc-y5eorcwrmb.live-website.com).\n\n\n\n\nClick Here to download the CISSP Study Group Flyer \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease share with your colleagues and work partners.
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/cissp-study-group-spring-2025-12/
LOCATION:Norseman Defense Technologies\, 10981 Guilford Rd\, Annapolis Junction\, MD\, 20701
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="ISSA Central MD Chapter":MAILTO:V_P_Operations@issa-centralmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20241215T044137Z
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SUMMARY:CISSP Study Group – Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Each Tuesday at 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (EST)\, February 18\, 2025 – May 20\, 2025\nNorseman Defense Technologies | 10981 Guilford Rd | Annapolis Junction\, MD 20701\nWhy attend? \nGain credibility as a security expert.\nBecome a more marketable/hirable candidate.\nBecome/remain contractually compliant (DoD 8570.01 Manual / DoDD 8140)\nImprove IT security skills and enhancing productivity.\nSave money over “boot camp” style courses.\nOur Study Group fosters a learning environment to better absorb and understand the material.\nThis is much better than the alternative of cram it in and regurgitate it on a test immediately following.\nOur approach simply makes the information more useful and easier to interpret!\nYou can attend each session in-person in Columbia\, MD\, or attend virtually on line. Your choice.\nMeals are included each night for in-person sessions\nBonus: Pass your exam within 6 months; get a free year of ISSA membership on us!\nCost: just $450 (+ EventBrite Fees – approximately $32.02) \n\n\n\n\n\nTo register\, click Here. \nregistration available at: https://issa-centralmd.org\nFor more information\, contact Kevin Newman (v_p_education@centralmarylandc-y5eorcwrmb.live-website.com).\n\n\n\n\nClick Here to download the CISSP Study Group Flyer \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease share with your colleagues and work partners.
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/cissp-study-group-spring-2025-13/
LOCATION:Norseman Defense Technologies\, 10981 Guilford Rd\, Annapolis Junction\, MD\, 20701
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="ISSA Central MD Chapter":MAILTO:V_P_Operations@issa-centralmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
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SUMMARY:CISSP Study Group – Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Each Tuesday at 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (EST)\, February 18\, 2025 – May 20\, 2025\nNorseman Defense Technologies | 10981 Guilford Rd | Annapolis Junction\, MD 20701\nWhy attend? \nGain credibility as a security expert.\nBecome a more marketable/hirable candidate.\nBecome/remain contractually compliant (DoD 8570.01 Manual / DoDD 8140)\nImprove IT security skills and enhancing productivity.\nSave money over “boot camp” style courses.\nOur Study Group fosters a learning environment to better absorb and understand the material.\nThis is much better than the alternative of cram it in and regurgitate it on a test immediately following.\nOur approach simply makes the information more useful and easier to interpret!\nYou can attend each session in-person in Columbia\, MD\, or attend virtually on line. Your choice.\nMeals are included each night for in-person sessions\nBonus: Pass your exam within 6 months; get a free year of ISSA membership on us!\nCost: just $450 (+ EventBrite Fees – approximately $32.02) \n\n\n\n\n\nTo register\, click Here. \nregistration available at: https://issa-centralmd.org\nFor more information\, contact Kevin Newman (v_p_education@centralmarylandc-y5eorcwrmb.live-website.com).\n\n\n\n\nClick Here to download the CISSP Study Group Flyer \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease share with your colleagues and work partners.
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/cissp-study-group-spring-2025-14/
LOCATION:Norseman Defense Technologies\, 10981 Guilford Rd\, Annapolis Junction\, MD\, 20701
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="ISSA Central MD Chapter":MAILTO:V_P_Operations@issa-centralmd.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20241215T010049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T010049Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day
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URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/memorial-day-11/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
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SUMMARY:Membership Meeting 5/28/2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nChapter Business Meeting Slides: Membership Meeting 5/28/2025 \nSpeaker Slides: Thought Leadership \nTopic: Data Security: The Missing Context  \nJoin us for this executive session designed specifically for CISOs and cybersecurity leaders seeking a more effective\, modern approach to data security. You’ll learn why traditional DLP solutions have consistently underdelivered—failing to protect critical business data and demanding constant manual input. We’ll explore how Concentric AI uses powerful\, contextual AI to automatically discover\, classify\, and secure sensitive information—without relying on rules\, regex\, or training samples. Through compelling use cases\, we’ll demonstrate how semantic understanding of data enables better governance\, focused remediation\, and smarter protection of business-critical assets like IP\, financial data\, and strategic plans. Walk away with actionable insights into how context-driven security strategies can reduce risk\, simplify compliance\, and empower your team to confidently support GenAI adoption across the enterprise. It’s time to rethink data security. \n\nSpeaker: Patrick McNaught\, Senior Solutions Architect\, Concentric AI \nPatrick previously worked at other data discovery/classification and DSPM vendors over his 10 years in the data security space. Based in Boston\, MA\, Patrick brings his security expertise and consultative approach to guide customers through their data security journey. \n 
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/membership-meeting-5-28-2025/
LOCATION:Stumpy’s Hatchet House\, 6695 Dobbin Rd\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="ISSA Central MD Chapter":MAILTO:V_P_Operations@issa-centralmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20241215T010140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T010207Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth National Independence Day
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URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/juneteenth-national-independence-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20241214T224228Z
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SUMMARY:Membership Meeting 6/25/2025
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to register for the June 25\, 2025 Membership Meeting \nChapter Business Meeting Slides: TBD \nSpeaker Slides: TBD \nTopic: The perils of introducing AI at scale for security practitioners \n\nWhat sneaks in via vendors\, what comes in via the supply chain for built app\, and issues with monitoring and defending it. I will also cover the issues of declining trust in content and results based on AI recycling its own output. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Amélie Koran \n\nAmélie Erin Koran is a seasoned technology and cybersecurity executive with over 25 years of leadership across both public and private sectors\, including roles at Walmart Global Technology\, Electronic Arts\, Splunk\, and multiple U.S. federal agencies. She has driven modernization and innovation initiatives across cybersecurity\, enterprise architecture\, and DevSecOps environments\, and has been instrumental in shaping national and international cybersecurity and technology policy. A frequent keynote speaker at major industry events such as USENIX LISA\, ShmooCon\, InfoSec World\, and DEF CON\, she was recently a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council\, where she advises on digital supply chain security and open-source software practices. \n\n\nClick HERE to register for the June 25\, 2025 Membership Meeting\nThe ISSA Central MD Chapter is unable to support non-US in person registrants this month.
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/membership-meeting-6-25-2025/
LOCATION:Stumpy’s Hatchet House\, 6695 Dobbin Rd\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="ISSA Central MD Chapter":MAILTO:V_P_Operations@issa-centralmd.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250705
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20241215T010258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T010311Z
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SUMMARY:Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/independence-day-11/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20241214T224420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T010706Z
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SUMMARY:Membership Meeting 7/23/2025
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to register for the July 23\, 2025 Membership Meeting \nChapter Business Meeting Slides: 2025-07-23 Meeting Presentation \nSpeaker Slides: TBD \nTopic: Convergence of Networking and Security \nAs digital infrastructure becomes increasingly complex and interconnected\, the traditional boundaries between networking and security are dissolving. This talk explores the foundational principles of security—defining risk\, the core triad of confidentiality\, integrity\, and availability—and how these principles underpin every secure system. We’ll examine the critical role of identity in modern architectures and trace the historical evolution of networking alongside the reactive development of security controls. \nWith this context\, the session will delve into the challenges of implementing a true Zero Trust model in today’s dynamic environments\, where perimeter-based defenses are no longer sufficient. Finally\, we’ll explore how the advent of 5G technology exemplifies the convergence of networking and security\, enabling orchestration\, automation\, and policy enforcement at unprecedented scale and speed. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how integrated approaches are shaping the future of secure\, resilient networks. \n\nSpeaker: David Henning\, Global Director Cybersecurity Operations\, Hughes Network Systems – An EchoStar Company \nDavid has over 26 years of experience in the Information Security field\, 21 of them with Hughes Network Systems. He has worked for major universities\, large government agencies\, and as a consultant for a variety of corporations. David is currently the Director of the Security Operations Center team at HughesNet. He started out as a firewall and IDS analyst heading up the first IDS ever installed at the USDA. He went on to perform penetration testing\, risk assessments\, and worked at an MSSP monitoring customer IDS. David earned his CISSP in 2005\, GCPM Gold in 2009\, PCI ISA in 2015\, and GSTRT in 2024. Previously\, David has worked for SANS building demonstration networks at security conferences and mentoring CISSP training sessions. At Hughes\, David is also responsible for PCI and other compliance efforts. He is looking forward to sharing his experiences ensuring the security of manufacturing systems. \nClick HERE to register for the July 23\, 2025 Membership Meeting
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/membership-meeting-7-23-2025/
LOCATION:Stumpy’s Hatchet House\, 6695 Dobbin Rd\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="ISSA Central MD Chapter":MAILTO:V_P_Operations@issa-centralmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20241214T224549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T023918Z
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SUMMARY:Membership Meeting 8/27/2025
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to register for the August 27\, 2025 Membership Meeting \nChapter Business Meeting Slides: 2025-08-27 Meeting Presentation \nSpeaker Slides: ISSA Central Maryland – Building a Cybersecurity Program from Noting (Aug 27 2025) \nTopic: Building a Cyber Security Program from Nothing – First 90 Days \nLaunching a cybersecurity program from the ground up is one of the most challenging — and rewarding — opportunities in a security professional’s career. In this session\, I will guide you through the critical first steps: how to begin with clarity when there’s no existing program\, align security with business drivers\, and build trust by making security and compliance accessible to all. You’ll leave with actionable insights\, key considerations\, and a roadmap to help you make a lasting impact in your first 90 days — and set the tone for long-term success. \n\nSpeaker: David Brown\, Head of Security & Compliance\, Andesite AI\, Inc. (“Andesite”)  \nDave Brown is the Head of Security & Compliance at Andesite AI\, leading security\, compliance\, and IT transformation strategies. Formerly at Qualtrics\, he integrated the Clarabridge security program after its $1.12 billion acquisition. At US-CERT\, he held leadership roles\, including Deputy Director\, where he oversaw national cybersecurity initiatives. Dave holds an M.S. in Management and Information Systems Security\, has three certifications (QTE\, CISM\, CISSP)\, and is President of the ISSA Blue Ridge Chapter. He also authored The Lean CISO: Bootstrapping Cybersecurity in Startups. \nClick HERE to register for the August 27\, 2025 Membership Meeting
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/membership-meeting-8-27-2025/
LOCATION:Stumpy’s Hatchet House\, 6695 Dobbin Rd\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="ISSA Central MD Chapter":MAILTO:V_P_Operations@issa-centralmd.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20241215T011405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T011405Z
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SUMMARY:Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/labor-day-12/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20250723T221721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T221721Z
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SUMMARY:Billington CyberSecurity Summit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/billington-cybersecurity-summit-2/
LOCATION:WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER\, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place\, Washington DC\, 20001
CATEGORIES:Miscellaneous,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250924
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20241215T011945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T185920Z
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SUMMARY:Rosh Hashannah
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URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/rosh-hashannah/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20241214T224735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T221939Z
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SUMMARY:Membership Meeting 9/24/2025
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Business Meeting Slides: 2025-09-24 Business Meeting Slides \nSpeaker Slides: From Firefighting To Strategic Focus: Overcoming Workforce Gaps To Drive IT Performance \nTopic: From Firefighting To Strategic Focus: Overcoming Workforce Gaps To Drive IT Performance \n\nAs cybersecurity and IT teams face rising threat complexity and a shrinking talent pipeline\, many leaders are stuck in reactive mode—undermining trust\, adoption\, and long-term strategy. Based on insights from a cross-sector study with 14 senior IT and IS leaders\, this session reveals three key shifts needed to strengthen internal alignment\, accelerate results\, and lead effectively through change. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to build influence\, adaptability\, and team resilience—even with limited resources. \nThe IT and cybersecurity landscape is under immense pressure—shaped by rapid innovation\, rising threat complexity\, and a workforce pipeline that’s struggling to keep up. Many teams find themselves in constant firefighting mode\, unable to fully leverage the systems\, talent\, or strategic priorities at their disposal. \nIn this session\, Christine Springer\, Founder and CEO of Rising Culture Group\, shares insights from a cross-sector study of 14 senior IT and IS leaders—including those leading security\, infrastructure\, and digital transformation. The findings expose critical yet often overlooked internal risks: eroding trust\, lagging tech adoption\, and leadership pipelines that aren’t built to meet today’s demands. \nAttendees will walk away with: \n\nA 3-part framework to shift out of reactive mode and build long-term strategic capacity\nReal-world examples of how technical leaders are developing power skills to drive alignment\, influence\, and resilience\nPractical steps to strengthen team adaptability and internal service—even with a leaner bench\n\nIf your team is stretched thin\, under pressure\, or navigating high-stakes change\, this session will offer actionable strategies to lead more effectively in uncertain times. \nSpeaker: Christine Springer\, Founder and CEO of Rising Culture Group \nChristine Springer is the Founder of Rising Culture Group and a trusted advisor to leaders seeking to drive results while creating a supportive environment for team growth. With a background in Psychology from the University of Texas and a master’s degree in physical therapy from Texas Woman’s University\, Christine has spent her entire career helping people and organizations. \nChristine and her team specialize in helping technical leaders migrate from expert contributors to trusted leaders who can inspire buy-in and drive strategic outcomes. \nChristine is certified in Everything DiSC and Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team. She is also a certified coach.
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/membership-meeting-9-24-2025/
LOCATION:Stumpy’s Hatchet House\, 6695 Dobbin Rd\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="ISSA Central MD Chapter":MAILTO:V_P_Operations@issa-centralmd.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251003
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20241215T012111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T044548Z
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SUMMARY:Yom Kippur
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/yom-kippur-4/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20241215T010401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T010654Z
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SUMMARY:Native American or Indigenous Peoples' Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/labor-day-11/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20241214T224918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T221813Z
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SUMMARY:Membership Meeting 10/22/2025
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Business Meeting Slides: 2026-10-22 Business Meeting Slides \nCorelight’s Capture the Flag Exercise  \nOverview\nJoin us for an immersive lab-based\, instructor-led defensive Capture the Flag exercise with Corelight. Participants will dive into one or more real-world scenarios to detect and respond to threats using logs from Suricata and Zeek. \nAgenda \n● Introduction to Zeek: Brief overview of Zeek and its role in network security. Understanding how to leverage Zeek data for threat detection.\n● Hands-on Hunting: Participants will actively engage in a variety of hunting exercises across different protocols. Use your wits to identify and respond to potential threats discovered in Zeek data. Questions are encouraged\, but participants have full control at the keyboard.\n● Competition and Scoreboard: Participants compete against each other in a friendly competition. Scores will be tracked on a real-time scoreboard.\n● Debriefing: Discussion on the attacks witnessed during the exercise. Brief overview of how Corelight can enhance threat detection and response capabilities.\n● Corelight Integration: Learn how Corelight can be integrated into your network defense strategy. Understand the added value Corelight brings to Zeek-powered threat detection. \nRequirements \nEach participant will need their own laptop\, a standard web browser\, and a connection to the Internet. \nConclusion\nAt the end of the event\, participants will not only have honed their threat detection skills but will also have gained insights into leveraging Suricata and Zeek for effective network defense. \n 
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/membership-meeting-10-22-2025/
LOCATION:Stumpy’s Hatchet House\, 6695 Dobbin Rd\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="ISSA Central MD Chapter":MAILTO:V_P_Operations@issa-centralmd.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251112
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20241215T011444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T011444Z
UID:11429-1762819200-1762905599@issa-centralmd.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/veterans-day-4/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20241214T225140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T154751Z
UID:11398-1763571600-1763578800@issa-centralmd.org
SUMMARY:Membership Meeting 11/19/2025
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Business Meeting Slides: 2025-11-19 Meeting Presentation \nSpeaker Slides: 2025-11-19 ISSA Practical Applications with Google AI using Gemini for Workspace \nTopic: .Practical Applications with Google AI using Gemini for Workspace  \nIn this presentation\, AI expert\, Kevin A. McGrail dives into AI’s history and its ethical implications for a safer digital future. Discover Google Gemini AI’s powerful Workspace features and applications. Learn to craft effective AI prompts and leverage tools like NotebookLM. Understand data organization for maximizing AI capabilities and mitigating bias. Explore advanced techniques and compliance in AI. \n\nSpeaker: Kevin A. McGrail\, CEO Emeritus\, Peregrine Computer Consultants Corporation \nKevin A. McGrail\, aka “KAM”\, is the CEO emeritus for PCCC\, a Cloud Fellow at DitoWeb.com\, and the Chair Emeritus for the Apache SpamAssassin project.  He specializes in privacy and security for network\, e-mail\, and business with decades of experience battling spam\, malware\, and phishes. As a Cloud Fellow for Dito\, he helps organizations migrate and manage their Cloud Cybersecurity.  He founded and leads Dito’s Cyber Security practice\, awarded Google’s Cloud Security partner of the year in June 2022 and the Google preferred partner for Civilian and DoD Authorities to Operate. He is a Google Developer Expert for AI/ML\, Cloud\, and Google Workspace as well as a member expert in the U.S. Marine Corps Cyber Auxiliary. KAM enjoys working with Open Source Software and is a proud member of the Apache Software Foundation. He has battled spammers for decades and his research protects hundreds of millions of Internet users every day. In February 2025\, he was awarded the Mary Litynski lifetime achievement award for keeping the internet safe from M3AAWG.org. KAM is a Center for Innovative Technology MACH37 Cyber Security Incubator Graduate and a member of the board of advisors for Virtru.com & SecurityUniversity.edu.  He is also named a Distinguished Senior Fellow as a thought leader in the field of Cyber Security at Thomas University’s Armed Services Institute in the Center for Military Life. KAM also lives with a rare disease and has been a volunteer Board Member of the DysautonomiaSupport.org as well as an Officer and Board member of POAC-NoVA.org helping other people improve their lives. \n 
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/membership-meeting-11-19-2025/
LOCATION:Stumpy’s Hatchet House\, 6695 Dobbin Rd\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="ISSA Central MD Chapter":MAILTO:V_P_Operations@issa-centralmd.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20241215T010830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T010830Z
UID:11423-1764201600-1764287999@issa-centralmd.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/thanksgiving-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20241214T225314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T021128Z
UID:11400-1765990800-1765999800@issa-centralmd.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Networking 12/17/2025
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to register for the ISSA Holiday Networking Event\n \nClick HERE to register for the ISSA Holiday Networking Event
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/membership-meeting-12-17-2025/
LOCATION:Stumpy’s Hatchet House\, 6695 Dobbin Rd\, Columbia\, MD\, 21045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="ISSA Central MD Chapter":MAILTO:V_P_Operations@issa-centralmd.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20241215T010919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T010919Z
UID:11425-1766620800-1766707199@issa-centralmd.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/christmas-day-10/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20260103T023559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T023559Z
UID:12513-1767225600-1767311999@issa-centralmd.org
SUMMARY:New Year's Holiday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/new-years-holiday-2/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260120
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20260103T023636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T023636Z
UID:12515-1768780800-1768867199@issa-centralmd.org
SUMMARY:Birthday of Martin Luther King\, Jr.
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/birthday-of-martin-luther-king-jr/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20250624T203507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T221429Z
UID:12073-1769619600-1769626800@issa-centralmd.org
SUMMARY:Membership Meeting 1/28/2026
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Business Meeting Slides: 2026-01-28 Meeting Presentation \nTopic: CMMC Updates \nSpeaker: Dawn Greenman\, Program Manager for Cybersecurity Compliance and Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM). Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)\n\n\nDawn Greenman is the Program Manager for Cybersecurity Compliance and Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) for Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (“APL”).  Ms. Greenman oversees the cybersecurity compliance strategy across the organization to ensure APL can meet its information technology mission needs.  Ms. Greenman is a subject matter expert in the federal regulations to protect controlled unclassified information. She is a trusted partner to government and to industry. In her role as program manager\, Ms. Greenman supports sponsor work related to the design and implementation of the new Department of Defense cybersecurity program\, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Further\, she leads working groups with peer organizations to collaborate on cybersecurity threats\, risks and compliance while identifying ways to improve cybersecurity of small-to-medium businesses in the defense industrial base. \nPrior to her 18-year tenure at APL\, Ms. Greenman held a variety of Information Technology positions with small to medium businesses where she drove organizational change through the use of information technology. She has designed and delivered data centers\, implemented major ERP systems\, assured information technology compliance with Sarbanes Oxley\, and built world class Help Desk teams. \nDawn holds an undergraduate degree in Information Systems with a concentration in Homeland Security and an Executive Masters of Business Administration from The University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business.  She is a Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP) and holds the GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) certification.
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/membership-meeting-1-28-2026/
LOCATION:HubSpot—The Gathering Place on the Gateway\, 6724 Alexander Bell Drive Hub Spot\, Suite 105\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046
CATEGORIES:Meetings
ORGANIZER;CN="ISSA Central MD Chapter":MAILTO:V_P_Operations@issa-centralmd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20260103T022407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T022754Z
UID:12503-1770883200-1770915600@issa-centralmd.org
SUMMARY:FutureCon Baltimore 2926
DESCRIPTION:FutureCon Events brings high-level Cyber Security Training to C-suite executives and CISOs (chief information security officers). \nJoin us for a day with multiple illuminating presentations and a panel discussion featuring C-level executives who have effectively mitigated the risk of Cyber Attacks\, demo the newest technology\, and discover the cutting-edge security approaches to prepare you for the future of the Cyber World. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will gain the latest knowledge you need to enable applications while keeping your computing environment secure from even the most advanced Cyber Threats. Interact with the world’s security leaders and your peers to gather details on other pressing topics of interest to the information security community.
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/futurecon-baltimore-2926/
LOCATION:BWI Arport Marriott\, 1743 West Nursery Rd\, Linthicum Heights\, MD\, 21090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20260103T023719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T023719Z
UID:12517-1771200000-1771286399@issa-centralmd.org
SUMMARY:Washington’s Birthday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/washingtons-birthday-2/
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140422
CREATED:20260103T020052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T033649Z
UID:12475-1772038800-1772047800@issa-centralmd.org
SUMMARY:Membership Meeting 2/25/2026
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Business Meeting Slides: 2026-02-25 Membership Meeting Presentation \nSpeaker Slides: ISSA-MD_Resliency-in-2026_2.25.26 \nTopic: Focusing on Resiliency in 2026 \nNow is the time to shift the cybersecurity conversation from prevention alone to surviving inevitable attacks in an era of AI-driven threats. This presentation explores what true resilience looks like in practice and how well-designed Cyber Incident Response\, Business Continuity\, and Disaster Recovery Plans must enable organizations to continue to operate when systems\, data\, and communications are disrupted. \n\nSpeaker: Jessica Nemmers\, CISO\, Flair Data Systems \nJessica Nemmers is the Chief Information Security Officer and Field CISO at Flair Data Systems\, based in Plano\, Texas. In her position\, Jessica serves as a trusted advisor to organizations in multiple industries\, guiding them on all aspects of cybersecurity; from building protection and resiliency strategies to implementing controls that meet compliance requirements. \nWith 30 years in IT and Cybersecurity\, Jessica’s passion for security took root working with the datacenter operations team at Perot Systems (now NTT Data). She later became the first CISO at Commercial Metals Company (now CMC)\, where she built a cybersecurity program from the ground up. She went on to serve as Chief Security Officer in the financial sector at Elevate Credit\, further solidifying her expertise in cyber risk management. As a board member and seasoned security leader\, Jessica collaborates with executives and boards to bridge the gap between cybersecurity and business strategy\, ensuring informed decision-making around cyber program investments. \nJessica is a co-author of The CISO Mentor\, written to educate and support the next generation of cybersecurity leaders. Jessica has been recognized as a trailblazer for women in technology by the Dallas Business Journal and named among the “Dallas 500” most powerful business leaders in North Texas by D Magazine. Known as “The Ballerina Turned CISO\,” a reference to her prior career as a professional ballerina\, Jessica’s unique journey has fueled her passion for mentorship and support of women in technology and those transitioning into cybersecurity from other professions. \nJessica is a proud mother of four grown children and works in Texas and Pennsylvania\, where she lives with her husband\, David. \n 
URL:https://issa-centralmd.org/calendar/membership-meeting-2-25-2026/
LOCATION:HubSpot—The Gathering Place on the Gateway\, 6724 Alexander Bell Drive Hub Spot\, Suite 105\, Columbia\, MD\, 21046
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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