Do you have concerns about the information security profession and want to have a say in its future? Do you have ideas to make ISSA a better organization? Do you want a voice in how we operate and where we are going?
Here is your opportunity to have your voice heard. ISSA is a volunteer organization in which all programs and activities are driven by the efforts of dedicated individuals, including members of the International Board and local chapter officers who are elected to guide the organization’s efforts in specific areas. You can help by volunteering your time and expertise to help move forward important projects and programs.
Help us plan the party to celebrate ISSA's 25th Anniversary. The celebration will be held on September 20 in Anaheim, CA, USA (home of Disneyland). A 25th Anniversary Committee is being formed to work with staff to organize and execute the event.
Help shape the educational programs offered through ISSA International. ISSA is forming an Educational Advisory Council (EAC), to assist with content for educational webcasts, white papers review and research projects.
The EAC will work with staff and the Board of Directors to give direction on educational offerings. Duties of the EAC will include: 1) Provide direction on educational webcasts, including content, speaker recommendations and review; 2) Peer review of white papers; 3) Offer guidance on partnerships with educational institutions; and 4) Provide suggest ions for research projects.
Those interested in serving should be willing to participate in committee conference calls, work on one or more projects throughout the year, and be responsive to occasional emails and phone calls from staff liaisons. EAC members will be appointed for a two-year term.
Volunteers must be ISSA members in good standing, and should be involved in the information security community and their local ISSA chapters. ISSA will make an effort to assure that the committee is representative of the ISSA membership including representation from a variety of industries, geographic regions, and job functions.
If you are willing to lend your time and talent to either of these committees please forward to following to ltrainer@issa.org
ISSA's Web Conferences bring together ISSA members and industry experts to discuss important topics related to information security, management and career development. We are seeking proposals from members would be willing to lend their expertise for upcoming webcasts. The ISSA Web Conferences are recorded and will be available to chapters who may wish to integrate these educational sessions into their local meetings.
June 16 Supporting New Technologies -Web 2.0
September 22 Educating Information Security Professionals for the Next Decade
October 27 Knowing the Risk; Risk Analysis & Management
December 8 Security in the Next Decade; 2010 and Beyond
Submissions should include:
Please send your proposal via email to education@ issa.org. All submissions should be received at least two months prior to your preferred Web Conference.
Selection will be made based on the relevance of the topic to ISSA members, unique perspective on the subject, and leadership within the industry. An effort will be made to vary the Web Conference speakers across industry types and geographical regions.
Organizations that provide a security product or service are encouraged to suggest speakers who are responsible for internal security, senior thought, or development leaders. All presentations must be vendor-neutral and be presented from an independent viewpoint.
Selection will be made based on the relevance of the topic to ISSA members, unique perspective on the subject, and leadership within the industry. An effort will be made to vary the Web Conference speakers across industry types and geographical regions.
To solicit, evaluate and report to the International Board on annual awards nominations.
To solicit nominations for the annual Association elections process to fill open International Board positions, and to oversee the elections process.
William Tompkins, CISSP, CBCP, electionchair@issa.org
To develop information security ethics guidelines, promote education and practical awareness, and to provide mechanisms for reviewing reports of unethical behavior on the part of members.
Jon Miller
Michael Makstman
Janis Rose
Betty Pierce, Ethics@ISSA.org