Association News
Vote Now for the ISSA International Board of Directors
The polls are now open to cast your ballot for the International Board President and five Directors. Ballots were sent to eligible voters on July 7 and must be received by August 5 at midnight US Pacific Time.
This election replaces the vote originally scheduled for June. If you voted between June 1-19, you will need to vote again. If you have not previously voted, we encourage you to do so.
To learn more about the candidates' profiles and goals, please visit https://www.issa.org/2008candidates.html
All General, CISO Executive, Corporate Organizational, Government Organizational and Lifetime members who were in good standing as of May 31, 2008 are eligible to vote and should have received a ballot on July 7 at the primary email address on file at ISSA International. You will need your member ID and password to log in. Student and temporary members of any kind (Trial and CISO Trial) are not voting members of the association. Organizational memberships unassigned as of May 31 may not be voted.
If you did not receive a ballot, have forgotten your password, have questions or need assistance, please contact Election Support at elections.support@issa.org or call (866) 349-5818 within the USA, +1 (206) 388-4584 internationally, and dial extension 103.
Additional information on the voided June election is available at https://www.issa.org/Members/election-2008-faq.html.
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Save October 2 for ISSA Annual Meeting
You will have the opportunity to meet and convey your thoughts to the ISSA International President, officers, directors and Chapter Presidents Advisory Council (CPAC) delegates at the ISSA Annual Meeting on October 2. The results of the International Election will be announced at that time. Board members will report to you on the year’s accomplishments and achievements and the projects and goals for the coming months.
The Annual Meeting will be held in conjunction with the Fall 2008 Security Conference sponsored by the Colorado Springs ISSA Chapter at Colorado Technical University in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.
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Share Your Opinions on Professional Ethics
The July 2008 ISSA Journal theme is Professional Ethics, and in addition to the Ethics and Privacy column that is published periodically, the ISSA Ethics Committee is launching a survey, http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=fKbGAzKjlKLDoUVmidJ65w_3d_3d, to gather input and feedback from our members. Please share your thoughts and ideas regarding Professional Ethics in our industry, the effectiveness of the ISSA Ethics Committee, and any pertinent examples of situations and resolutions where ethics influenced the outcome.
Survey results will be compiled during September, and aggregated results will be shared in the October ISSA Journal - no names will be used without express permission. Although the ISSA Ethics Committee is always open to your invaluable input and feedback, take this opportunity to share your thoughts, and help to shape the focus and activities of this dedicated group of members to reflect our association’s stance on Professional Ethics as the Voice of Information Security!
The survey will remain open until August 15, 2008.
[More]ISSA Honors 2007 Award Recipients
April 21, 5:30 p.m. US Central Time, San Antonio Texas
Please plan to join us on April 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the Omni Hotel at the Colonnade in San Antonio, Texas to honor your fellow ISSA colleagues and chapter leaders for outstanding contributions to the association and our profession. Register Here
Outstanding Chapters of 2007:
- 200 Plus Members: Northern Virginia
- 100-200 Members: South Texas
Chapter Communication Program of 2007: Northern Virginia
President's Award for Community Service: Marc Noble
Organization of the Year: Cisco
Security Professional of the Year: Louis Gamon
Honor Roll:
- Robin Wheeler
- Vern Williams
Hall of Fame: Susan Hansche
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ISSA Membership Survey
ISSA Members:
Enter to win $200 and help us improve the services of your ISSA membership.
Thank you for your input, we will post results upon completion.
Click here to take the survey
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Nominations Sought for International Board of Directors
Nominations Sought for International Board of Directors
At-Large Members May Be Nominated By Petition
Nominations from chapters and Board members must be received by March 30, 12 Midnight US Pacific Time
Petitions must be received by March 23, 12 Midnight, US Pacific Time
ISSA members in good standing who have responsibility for or active involvement with information systems security or supply information systems security consulting services are being sought for leadership positions on the 2008-2009 ISSA International Board of Directors.
There are three ways a candidate can be nominated:
- ISSA members who belong to a chapter should be nominated by their chapter. See sample statement of support.
- At-Large members need to be nominated by petition signed by a minimum of 25 members in good standing. Petitions must be received no later than March 23, 12 Midnight, US Pacific Time. (download petition here)
- Sitting ISSA Board members may submit a nomination. (download nomination form here)
Each nomination must be accompanied by a Statement of Commitment form, photo, biography and the goals the candidate wishes to achieve as a member of the ISSA Board.
Complete nomination and election guidelines may be found here. Questions and nominations should be directed to William Tompkins, Election Committee Chair, Electionchair at issa dot org. Petitions received after midnight on March 23 and nominations received after midnight on March 30 will not be considered.
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Participate in Survey for a chance to win a Microsoft Zune and Xbox
Please take a moment to complete the latest ISSA/Microsoft survey, and enter to win both a Xbox and Microsoft Zune. [More]
ISSA Welcomes New Chapter
ISSA is pleased to welcome our latest chapter, Blue Ridge, of Martinsburg, WV [More]
Upcoming Live Webcasts
ISSA e-Symposium and Privacy - A Microsoft Perspective: Live Webcasts begins in December. [More]
In Memory of James R. Wade
We have lost a valued friend and colleague. Former ISSA International President and 2004 Hall of Fame recipient James R. Wade, CISSP, CCSI, died yesterday morning surrounded by his family following a long illness. [More]
Submit your ISSA Award Nominations
Nominations are being accepted for the 2007 ISSA Awards. Send nominations to poorer at issa dot org [More]
ISSA 2006 Award Winners
ISSA announced the winners of its Annual Awards. [More]
2006-2007 ISSA Annual Membership Report
The 2006-2007 ISSA Annual Membership Report has been posted. [More]
2007 ISSA International Board Election Results
The 2007 ISSA International Board of Directors election is complete and has been verified. The ballots have been counted and certified. [More]
2007 ISSA Annual Meeting
Join ISSA for the Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Presentation. Connect with the New ISSA International Board and Honor Industry Leaders. [More]
Endpoint security survey: be heard, qualify to win a Zune
As ISSA members represent the leaders in information security, we are conducting the 4th in a series of member surveys. This brief survey focuses on endpoint security status, in regards to your current opinions, future needs, and policies. With your participation you will have the opportunity to win a 30G Zune. [More]
ISSA Assumes Management and Ownership of the Secure Software Forum®
As a part of its commitment to providing security awareness, guidance and best practices, the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) today announced it has assumed management and ownership of the Secure Software Forum (SSF), an educational initiative co-created in 2005 by SPI Dynamics, Inc. and Microsoft Corp. to provide forums for the discussion of challenges, experiences and best practices around improved software security. [More]
Poll and Survey Results
See the results for recent member feedback initiatives, including What is your organization doing to prepare for the inevitable lost laptop?, and the recent ISSA/Microsoft survey. [More]
Data protection survey: be heard, qualify to win an X-box
As ISSA members represent the leaders in information security, we are conducting the 3rd in a series of member surveys. This brief survey focuses on data protection status, both in regards to your current opinions and future needs. With your participation you will have the opportunity to win one of two X-boxes. [More]
Latest ISSA Chapters: France, Chile, Oklahoma City!
The Information Systems Security Association, the industry's largest not-for-profit association of information security professionals around the world, is pleased to welcome our latest chapters: France, Chile and Oklahoma City. [More]
2006 ISSA International Awards - Call for Nominations
The calendar year 2006 ISSA International Awards Committee is now accepting nominations. Nominations have begun and all documentation for every nomination must be completed and submitted before December 31, 2006. Please take the time now to honor the people and chapters that make this organization great. [More]
ISSA Announces New Alliance with Microsoft
San Francisco – The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA), a worldwide not-for-profit organization of information security practitioners, today announced a new alliance with Microsoft Corp. to provide security training, education and networking opportunities to information security professionals around the world. [More]
Transition FAQ for ISSA Members
Effective June 30, 2006, the Information Systems Security Association has migrated its headquarters functions to an in-house team ready to serve you. This is an important milestone for our association as we seek to increase the scope of research and educational services we provide our membership. Please review our latest FAQs to understand how this impacts you. [More]