ISSA E-News: October 30th, 2008

In this Issue

Call for Article Submissions to ISSA Journal
Register Now for e-Delivery of Your ISSA Journal
Watch Annual Membership Meeting On-Demand
Last Day for ISSA “Decision to Join” Survey
December 15 Nomination deadline for 2008 ISSA Awards
On-Demand Webcasts now available at www.issa.org
ISSA Events
Industry Events

Call for Article Submissions to ISSA Journal

As an ISSA member, you have unique knowledge and expertise to share with your colleagues about issues and trends in the industry. The ISSA Journal staff and volunteers are seeking thoughtful, insightful articles that will pique the interest of our readers – information security professionals including C-level executives – and offer practical and timely solutions. All articles are peer-reviewed by the Editorial Advisory Board.

Articles are typically 1,500-3,000 words and should be directed toward an international audience. The ISSA Journal does not accept articles promoting one company, business or piece of software. Topics must be vendor-neutral – describing technologies and trends – not selling a product. Complete guidelines can be found at http://www.issa.org/Downloads/TheISSAJournalGuidelines.pdf

Themes for 2009 have been established. What can you offer on these subjects?

January	Trusted Computing
February	Virtualization, Cloud Computing and Web 2.0
March	Business Continuity Planning/Disaster Recovery
April	PCI/State of Standards
May	Ethical Hacking, Investigation and Forensics
June	Policy, Ethics and Law
July	How to Succeed with Security
August	End of the Edge
September	Risk Management/Risk Analysis
October	Impact of Security in the Popular Press/History of Information Security
November	Application Security
December	Privacy

Share your knowledge and earn CPEs. Articles should be sent to the editor. For deadlines, refer to http://www.issa.org/Downloads/ISSA_EditorialCalendar09.pdf.

Register Now for e-Delivery of Your ISSA Journal

ISSA International is always looking for ways to make information more accessible to you. Beginning in January 2009, we will be offering the option to receive the monthly ISSA Journal in electronic format rather than in hard copy. You can now opt-in to this new alternative by updating your profile and your Journal will arrive electronically on the first of every month.

No need to worry for those who prefer the paper version; you will still receive your usual copy unless you opt-in to e-delivery.

Update your profile now for e-Delivery of your ISSA Journal »

Watch the ISSA Annual Membership Meeting On-Demand

The ISSA International Board of Directors invites you to view the Annual Meeting, Google Keynote and the Business Meeting through an on-demand webcast. Registration is free and open to all. View now »

ISSA Annual Membership Meeting and Keynote

Presentations Include:

ISSA Today and Tomorrow: Howard A. Schmidt, President ISSA International
Security in the Clouds: Sundar Raghavan, Google Enterprise
An introduction of newly-elected ISSA International Board of Directors

Thank you to our 2008 Annual Membership Meeting and webcast sponsor Google Apps Security and Compliance, powered by Postini.

ISSA Annual Business Meeting

The ISSA International Board and staff report on the association’s financial statement, election results, strategic planning, and accomplishments.

Launch webcast (ISSA login required) »

Last Day to Participate in ISSA “Decision to Join” Survey

The ISSA “Decision to Join” Membership Survey closes tomorrow night, October 31 at 12 midnight US Pacific Time. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and let us know what is important to you – and get a chance to win one of two $100 VISA gift cards.

If you did not receive the survey and would like to participate, please contact ISSA Headquarters or 866-349-5818 (Toll free within the US) or 206-388-4584 (International), extension 103.

December 15 Nomination deadline for 2008 ISSA Awards

Take time to recognize the outstanding individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to ISSA and the information security profession over the past year. The ISSA Awards Committee will be accepting nominations through December 15.

Acknowledge a fellow member of your Chapter. Winners will be honored at the Annual Awards Ceremony as guests of ISSA International. Recipients will also receive an award icon in recognition of their efforts for use on business cards and in correspondence.

Although the formal nomination must be submitted by your chapter president or a sitting member of the ISSA International Board of Directors, you can help by suggesting potential candidates and highlighting their accomplishments. Nomination guidelines are available for download by members (website account required).

Who would you choose for the following awards?

ISSA Hall of Fame for lifetime achievement and advancement of the profession.
Honor Roll for sustained meritorious conduct and advancement of ISSA.
Outstanding Chapter of the Year recognizes a chapter's ability to serve ISSA's mission and chapter members. Chapters must self-nominate to receive this award. Awards will be given in three categories for 2008:
- Fewer than 100 members
- 100-200 members
- More than 200 members
Outstanding Communications Program of the Year recognizes a chapter's contribution to the ISSA and the security profession based upon a chapter's effort to communicate with its members using its newsletter and website.
Security Professional of the Year recognizes a member's contribution to ISSA.
Outstanding Organization of the Year recognizes an organization's contribution to ISSA.
Nominations should be sent to the Chairperson of the Awards Committee at 2008_Awards@ISSA.org