[cochiselinux] ISSA Chapter Forming
- From: John DeLalla <jd@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: cochiselinux@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 28 May 2004 20:23:12 -0700
Cochise Linux Folks: There's a new ISSA chapter forming in Sierra Vista. If
you're interested in IT security, it might be worth your while to attend a
meeting and see what's this all about.
Monthly meetings are held at University of Arizona South Continuing Educatio=
n
Lab B156. The next meeting is June 7.
The group is designed for those who are interested in information security. =
An
IT security certification or clearance is NOT needed to join - just an inter=
est
in IT security. Benefits include networking opportunities, educational offer=
ings
and community service. Come learn about the chapter by attending the next
meeting!
June 7
5-6pm
UASCE B156
POC: Jeremy Schinzel 538-8580 jeremy.schinzel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Here are 10 Reasons to Join ISSA and some information on the group:
1. VOICE OF THE SECURITY PRACTITIONER ? The ISSA is an unbiased third party
made up solely of security practitioners and, as such, is not motivated by
politics nor profits; only the ethical professionalism of our members and th=
eir
dedication to protecting information resources in a professional manner. We =
are
?The Global Voice of Information Security?.
2. LOCAL CHAPTERS ? No other professional information security organization
provides local networking and educational opportunities. The ISSA?s local
chapters and its members can become one of your strongest allies when suppor=
t
is needed to get your job done. Visit http://www.issa.org to find a chapter
near you.
3. PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING - Take advantage of local ISSA Chapter meetings a=
nd
the ISSA Annual Conference to meet your peers and exchange information. Lear=
n
what other information security professionals in your area are doing, and sh=
are
your experiences and successes with colleagues in other ISSA chapters. Conta=
cts
developed through networking are extremely beneficial for benchmarking secur=
ity
practices and as a resource for you to validate security product functionali=
ty.
4. EDUCATION - The ISSA Chapter meetings, regional events, and the annual
conference serve as vital educational and professional resources, offering
in-depth and timely information about our industry. They provide an opportun=
ity
to obtain skills and solutions to further your success. Educational
opportunities include comprehensive workshops, seminars, exciting guest
speakers, and presentations on new technologies in the industry. ISSA also
provides members additional discounts to international security conferences.
5. CERTIFICATION - The ISSA is a founding contributor of the International
Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)=B2 which offers =
the
only comprehensive certification of Information Security Professionals. The
CISSP Certification provides you with tangible proof of professional compete=
ncy
and serves as a key component in professional skills development. It also
increases and demonstrates your knowledge in the field, provides personal an=
d
professional enrichment, and can enhance your job security and assist in car=
eer
advancement. ISSA membership provides opportunities to earn CPE credits to
maintain your CISSP Certification.
6. CAREER GROWTH ? The networking and training you receive through the ISSA
will provide a means to identify potential career opportunities and may get =
you
known to those in hiring positions. The ISSA also provides updated job posti=
ngs
on its web site.
7. LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Get involved ? promote information security in
your company, industry, and your community. At the local Chapter and ISSA
International Board levels, you can participate, learn, and help spread the
word about the vital importance of information security. Members can earn CP=
E
credits for participation on ISSA Boards.
8. RECOGNITION - Become an ISSA author or speaker. ISSA welcomes articles fr=
om
members for publication on the ISSA web site and in The ISSA Journal, former=
ly
known as PASSWORD. Share your ideas about security, management, solutions, a=
nd
innovation. Making a presentation about how you have applied security
technology to address risks or ways you have adapted practices to solve
problems helps other ISSA members and will identify you as an information
security professional who is willing to share ideas and experiences. Plus, y=
ou
can earn CISSP CPEs.
9. ACCESS TO INFORMATION ? The ISSA web site, http://www.issa.org, provides =
a
one-stop site for information professionals to quickly find useful informati=
on
on security technologies and practices. The ISSA Journal is the Association?=
s
monthly journal that provides members with up-to-date technical, association=
,
and chapter news.
10. ENDORSEMENTS FROM PEOPLE LIKE YOURSELF - Some great people are saying so=
me
wonderful things about the ISSA. Take a look at who they are and at what the=
y
said in the "Quotes from Members" section of our web siteAssociationone-stop
site for information professionals to quickly find useful information
on security technologies and practices. The ISSA Journal is the Association?=
s
monthly journal that provides members with up-to-date technical, association=
,
and chapter news.
10. ENDORSEMENTS FROM PEOPLE LIKE YOURSELF - Some great people are saying so=
me
wonderful things about the ISSA. Take a look at who they are and at what the=
y
said in the "Quotes from Members" section of our web siteAssociationone-stop
site for information professionals to quickly find useful information
on security technologies and practices. The ISSA Journal is the Association?=
s
monthly journal that provides members with up-to-date technical, association=
,
and chapter news.
10. ENDORSEMENTS FROM PEOPLE LIKE YOURSELF - Some great people are saying so=
me
wonderful things about the ISSA. Take a look at who they are and at what the=
y
said in the "Quotes from Members" section of our web siteAssociationone-stop
site for information professionals to quickly find useful information
on security technologies and practices. The ISSA Journal is the Association?=
s
monthly journal that provides members with up-to-date technical, association=
,
and chapter news.
10. ENDORSEMENTS FROM PEOPLE LIKE YOURSELF - Some great people are saying so=
me
wonderful things about the ISSA. Take a look at who they are and at what the=
y
said in the "Quotes from Members" section of our web siteAssociationonals to
quickly find useful information
on security technologies and practices. The ISSA Journal is the Association?=
s
monthly journal that provides members with up-to-date technical, association=
,
and chapter news.
10. ENDORSEMENTS FROM PEOPLE LIKE YOURSELF - Some great people are saying so=
me
wonderful things about the ISSA. Take a look at who they are and at what the=
y
said in the "Quotes from Members" section of our web siteAssociationone-stop
site for information professionals to quickly find useful information
on security technologies and practices. The ISSA Journal is the Association?=
s
monthly journal that provides members with up-to-date technical, association=
,
and chapter news.
10. ENDORSEMENTS FROM PEOPLE LIKE YOURSELF - Some great people are saying so=
me
wonderful things about the ISSA. Take a look at who they are and at what the=
y
said in the "Quotes from Members" section of our web siteAssociationone-stop
site for information professionals to quickly find useful information
on security technologies and practices. The ISSA Journal is the Association?=
s
monthly journal that provides members with up-to-date technical, association=
,
and chapter news.
10. ENDORSEMENTS FROM PEOPLE LIKE YOURSELF - Some great people are saying so=
me
wonderful things about the ISSA. Take a look at who they are and at what the=
y
said in the "Quotes from Members" section of our web site.
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