ISSA-COS

Cyber Focus Week
2023-03-28 08:00 - 2023-03-30 17:00 (America/Chicago) | UCCS, 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO, 80918, United States
Cyber Focus Week

March 28 – 30, 2023
Cyber Focus Tech Tour (3/28)
Cyber Focus Career Fair (3/29)
Cyber Focus Forum (3/30)
Click HERE for more info and to register!

ISSA-COS Apr'23 Board Meeting
2023-04-04 18:00 - 20:00

April 2023 ISSA-COS Chapter Meeting
2023-04-18 18:00 - 19:30 | UCCS Kevin W. O’Neil Education and Research Center, 3650 N Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80907
Come join us for the April Chapter Meeting!
Speaker: Mr. Joseph Cheung
Topic: “Implications of Legal, in Cybersecurity”
Description: A deep dive discussion of how important a collaborative partnership between lawyers and cybersecurity practitioners are, with Joseph Cheung. A cybersecurity practitioner with senior executive experience, who is also an Adjunct Professor of Cybersecurity for the Sturm College of Law at Denver University.
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April 2023 ISSA-COS Mini Seminar
2023-04-22 09:00 - 12:00
Come join us online for the April 2023 Mini Seminar!
0900-0910 Opening/welcome remarks, introduce first speaker
0910-0955 Frank Gearhart “CISSP, A Review of the Communications and Network Security Domain” (and Q&A)
0955-1005 Introduce second speaker
1005-1050 Joseph Cheung, “Combining Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC) and Risk Management for a ‘slightly’ Less Risky Environment” (and Q&A)
1050-1100 Introduce final speaker
1100-1145 Daniel Pietragallo, “The nexus between the rise of State Data Privacy Laws and opportunities in Cybersecurity” (and Q&A)
1145-1200 Closing remarks
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ISSA-COS May '23 Board Meeting
2023-05-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual with GoTo Meeting

May 2023 ISSA-COS Chapter Meeting
2023-05-16 18:00 - 19:30 | UCCS Kevin W. O’Neil Education and Research Center, 3650 N Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80907
Come join us for the May ISSA-COS Chapter Meeting

Speaker: Brian Hileman
Topic: Navigating the Ecosystem of Modern Data Protection
Synopsis: Brian, the creator of the DLP Test, provides a comprehensive overview of data security that covers discovery, protection, and implementation across multiple infrastructure layers. He applies a range of techniques to safeguard data and mitigate potential risks based on a wide array of data security solutions.
REGISTER HERE!

May 2023 ISSA-COS Mini Seminar
2023-05-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual with GoTo Meeting
Come join us for our May 2023 mini seminar. We will be again be hosting multiple speakers with subjects like Computer Forensics, Access Control, and more!
This will be a virtual session, so please join us online.
Register HERE!

ISSA-COS CISSP Exam Prep 2023 Session 1
2023-06-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual with GoTo Meeting
ISSA-COS is hosting a 40-Hour CISSP Examination Preparation Seminar
Location: GoToMeeting Online
Dates: June 3rd, 9th, 10th, 17th, 23rd, and 24th(6 class sessions)
Times: Check in before 8:00 AM on June 3rd
Class runs from 8 AM to 5 PM on Saturday June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
Class runs from 2 PM to 6 PM on Friday June 9th and June 23rd
Cost:
Current ISSA members – FREE!
Current ISSA members with CISSP Auditing- FREE!
Non ISSA and Trial Members – $150
ISSA members, please register for class via EventBrite.
If you’re interested in volunteering as an instructor or support staff, please contact our Training leads at: Training@ISSA-COS.org.
Updated COURSE CONTENT and In-Chapter CISSP-certified Instructors:

CISSP Test Objectives & Exam Tips
Each block of instruction covers the exam objectives
All Instructors are CISSP Certified

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:

Security and Risk Management
Identity and Access Management
Asset Security
Security Assessment and Testing
Security Architecture & Engineering
Security Operations
Communication and Network Security
Software Development Security

TO BECOME A MEMBER OF ISSA visit: www.issa.org/ Join ISSA. Specify the Colorado Springs Chapter.
Tickets go Live April 21st at 0800. Click HERE!

ISSA-COS Jun'23 Board Meeting
2023-06-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual with GoTo Meeting

Mentoring Matters Meeting Cancelled
2023-06-08 16:45 - 19:30 | UCCS Kevin W. O’Neil Education and Research Center, 3650 N Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80907
Due to unforseen events, this meeting has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
ISSA-COS Mentor Program
Join ISSA-COS for June 2023 Mentoring Matters Meeting.
Date: June 8th, 2023 4:45 PM – 7:30 PM
UCCS Kevin O’Neal bldg
3650 N. Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Agenda: Cancelled

ISSA-COS CISSP Exam Prep 2023 Session 2
2023-06-09 14:00 - 18:00 | Virtual with GoTo Meeting

ISSA-COS CISSP Exam Prep 2023 Session 3
2023-06-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual with GoTo Meeting

ISSA-COS Members Only Bier Garten
2023-06-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Black Forest Brewing Company, 11590 Black Forest Rd. #50, Black Forest, CO, 80908, United States
Members_Only_Biergarten_Jun 2023
Come join us for our Members Only Bier Garten at:

Black Forest Brewing Company
11590 Black Forest Rd. #50
Black Forest, CO 80908
Register HERE!

ISSA-COS CISSP Exam Prep 2023 Session 4
2023-06-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual with GoTo Meeting

ISSA-COS CISSP Exam Prep 2023 Session 5
2023-06-23 14:00 - 18:00 | Virtual with GoTo Meeting

ISSA-COS CISSP Exam Prep 2023 Session 6
2023-06-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual with GoTo Meeting

ISSA-COS Jul '23 Board Meeting
2023-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual with GoTo Meeting

July 2023 ISSA-COS Chapter Meeting
2023-07-18 18:00 - 19:30 | UCCS Kevin W. O’Neil Education and Research Center, 3650 N Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80907
Speaker: Mr. Art (Coop) Cooper, PCIP (Payment Card Industry Professional), CISSP. Coauthor of 2023 book, “The Definitive Guide to PCI DSS Version 4.” ISSA Leader and International Award Winner.
Topic: The Latest on PCI/DSS: What every cybersecurity professional needs to know about this ubiquitous
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 (6:00 – 7:30pm MST)Location: UCCS Kevin O’Neil Cyber Research and Education Center3650 N. Nevada Ave.Colorado Spring, CO 80907
Dinner will not be provided. This will be a brown bag event.
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July 2023 ISSA-COS Mini Seminar
2023-07-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual with GoTo Meeting

ISSA-COS Aug '23 Board Meeting
2023-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual with GoTo Meeting

ISSA-COS September 2023 Mentoring Mixer
2023-08-14 08:00 - 17:00 | UCCS Kevin W. O’Neil Education and Research Center, 3650 N Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80907
Come Join Us for our September Mentoring Mixer!

Time
Duration
Activity

4:45 – 5:00 PM
15m
Doors Open – Free Food, Drinks, and Networking

5:00 – 5:15 PM
15m
Opening Remarks; Raffle Prize Drawing #1

5:15 – 5:30 PM
15m
Sponsor Recognition – ClearedCareers & RapidAscent

5:30 – 5:40 PM
10m
Mentor Introductions

5:40 – 6:10 PM
30m
Speed Mentoring Session #1

Three (3) 10-minute speed mentoring sessions

6:10 – 6:15 PM
5m
Break – Raffle Prize Drawing #2

6:15 – 6:30 PM
15m
Soft Skill Coaching #1 – “How to accurately read a job description”

6:30 – 7:00 PM
30m
Speed Mentoring Session #2

Three (3) 10-minute speed mentoring sessions

7:00 – 7:05 PM
5m
Break – Raffle Prize Drawing #3

7:05 – 7:20 PM
15m
Soft Skill Coaching #2 – “How to decide what track in cybersecurity is the best fit for you

7:20 – 8:00 PM
10m
Closing Remarks, Raffle Prize Drawing #3, Open Networking until 8:00PM

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August 2023 ISSA-COS Chapter Meeting
2023-08-15 18:00 - 19:30 | UCCS Kevin W. O’Neil Education and Research Center, 3650 N Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80907
Register HERE!

August 2023 ISSA-COS Mini Seminar
2023-08-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual with GoTo Meeting

ISSA-COS August 2023 Mini Seminar
2023-08-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual, CO, United States
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Security + SY0-601 September Review Session 2
2023-08-20 08:00 - 17:00
Click the picture or HERE to register! (Please note: Registration closes prior to Session 1 on 9 September.)

Security + SY0-601 September Review Session 3
2023-08-20 08:00 - 17:00

ISSA-COS Sep '23 Board Meeting
2023-08-29 18:00 - 20:00

ISSA-COS Mentoring Mixer
2023-09-07 17:00 - 20:00 | UCCS Kevin W. O’Neil Education and Research Center, 3650 N Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80907
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Security + SY0-601 September Review Session 1
2023-09-09 08:00 - 16:00 | Virtual with GoTo Meeting

Peak Cyber Symposium
2023-09-12 08:00 - 2023-09-14 17:00
September 12 – 14, 2023
Peak Cyber CTF Challenge (9/12 – AM)
Peak Cyber Career Fair (9/12 – PM)
Peak Cyber Conference (9/13 – 9/14)
