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Silicon Valley ISSA Chapter

The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) is a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals and practitioners. It provides educational forums, publications and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill and professional growth of its members.

Our chapter is comprised of over 250 Silicon Valley Information Security Staff, Consultants, Managers, Executives, and other business professionals. Our members come from Small Businesses and Fortune 100 companies. Our demographics are diverse, yet we share the common thread that we understand the criticality of Information Security as an enabler of today's key business objectives and the improvements that will come tomorrow.

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Upcoming Meetings

February 2026 Event: Screening of I Am Machine

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 5:30pm

Join the Silicon Valley ISSA community, in collaboration with the Pacific Hackers Association, for a special screening of I Am Machine, a thought-provoking documentary that explores the intersection of human identity, technology, and cybersecurity. The film follows the life and work of Len Noe, a white hat hacker and transhuman who has embedded multiple bio implants into his body.

March 2026: Cyber Threat Intelligence: What Actually Works

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - 5:30pm

Threat intelligence is everywhere. Feeds, dashboards, reports, alerts. Yet many organizations still struggle to turn intelligence into meaningful action.

Join Silicon Valley ISSA for a candid fireside conversation with Cyber Threat Intelligence Expert Joe Slowik and Chapter President Mike Skurko as they cut through the noise and explore what actually works in modern threat intelligence.

This discussion will move beyond theory and marketing language. Expect practical insights drawn from operational experience across government, national labs, and the private sector.

Training

CISSP Knowledge Transfer Program - Free Introduction Session

Register

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Date

Friday, January 16

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The Silicon Valley ISSA CISSP Knowledge Transfer Program is not a boot camp, cram course, or video library. It is a rigorous, instructor-led program designed to transfer strategic security knowledge that practitioners actually use in leadership, architecture, and decision-making roles.