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

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 5:30pm

In the past few years, venture capitalists have poured hundreds of millions of dollars into startups developing “cybersecurity digital employees.” These AI-powered agents are engineered to replace or augment human roles in security operations—from SOC analysts to incident responders. Meanwhile, threat actors are deploying their own offensive AI agents capable of persistent and autonomous attacks.

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 5:30pm

They say the world runs on open source—but your business runs on commercial software. From ERP systems to messaging platforms, these tools are deeply embedded in your operations. And they’re under attack.

​According to a recent Gartner survey, 83% of cybersecurity professionals uncover risks embedded within vendor applications after deployment. Traditional methods—like SBOMs and questionnaires—just aren’t enough.

Current Job Postings

Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - 9:15pm

Contact Us

The SV-ISSA board welcomes all suggestions and feedback from its members.

Please email us at webmaster@sv-issa.org

Training

2025 CISSP Review Course starting May 8th

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Course Highlights:

  • Weekly Chapter Coverage: Dive deep into all 21 CISSP chapters.
  • Expert-Led Sessions: Learn from seasoned cybersecurity professionals.
  • Work with industry cohorts: Participants develop unique network of colleagues

Course Schedule:

  • Starting: Thursday, May 8th, 2025
  • Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM PST
  • Duration: 21 Weekly Sessions (One chapter per week)

Required Textbooks: