Past Meetings

April 2026 Event: The Mission-Driven Founder: Moving from Technologist to Entrepreneur

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - 5:30pm

For technologists, solving complex problems is second nature. We build systems, mitigate risks, and innovate daily. But stepping out of the practitioner’s seat to launch a business requires a fundamentally different mindset—one driven not just by technology, but by mission.

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.

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.

December 2025 Event: SV-ISSA Winter Holiday Party

Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 5:30pm

Close the year with your SV-ISSA community at The Oxford in Sunnyvale. This members-first, invitation-only holiday event brings together security leaders, practitioners, and friends for relaxed networking, light bites, and a festive toast to 2025.

Attendance is by approval only. Please submit your RSVP; we review requests within one business day.

November 2025 Event: Modern CISO Realities — Leading with Impact, Building Trust, and Shaping the Future of Security

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - 5:30pm

The role of the CISO has evolved far beyond technical controls and compliance checklists — today’s security leaders must inspire trust, enable business growth, and shape organizational culture in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

​Join Silicon Valley ISSA for an engaging panel discussion moderated by Edward Frye, Head of Security at Luminary Cloud and past President of the Silicon Valley ISSA Chapter, featuring two renowned security leaders

October 2025 Event: The Alien & The AI Horizon: Navigating GenAI Security in 2025

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - 5:30pm

As organizations rapidly embrace generative AI technologies, cybersecurity professionals face an unprecedented challenge: securing systems that operate in fundamentally different ways than traditional IT infrastructure. This presentation provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and addressing the unique security landscape of GenAI applications.

September 2025 Event: Securing Digital Trust in the Age of Evolving Cyber Threats

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - 5:30pm

As digital transformation accelerates, businesses are increasingly dependent on secure technologies, data integrity, and trust across their ecosystems. In this session, Bindi Davé will share strategies for building and sustaining digital trust amidst evolving cyber threats. Drawing on her leadership experience at GoDaddy, DigiCert, and other global enterprises, she will explore how cybersecurity can drive business growth while protecting critical assets.

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