Past Meetings

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.

July 2025 Event: What You Don’t See Can Hurt You — SaaS Security War Stories and Lessons Learned

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 5:30pm

What You Don’t See Can Hurt You: A CISO and CEO Unpack SaaS Security Issues and share real-world war stories that can blindside any organization.

​Join us for an exclusive fireside chat featuring Jimmy Sanders, President of ISSA International and former CISO at Netflix, alongside Kevin Hanes, CEO at Reveal Security. Gain critical insights from these seasoned security leaders as they pull back the curtain on SaaS security risks, explore real-world incidents, and share actionable lessons learned from the trenches of cybersecurity leadership.

June 2025 Event: Agent vs Agent: The Future of AI-Powered Cyber Warfare

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.

May 2025 Event: Inside the Cyber Trenches: Lessons from the FBI and the CISO Frontlines

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 5:30pm

Join us for an unforgettable evening as ISSA Silicon Valley presents a rare fireside chat between Marnie Wilking, Chief Security Officer at Booking.com, and Supervisory Special Agent Scott Hellman of the FBI. Get an insider’s perspective on the real-world battles cybersecurity leaders face—and how collaboration with law enforcement can tip the scales in your favor.

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