Upcoming Meetings

May 2026 Event: Back to Basics - How We Get Cybersecurity Wrong and How to Do It Right

Date:

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - 5:30pm

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Topic:

Cybersecurity is more than tools and tech—it’s strategy, influence, and impact. In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, organizations continue to face breaches despite significant investments. Why? Because true security requires more than reactive defenses.

Join us for an eye-opening session where you’ll discover how to shift from firefighting to foresight. Learn how Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) can become your secret weapon for driving meaningful change, building trust, and aligning cybersecurity with business success. This is your opportunity to step up, think bigger, and chart a path from practitioner to strategic leader.

Key Topics Covered

Why breaches still happen despite large cybersecurity budgets
Transitioning from reactive security to proactive strategy
Leveraging GRC to influence business outcomes
Aligning cybersecurity with enterprise risk and business goals
Building trust and credibility with executive stakeholders
Practical applications of NIST frameworks and Zero Trust principles

Why Attend

Gain strategic insights beyond tools and technical controls
Learn directly from an industry-recognized cybersecurity leader
Elevate your role from practitioner to trusted advisor
Network with peers across cybersecurity and technology sectors
Walk away with actionable frameworks to strengthen your organization

Agenda

5:30 – 6:00 | In-person Networking
5:55 – 6:00 | Virtual Session Starts
6:00 – 6:15 | ISSA Chapter Business
6:15 – 7:00 | Presentation
7:00 – 8:00 | Food & Refreshments

Speaker:

Mea Clift is the Chief Information Security Officer at Cengage, and is a highly respected cybersecurity executive with decades of experience in innovation, leadership, and mission-driven strategy. She specializes in bridging cybersecurity with enterprise risk, guiding organizations on emerging threats, maturity models, and strategic resilience.

A recognized leader in GRC, Mea champions frameworks like NIST, Zero Trust, and supply chain security. She is known for translating complex technical risks into clear, actionable insights for executives. A 2024 Cyversity Educator of the Year, published author, and mentor, she is also an advocate for diversity in cybersecurity through organizations like WiCyS, Cyversity, and ISACA.

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June 2026 Event: Defending the Future - Securing AI in an Era of Cyber Threats

Date:

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 5:30pm

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Topic:

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming cybersecurity—but it’s also reshaping the threat landscape. As adversaries increasingly exploit AI models for offensive cyber operations, organizations must rethink how they secure systems, protect infrastructure, and deploy AI responsibly.

Join us for an exclusive session featuring Tiffany Saadé, a leader at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and policy. This talk will explore how AI is being misused, how defenders can stay ahead, and what it takes to build secure, resilient AI systems in today’s high-stakes environment.

Key Topics Covered

How adversaries exploit AI models for cyber operations
AI red-teaming: identifying vulnerabilities before attackers do
Building secure-by-design AI systems
Protecting critical infrastructure with AI-driven defenses
Bridging AI security with policy, governance, and national security
Real-world applications of AI in cyber defense

Why Attend

Gain insider knowledge on emerging AI-driven cyber threats
Learn cutting-edge strategies used by industry and government leaders
Network with cybersecurity professionals and decision-makers
Walk away with actionable insights for securing AI systems
Be part of a timely conversation shaping the future of cybersecurity

Agenda:

Speaker:

Tiffany Saadé
Product Manager for AI Defense at Cisco, Tiffany leads the design and deployment of AI security capabilities across AI-enabled products. Her expertise spans model misuse threat mapping, LLM red-teaming, and secure-by-design controls.

She holds a Master’s in Cyber Policy & Security from Stanford, contributes to national AI strategies, and collaborates with global leaders across NATO, the U.S. government, and international institutions. Tiffany’s work bridges technical innovation with policy impact, making her a leading voice in AI security.

Location:

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July 2026: Frenemy Mine: Thirty years of Watching Security and Identity Fight the Wrong War

Date:

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 5:30pm

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Topic:

Criminals no longer break in—they simply log in.

Your digital identity strategy may be quietly draining revenue, eroding trust, and exposing vulnerabilities you can’t afford. Most organizations capture only 25% of identity’s potential value, leaving billions untapped while treating identity as just another IT burden.

In “Mastering Digital Identity: From Risk to Revenue,” this session reframes identity as your most powerful product. Discover why traditional approaches fail and how the Identity Product Owner framework transforms identity into a profit engine—aligning security, privacy, and customer experience with real business outcomes.

Through breach anatomies, real-world case studies, and proven strategies, you’ll learn how to unlock identity’s full value, energize your workforce, and build lasting customer trust. In today’s digital economy, identity strategy isn’t optional—it’s where competitive advantage begins.

Key Topics Covered

Why identity strategies fail—and how to fix them
Turning identity into a revenue-generating product
The Identity Product Owner framework
Real-world breach anatomies and lessons learned
Aligning security, privacy, and customer experience
Reducing fraud and account takeover risks
Unlocking measurable business value from identity

Why Attend

Learn how to convert identity from a cost center into a profit driver
Gain insights from one of the most influential leaders in digital identity
Walk away with actionable strategies for immediate impact
Stay ahead of identity-based threats and evolving attack patterns
Connect with cybersecurity and technology professionals
Strengthen both security posture and business performance

Agenda

Speaker:

Eve Maler
Founder & President, Venn Factory

Eve Maler is one of the world’s leading authorities on digital identity and trust. An award-winning standards pioneer, she has co-founded and shaped the foundational systems enterprises rely on today—from early internet protocols to modern identity and access frameworks.

Eve led identity innovation at Sun Microsystems and ForgeRock, guiding ForgeRock as CTO through Series E, IPO, and acquisition. Today, she works with executive teams to transform identity from hidden infrastructure into a visible business advantage—reducing fraud and account takeover, improving conversion and customer experience, accelerating delivery, and empowering users with meaningful control over their data.

Location:

To be announced