The role of information security executive continues to be redefined as the integration of business and technology as it evolves. While these new positions gain more authority and responsibility, peers must form a collaborative environment to foster knowledge and influence that will shape the profession.
ISSA is the community of choice for international cybersecurity professionals dedicated to advancing individual growth, managing technology risk and protecting critical information and infrastructure.
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.
ISSA offers you a network of 10,000 colleagues worldwide to support you in managing technology risk and protecting critical information and infrastructure. Enhance your professional stature, expand your peer network and achieve your personal career goals.
Tampa leads the state in high-wage STEM jobs and is quickly becoming a hub for IT companies of all shapes and sizes. The state boasts one of the largest software and computer systems design and integration industries in the U.S. and Tampa has emerged a leader in such specialized areas as cybersecurity and data science. The region is also home to Cyber Florida, a first-of-its-kind, shared resource that aims to make Florida the national leader in the emerging and critical field of cybersecurity.
Tampa Bay ISSA hosts two full day meetings, two half-day meetings, and one or two special events each year. Our full-day chapter meetings and events typically turnout between 50 to 150 attendees and are a great opportunity to network and learn about a wide range of information security related issues – and solutions.
MEMBER BENEFITS
We offer diverse training opportunities at regularly scheduled seminars, covering topics of interest to the information security community from local industry-recognizable names. Additionally, we are pleased to offer industry certification courses that qualify for CPE Credits.
95% of ISSA Members have 6+ years information security experience, and 79% of ISSA Members hold Corporate Management or Consultant positions.
Click our virtual link here for more information:
https://www.meetup.com/tampabay-issa/events/313174361/
Please feel free to visit us in person for the presentation at the Guidepoint office!
3030 N Rocky Point Dr W, Tampa FL, 33607
THIS EVENT IS FREE FOR THE PUBLIC
11am - 1pm EDT
Member
Monica is an Enterprise Territory Manager at Tenable, previously worked at Axonius, and Check Point Software. Monica is a graduate of Robert Morris University with a B.A. in Political Science.
Director of Vendor Relations
Matt Schwope, Sr CyberSecurity Recruiter at HireVergence, began his career in the cyber security industry in 2015. His first foray into IT (2005) was a Break/Fix for SMB's in the Tampa area. Matt's formal technical education is from the University of Florida where he studied Industrial Engineering and minor studies in Mathematics and Economics. In addition to staffing the CyberSecurity industry nationwide, Matt serves on the board of the ISSA Tampa Bay Chapter and mentors security students at the University of South Florida's CyberFlorida program.
Director of Web Development
Matthew Geary is employed as Senior Director of Information Technology and Information Security at BioDerm Inc., a healthcare portfolio company that designs and manufactures innovative and compassionate medical devices in Pinellas County, FL, and distributes durable medical equipment through a network of distributors, some wholly-owned, into hospitals, clinics, and patient homes. His tenure at BioDerm Inc. has built a first-rate information technology department impacting business growth, revenue, reducing expenses, and managing business risk in a highly regulated industries. Geary's skillset covers a diverse spectrum of information technology spanning across telecommunications, cloud infrastructure architecture, systems administration, enterprise resource planning systems, customer relationship management systems, software development, data analytics, website design, and people leadership. He is certified with a CISSP, CISA, CRISC, and has expertise in creating and managing SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and TCPA compliance programs.
As the Director of Web Development for Tampa Bay ISSA, he is responsible for the administrative and technical management of the website and email system.
Justin Baryza
Tenured channel professional with experience enabling partners of all sizes and pedigree. Deep knowledge of the channel ecosystem including VAR's, MSSP's, and Distributors. Served in various capacities including individual contributor roles and team lead.
Sales Director, Cyberint
Warren Shane, Sales Director at Cyberint, is a veteran cybersecurity sales leader with nearly a decade of experience spanning multiple technologies, including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, attack surface management, and more. Since 2016, Warren has been helping senior security leaders find and deploy the tools they need to protect their organizations. Warren is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and he currently lives in Windham, New Hampshire with his wife and 2 children.
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