ISSA Los Angeles Chapter

11/26/2025

Join us for the 2025 Cybersecurity Community Holiday Celebration!
📅 December 17 | 📍 Los Angeles

Come network with colleagues, reconnect with friends, and meet new professionals across the SoCal cybersecurity community! Enjoy cybersecurity games, a buffet dinner, drinks, dessert, and an unforgettable keynote — plus earn 2 CPE credits.

We’re excited to welcome Josh Peltz, survivor of the “Miracle on the Hudson” flight, featured on CNN, The New York Times, Oprah, Dr. Phil, and more. Josh will share inspiring lessons from his experience and connect them to real-world cybersecurity incident response.

Hosted by ISSA-LA, AITP-LA, WSC, CSA LA & OC, WITI, and Women in Big Data SoCal.
A perfect way to close out 2025 with the region’s top cybersecurity leaders!

🎟 Register now — prices increase soon:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-holiday-meeting-with-issa-la-aitp-la-wsc-csa-la-csa-oc-wibd-witi-tickets-1964596511050

10/09/2025

Cybersecurity + Afternoon by the Water? Yes, please!

Come join the one and only ISSA Los Angeles Chapter for an inspiring afternoon meeting by the water! 🌊
📅 October 16 | 3:00 – 6:30 PM | Burton Chace Park, Marina del Rey

We’ve got two incredible talks lined up:
🎤 Behind the Name: Unmasking DNS Threats to the Healthcare Industry – with Chris Usserman, CTO, Infoblox Public Sector

🎤 Cybersecurity and AI Considerations for U.S. Medical Devices – with Diane Kulisek, Founder & Consultant, DianeKulisek.com

Enjoy:
🍴 A delicious dinner buffet
🤝 Networking with local cyber pros
📚 2 CPE credits
🌅 A stunning harbor view

Location: Burton Chace Park Community Center
13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
(Park in Lot 77, right next door.)

🎟️ Register before prices go up:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unmasking-dns-threats-cybersecurity-considerations-for-medical-devices-tickets-1690082685809

Big thanks to our sponsor Comcast Business, powering Los Angeles businesses with secure connectivity solutions.

Come network with your friends, make new friends, and hear 2 great talks in a beautiful setting

09/30/2025

Join ISSA-LA for an Evening of Cybersecurity Insights!

📅 Date: Oct 16, 2025
📍 Location: Community Center, Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

With panoramic harbor views, a delicious dinner buffet, and opportunities to network with fellow cybersecurity leaders, this event promises to be both enriching and inspiring.

🎤 Featured Talks:

Behind the Name: Unmasking DNS Threats to the Healthcare Industry – Chris Usserman, CTO, Infoblox Public Sector

Cybersecurity and AI Considerations for U.S. Medical Devices – Diane Kulisek, Founder & Quality Systems/Regulatory Affairs Consultant at https://ow.ly/AGrI50X4F3p

💡 Learn how DNS abuse threatens patient safety and compliance, plus gain actionable steps to meet FDA cybersecurity requirements for AI-enabled devices.

👉 Register before prices go up!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unmasking-dns-threats-cybersecurity-considerations-for-medical-devices-tickets-1690082685809

🅿️ Parking: Lot 77 next door to the Community Center.

Thanks to our sponsor Comcast Business, empowering LA businesses with reliable connectivity and secure networking solutions.

Sponsorships for this and all of our events are available. Please contact [email protected]

Come network with your friends, make new friends, and hear 2 great talks in a beautiful setting

09/17/2025

Come network and enjoy the sunset!

The Los Angeles ISSA Annual Security Summit and Women in Security Forum return to beautiful Santa Monica for two days of impactful learning and networking.

🎤 We challenge you to have a better day than one spent with your peers and top-tier speakers at an oceanfront venue!

📅 ISSA-LA Security Summit – Sept 18, 2025

🔐 Summit 2025: Be at the forefront of today’s most critical information security challenges. Cybersecurity and IT leaders will gather to share insights, tackle new threats, and explore innovative solutions.

🤝 Sponsorships available – reach out to [email protected]

👉 Register now: https://summit.issala.org/summit-2025/

09/04/2025

🎙️ David Spark from the CISO Series Podcast is giving a special shoutout to our upcoming ISSA-LA Security Summit & Women in Security Forum!

👉 Be part of a live CISO Series Podcast recording at the beautiful Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica, as part of the ISSA-LA Cyber Security Summit 2025.

Joining David on stage:
🎤 Quincey Collins, CSO, Sheppard Mullin
🎤 Jeff Steadman, Deputy CISO, Corning Incorporated

📅 When: Sept 18, 2025 – Doors open 8:30 AM | Recording in the afternoon

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind chance to learn, network, and experience a podcast recording by the beach.

👉 Watch David’s promo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64UTMRIbzwM
🎟️ Use the special discount code to save on tickets!
🔗 Register: https://summit.issala.org/summit-2025/
or Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/issa-la-cyber-security-summit-2025-women-in-security-forum-tickets-1351241151659

🙏 Huge thanks to our sponsors: Adaptive Security & Dropzone AI
🤝 Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

09/04/2025

We’re excited to share that David Spark from the CISO Series Podcast has given a special shoutout to our upcoming ISSA-LA Security Summit & Women in Security Forum!

👉 Join David Spark for another CISO Series Podcast recording!
We’ll be in wonderful Los Angeles, right on the beach at the Annenberg Community Beach House, as part of the ISSA-LA Cyber Security Summit 2025.

Joining David on stage will be:
🎤 Quincey Collins, CSO, Sheppard Mullin
🎤 Jeff Steadman, Deputy CISO, Corning Incorporated

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, network, and experience a live podcast recording by the beach!

👉 Watch David’s promo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64UTMRIbzwM

🔗 Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/issa-la-cyber-security-summit-2025-women-in-security-forum-tickets-1351241151659
https://summit.issala.org/summit-2025/

WHEN: September 18, 2025. Doors open at 8:30 am and we'll be recording in the afternoon.

Huge thanks to our sponsor, Adaptive Security and Dropzone AI
🤝 Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]

ISSA LA Annual Security Summit Join us at Southern California's premier cybersecurity event GET TICKETS SEE SCHEDULE SUMMIT 2025 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS & SPECIAL GUESTS Purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/issa-la-cyber-security-summit-2025-women-in-security-forum-tickets-1351241151659 Join us...

08/12/2025

🚨 ISSA-LA Aug 20 Monthly Dinner Meeting 🚨
5:30 – 9:00 PM | 23 years of bringing Cybersecurity Leaders together in SoCal

Join us for a powerhouse Cybersecurity Leaders Panel featuring top experts who’ve been in the room when critical security decisions were made.

🔍 Topics:

- AI risks & emerging threats
- Nation-state attacks
- Real-world security lessons & takeaways you can apply to your organization

Moderator: Richard Greenberg, CISSP – Cybersecurity Leader, CISO, Advisor, and Speaker with 40+ years in IT & Security.

Panelists:
Kevin Cardwell – President, Cyber2Labs, former DoD Red Team Leader
Nikolay Chernavsky – CISO, ISSquared Inc.
Steven Weil – Director of Cybersecurity, Point B
Michael Wylie, MBA, CISSP – Senior Director, Global Managed Threat Hunting

📍 Location: Scopely, Inc., 3505 Hayden Avenue Culver City, CA 90232
🎟 Register Now before prices go up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cybersecurity-leaders-panel-tickets-1426087930389

If you protect data, people, or infrastructure, this is where you need to be. Don’t miss it!

Come network with your friends, make new friends, and hear a great panel.

08/11/2025

Sip, Secure & Socialize: Exclusive Cybersecurity & IT Happy Hour 🥂

Los Angeles ISSA & AITP-LA invite you to a joint happy hour celebration on Aug 27, 2025!

Whether you’re defending networks or deploying next-gen infrastructure, take a break from the screens and connect with fellow professionals who speak your language. Enjoy craft cocktails, gourmet bites, and meaningful conversations with industry leaders, innovators, and potential partners.

📅 Date: Aug 27, 2025
📍 Location: 11520 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
🕔 Time: 5:30–8:30 PM

🎟 Register before prices go up! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cybersecurity-it-professionals-networking-happy-hour-tickets-1564664486599

✨ Sponsorships available for this event, our monthly meetings, and the Cybersecurity Summit.
📧 Contact: [email protected]

Check out our upcoming monthly dinner meetings too!

07/16/2025

🌴 The ISSA-LA Security Summit & CISO Forum Are Back at the Beach! 🌴

Sponsorships are now OPEN for the premier two-day cybersecurity event in Los Angeles!
📅 CISO Forum – Sept 17, 2025
📅 Summit & Women in Security Forum – Sept 18, 2025
🔗 Learn more: https://summit.issala.org

💼 Showcase your cutting-edge solutions to a room full of cybersecurity leaders and decision-makers from top companies. Sponsoring the ISSA-LA Summit puts your brand front and center with IT security professionals who are actively looking for innovative products and services.

🌅 And yes, the networking happens steps from the sand, with a stunning Santa Monica sunset as your backdrop!

🚀 Don’t miss this chance to generate high-quality leads and elevate your brand at LA’s most anticipated security event. Be part of the conversation and dominate it.

07/02/2025

🌴 LA ISSA Annual Summit Back at the Beach! 🌴

The Los Angeles ISSA Annual Security Summit and Women in Security Forum return to beautiful Santa Monica for two days of impactful learning and networking.

We challenge you to have a better day than one spent with your peers and top-tier speakers at an oceanfront venue!

📅 CISO Forum – Sept 17, 2025
📅 ISSA-LA Security Summit – Sept 18, 2025

🔐 Summit 2025: Be at the forefront of today’s most critical information security challenges. Cybersecurity and IT leaders will gather to share insights, tackle new threats, and explore innovative solutions.

👉 Register now before prices go up: https://summit.issala.org/summit-2025

Sponsorships available – reach out to [email protected]

ISSA LA Annual Security Summit Join us at Southern California's premier cybersecurity event GET TICKETS SEE SCHEDULE SUMMIT 2025 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS & SPECIAL GUESTS Join us September 18, 2025 to address the most critical information security challenges facing individuals and organizations today. Dedic...

06/18/2025

Join the one and only ISSA-LA as we celebrate 23 years of bringing cybersecurity leaders together.

June 18 Monthly Dinner Meeting
🕠 Wednesday, June 18 | 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Accenture – 1003 E 4th Place, Los Angeles
🚗 Free Parking | Buffet Dinner & Drinks

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect with the best in SoCal cybersecurity!

Featuring:
🔹 Karina Klever, CEO/CISO at Klever Compliance – "Practical Ways to Strengthen Your GRC Program"
🔹 Ron Dilley, Principal Cyber Security Architect at IS2 – "Cybersecurity and AI: Advancements, Workforce Impact, and Future Challenges"

📌Register now before prices go up! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/practical-ways-to-strengthen-your-grc-program-tickets-1312131654099

👉 Let’s build community, share knowledge, and grow stronger together.

Come network with your friends, make new friends, and hear two great talks about Cybersecurity.

06/11/2025

🎉 Special Offer for the CyberRisk Collaborative Leadership Exchange – June 24 in Los Angeles! Join us and visit the ISSA-LA Chapter table!

📬 ISSA Los Angeles members — check your inbox for exclusive discount codes to attend this premier event! Didn’t receive the email? Reach out and we’ll get you taken care of.

Step into a dynamic forum where cybersecurity leaders and decision-makers come together to navigate today’s complex threat landscape and shape the future of our industry.

🔐 What to Expect:
✔️ Strategic discussions on emerging threats & cyber resilience
✔️ Expert-led sessions revealing cutting-edge security strategies
✔️ High-impact networking with peers & industry leaders

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to connect, learn, and lead.

👉 Register here: https://events.cyberriskcollaborative.com/june-2025-losangeles-ciso-leadership-exchange/begin

If this is your first time joining us at a CyberRisk Collaborative event, please select First Time Applicant to ensure the most welcoming experience!