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November Chapter Meeting Update

The ISSA Pittsburgh November Chapter Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

We will introduce the new board of directors and volunteers and provide an overview of the program changes for 2024 - 2025.
If you are interested in joining us for this event, please RSVP by 12:00 noon Eastern on Friday, November 15, 2024.  This will allow us time to work with our host Hackers Guild PGH to properly configure the meeting space and ensure we have enough refreshments.

Join us for a social event, as we introduce the new program, schedule of topics, and format of meetings. We anticipate gathering suggestions from members and attendees.

David Spehar, Google Mandiant, and James Ringold, Microsoft, will also lead an interactive discussion with attendees centered around the various publicly published threat reports, comparing, and contrasting the findings and discussing potential impact.

Please let us know if you can join us!
RSVP  by 12:00 noon Eastern on Friday, November 15, 2024.

Schedule of Events:
4:45pm - Light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages provided.
5:15pm - Chapter Board Introduction and Program Overview
5:30pm - Interactive Discussion around Threat Reports
6:30pm - Adjourn

Location:
Hackers Guild PGH
2247 Babcock Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237  

Top Ten Cyber Security Challenges 2024

  1. Growth of cybercrime: Costs are predicted to reach $10.5 trillion per year by 2025.
  2. Shortage of talent: The industry faces a lack of skilled professionals.
  3. Inclusion and diversity: Ensuring a diverse workforce.
  4. Remote and hybrid working: Securing remote work environments.
  5. New cybercrime tactics: Evolving threats and attack methods.
  6. Security in the crypto ecosystem: Protecting cryptocurrency and blockchain systems.
  7. Ransomware attacks: A major concern in the digital world.
  8. IoT attacks: Vulnerabilities in the Internet of Things.
  9. Cloud attacks: Risks associated with cloud computing.
  10. Phishing attacks: Targeting individuals through deceptive emails.

Top Ten Cyber Security Threats 2024

  1. Malware attacks (viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, ransomware)
  2. Social engineering attacks
  3. Supply chain attacks
  4. Man-in-the-middle attacks
  5. Denial-of-service attacks
  6. Injection attacks
  7. Phishing attacks
  8. Vulnerabilities in cloud
  9. IoT attacks
  10. Low data management

Top Ten Cyber Security Hard Skills

  1. Network Security and Protocols
  2. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
  3. Incident Response and Threat Hunting
  4. Cybersecurity Frameworks and Standards Compliance
  5. Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment
  6. Encryption and Cryptography
  7. Cloud Security and Virtualization
  8. Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  9. Forensic Analysis Techniques
  10. Scripting and Automation

Top Ten Cyber Security Soft Skills

  1. Communication and Articulation
  2. Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
  3. Attention to Detail and Diligence
  4. Adaptability and Flexibility
  5. Teamwork and Collaboration
  6. Emotional Intelligence and Stress Management
  7. Time Management and Prioritization
  8. Continuous Learning and Curiosity
  9. Ethical Judgment and Integrity
  10. Leadership and Influence
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Pittsburgh ISSA Community,

 As we prepare to launch our new series of monthly meetings, the board wants to align the content and sponsorship to your interests and needs. Our goal is to develop Pittsburgh's Security Professionals into future industry leaders by addressing top security challenges and threats, and increasing top technical and core business skills.

We Need Your Input:  
Topics: What security issues, tools, or skills would you like to see covered? Whether it's emerging threats, policy updates, or hands-on workshops, we want to hear from you.

Sponsors: Are there specific companies or experts you’d like us to feature? Your suggestions will help us bring valuable resources and insights to our meetings.

How to Submit: Please send your ideas and suggestions to Contact@PittsburghISSA.org

We appreciate your input and look forward to your contributions to make our meetings even more relevant and impactful.

Calendar of Meetings and Topics

November 2024

Threat Landscape 2024
Join us for a casual overview of the threat landscape over soft-drinks and appetizers.
We will discuss various threat intelligence publications, and impacts of threats to companies and individuals.

December 2024

Network Artifacts
We will discuss network security topics and walk through network based security techniques still useful in todays hybrid-cloud environments.

January 2025

Network Hands-On
Bring a laptop and join us for some hands on with packet captures to identify patterns and threats through the network.

February 2025

Cyber Security for Managers
We will walk through preparations  needed to discuss technical topics with non-technical audiences, such as lawyers, accountants, managers and executives.

March 2025

SEIM 101
Join us for an introduction to Security Information and Event Management.
We will discuss SEIM and different approaches to collecting and processing logs.

April 2025

SEIM Hands-On
Bring a laptop and join us to get some hands on time reviewing logs from various sources and discussion around SEIM and logging.

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You are always welcome to contact us.
We look forward to hearing from you!

If you would like to volunteer, sponsor or present at an upcoming chapter meeting, send us an email.

Contact@PittsburghISSA.org

Our chapter meetings are scheduled to be held at the new Hackers Guild PGH
2247 Babcock Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Contact@PittsburghISSA.org

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