{"id":356,"date":"2020-02-06T00:19:48","date_gmt":"2020-02-06T07:19:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kern.issa.org\/?page_id=356"},"modified":"2020-02-06T00:19:48","modified_gmt":"2020-02-06T07:19:48","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kern.issa.org\/?page_id=356","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISSA is the community of choice for international cybersecurity professionals dedicated to advancing individual growth, managing technology risk and protecting critical information and infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)\u00ae 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.<\/p>\n<h2>Core Purpose<\/h2>\n<p>To promote a secure digital world.<\/p>\n<h2>Mission Statement<\/h2>\n<p>ISSA is a nonprofit organization for the information security profession committed to promoting effective cyber security on a global basis.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Being a respected forum for networking and collaboration<\/li>\n<li>Providing education and knowledge sharing at all career lifecycle stages<\/li>\n<li>Being a highly regarded voice of information security that influences public opinion, government legislation, education and technology with objective expertise that supports sound decision-making<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-264\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-264 wpv-pagination js-wpv-layout-has-pagination wpv-pagination-preload-images js-wpv-layout-preload-images wpv-pagination-preload-pages js-wpv-layout-preload-pages\" data-viewnumber=\"264\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;264&quot;,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;ajaxed&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slideh&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:0,&quot;max_pages&quot;:4,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/about-issa\/?wpv_view_count=264&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:[],&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/about-issa\/?wpv_view_count=264\">\n<div class=\"fl-post-grid-post\">\n<blockquote class=\"home-quote-card\"><p>My involvement in ISSA has opened up job opportunities and friendships that would have otherwise not existed. More specifically, I&#8217;ve been able to develop and sustain professional relationships that I can rely on going forward. In addition, serving as a chapter officer has helped strengthen my leadership skills, which in turn has made me more successful at my job.<\/p>\n<p><cite>William E. Smith, Jr. \u2013 Information Security Analyst,, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<p><i class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/div>\n<form class=\"wpv-filter-form js-wpv-filter-form js-wpv-filter-form-264 js-wpv-form-full\" action=\"https:\/\/www.issa.org\/about-issa\/?wpv_view_count=264\" autocomplete=\"off\" method=\"get\" name=\"wpv-filter-264\" data-viewnumber=\"264\" data-viewid=\"264\" data-viewhash=\"eyJuYW1lIjoiaG9tZXBhZ2UtdGVzdGltb25pYWxzIn0=\" data-viewwidgetid=\"0\" data-orderby=\"\" data-order=\"\" data-orderbyas=\"\" data-orderbysecond=\"\" data-ordersecond=\"\" 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data-attributes=\"[]\" data-environment=\"{&quot;current_post_id&quot;:0,&quot;parent_post_id&quot;:0,&quot;parent_term_id&quot;:0,&quot;parent_user_id&quot;:0,&quot;archive&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:[]}}\"><\/form>\n<h2>Core Values<\/h2>\n<p><strong><em>Integrity:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Evidenced by a reputation for trustworthiness earned through ethical, fair, transparent, and professional behavior.<\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Excellence<\/strong><\/i><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0Evidenced by a commitment to expertise and experience in our field.<\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Respect<\/strong><\/i><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0Evidenced in appreciation of the value of diverse perspectives and experience in promoting a culture of leadership and innovation in a global organization.<\/p>\n<h2>Strategic Goals<\/h2>\n<p><i>Goal A:\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Leadership:<\/strong><\/i>\u00a0ISSA will lead the global security community collaboration to protect society from security threats.<\/p>\n<p><i>Goal B:\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Program:<\/strong><\/i>\u00a0ISSA will provide the profession with highly qualified practitioners and high-quality education and training.<\/p>\n<p><i>Goal C:\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Influence:<\/strong><\/i>\u00a0ISSA will serve as a respected and trusted source and advisor on information security-related technology, education, standards, and legislation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/2ll3s9303aos3ya6kr1rrsd7-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/issa_international_bylaws__r.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ISSA International By-Laws<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Activities<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Organize and provide\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.issa.org\/2019-issa-international-summit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">international summits<\/a>, local\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.issa.org\/chapter\/\">chapter meetings<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.issa.org\/events\/\">seminars that offer educational programs<\/a>,\u00a0training, and valuable networking opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Provide access to information through the ISSA website as well as online e-newsletters\u00a0and in the monthly\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/issa.org\/Members\/Journal\/\">I<\/a>SSA Journal<\/li>\n<li>Earn CPE credits by attending chapter meetings,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.issa.org\/events\/category\/web-conference\/\">ISSA Web Conferences<\/a>, subscribing to the ISSA Journal or serving as a chapter or international council leader<\/li>\n<li>Offer opportunities for members to\u00a0volunteer\u00a0by joining committees, which provide leadership opportunities in the security industry<\/li>\n<li>Enhance professional stature and advance the profession by sharing your expertise as an event speaker or contributor to the ISSA Journal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Click on the link to\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.issa.org\/membership\/\">explore membership 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