Information Systems Security Association International (ISSA Intl)

Information Systems Security Association International (ISSA Intl) Developing and Connecting Cybersecurity Leaders Globally

The Information System Security Association (ISSA)® is the community of choice for international cybersecurity professionals dedicated to advancing individual growth, managing IT risk and protecting critical information and infrastructure. ISSA is about trust, relationships, and upholding the highest code of ethics for leaders of all organizational levels.

What data could an attacker learn about your organization without ever accessing personal or classified information?The ...
06/19/2026

What data could an attacker learn about your organization without ever accessing personal or classified information?

The featured article in the May/June 2026 ISSA Journal explores the concept of implicative data and why security teams need to think beyond traditional data classification models.

As analytics and AI-driven systems continue to evolve, seemingly harmless data can reveal sensitive insights when combined, analyzed, or viewed in context. The article introduces the Implicative Data Lens, a framework designed to help security professionals identify hidden risks that often go unnoticed.

Non-members can read the featured article free of charge. https://issa.org/journal/may-june-2026/

ISSA Members have full access to the issue and archive.
Log in to read the full issue.https://www.members.issa.org/general/custom.asp?page=ISSAJournal

ISSA members, chapter leaders, security practitioners, and risk professionals: How is your organization addressing the risks created by inference, aggregation, and contextual data analysis?

Tomorrow is the deadline. If you're planning to submit a nomination, now is the time to complete it.There is still time ...
06/18/2026

Tomorrow is the deadline. If you're planning to submit a nomination, now is the time to complete it.

There is still time to recognize the individuals, chapters, and organizations making a lasting impact across the ISSA community and the cybersecurity profession.

👉 Submit your nomination today:https://issa.org/2026-issa-awards/

✨ Save the date for the 2026 ISSA International Awards Gala on September 10 in Colorado Springs, where we'll come together to celebrate this year's honorees and their contributions to our profession.

That was a sharp hour.Thank you to Kimberly Lancaster and Lisa Gavin for a thoughtful discussion on privacy law carve-ou...
06/17/2026

That was a sharp hour.

Thank you to Kimberly Lancaster and Lisa Gavin for a thoughtful discussion on privacy law carve-outs, disclosure gaps, and the operational challenges they create across organizations.

Hosted by the ISSA Privacy SIG, this session explored how organizations can better prepare teams to navigate transparency limitations, escalation paths, and customer trust challenges.

If you missed it, watch for the recording: https://issa.org/event/what-they-dont-know-can-hurt-them-ignorance-by-design-in-privacy-law-carve-outs/

2026 ISSA Awards Nominations Closing Tomorrow!There is still time to recognize the individuals, chapters, and organizati...
06/16/2026

2026 ISSA Awards Nominations Closing Tomorrow!

There is still time to recognize the individuals, chapters, and organizations making a lasting impact across the ISSA community and the cybersecurity profession.

🗓 Nominations close Friday, June 19.

👉 Submit your nomination today: https://issa.org/2026-issa-awards/

✨ Save the date for the 2026 ISSA International Awards Gala on September 10 in Colorado Springs, where we'll come together to celebrate this year's honorees and their contributions to our profession.

Tomorrow at 1 PM EDT.How do organizations manage transparency obligations when parts of the truth cannot legally be disc...
06/15/2026

Tomorrow at 1 PM EDT.
How do organizations manage transparency obligations when parts of the truth cannot legally be disclosed?

ISSA Privacy SIG's session "What They Don't Know CAN Hurt Them" is tomorrow, and it's one of the more practically useful privacy sessions you'll find this year.

Join Kimberly Lancaster and Lisa Gavin for a practical discussion on disclosure gaps, escalation design, and operational risk.

Register now: https://issa.org/event/what-they-dont-know-can-hurt-them-ignorance-by-design-in-privacy-law-carve-outs/

Only a small number of professionals are recognized each year as ISSA Fellows. Fewer still are Distinguished Fellows.Top...
06/12/2026

Only a small number of professionals are recognized each year as ISSA Fellows. Fewer still are Distinguished Fellows.

Top 2%
Top 1%

These recognitions reflect sustained contribution, leadership, and the kind of impact that shapes the profession over time.

If you’ve seen that level of impact, now is the time to put someone forward.

👉 Nominate for ISSA Fellow / Distinguished Fellow: https://issa.org/fellows-program/

ISSA members may also apply for Senior Member recognition.

👉 Apply for Senior Member: https://issa.org/issa-senior-members/

To be considered for 2026 recognition, nominations must be submitted by June 30 (5 PM ET).

Save the date! September 10, 2026, in Colorado Springs during the Peak Cyber Symposium for an evening celebrating the leaders, chapters, and organizations making an impact across our profession.

More details coming soon.

One of the biggest takeaways from today’s discussion on DLP:Security teams aren’t overwhelmed because they lack visibili...
06/11/2026

One of the biggest takeaways from today’s discussion on DLP:

Security teams aren’t overwhelmed because they lack visibility.
They’re overwhelmed because they can’t confidently separate signal from noise.

That led to a really interesting conversation around whether legacy DLP approaches can realistically keep pace with modern data environments—or whether the underlying model itself has to evolve.

Some strong points raised during the session:
• Why false positives remain such a persistent problem
• How context changes classification accuracy
• What security teams should really ask vendors when evaluating “AI-powered” claims
• Why “more alerts” doesn’t necessarily mean better protection

What do you think?

Can traditional DLP continue to evolve effectively, or does the approach itself need to fundamentally change?

Thanks to Alex Grohmann, Christopher Hoesly, and Yonatan Striem Amit for the conversation today.

If you missed the live session, the replay is now available on demand.
https://issa.org/event/the-dlp-accuracy-problem-how-ai-finally-fixes-false-positives/

Recognition matters.On September 10, the ISSA International Awards Gala will bring together cybersecurity professionals ...
06/10/2026

Recognition matters.

On September 10, the ISSA International Awards Gala will bring together cybersecurity professionals from around the world to honor those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service, innovation, and commitment to advancing our profession.

From award recipients to ISSA Fellows and Distinguished Fellows, this evening celebrates the individuals helping shape the future of cybersecurity.

📅 September 10, 2026
📍 Colorado Springs, Colorado

Save the date and plan to join us.

Save the Date: Meet the Candidates Live OnlineThe 2026 ISSA International Board election is right around the corner.Befo...
06/10/2026

Save the Date: Meet the Candidates Live Online

The 2026 ISSA International Board election is right around the corner.

Before voting begins, you'll have the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates seeking to serve ISSA and our global membership community.

Join us to learn more about the candidates, their experience, and their vision for ISSA's future.

📅 Save the date and watch for registration details coming soon.

Election Timeline
• June 30: Membership deadline to vote
• July 1: Voting opens
• August 1: Polls close (5:00 PM ET)
• August 12: Results announced

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