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📅 Last call to register for our May Denver ISSA Chapter Meetings!👋 What we will learn: “Backdoors and Breaches: The Game...
05/11/2026

📅 Last call to register for our May Denver ISSA Chapter Meetings!

👋 What we will learn: “Backdoors and Breaches: The Game”

If you haven’t played it yet, Backdoors & Breaches Competitive is the all-new way to play the ultimate incident response card game designed by BHIS.

No experience is necessary! We will have experts on hand to teach the game, facilitate rounds, and provide insight on all new strategies.

👋 Meet Speaker #1: Tim Doerges

Tim Doerges joined Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) in June 2020 as an Intern, before going full-time in July 2024 as a Logistics Administrator/Product Developer. In this role, he helps manage various teams by assisting with project management, coordinating assistance with the conference AV teams, and most importantly, leading the development of the Backdoors & Breaches incident response card game.

👋 Meet Speaker #2: Seth Benning

Seth Benning joined Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) in May 2025 as a Logistics Support Intern/Product Developer in addition to Wild West Hackin’ Fest (WWHF) Assistant Conference Director in November 2025. In these roles, he helps teams with event/project management, graphic design, working on the conference AV team, event and product photography, and the development of the Backdoors & Breaches incident response card game. Prior to joining BHIS, he attended University of Kentucky (Environmental Sciences/Business), University of Minnesota (Generals), and Minneapolis College where he studied Photography and Motion wrapping up his capstone in the Spring of 2025.

🗓️ Wednesday, May 13, 2026

🌇 Lunch Meeting

🕛 11:30 AM - 1 PM

📍Trace3

4601 Dtc Boulevard #400 Denver, CO 80237

🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/denver-issa-may-2026-chapter-meeting-lunch-tickets-1987286777247?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

🌃 Dinner Meeting

🕛 5:30 PM - 7 PM

📍Gensler Denver Office

1225 17th Suite #150 Denver, CO 80202

🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/denver-issa-may-2026-chapter-meeting-dinner-tickets-1987287218567?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Register now for our May Denver ISSA Chapter Meetings with guest speakers Tim Doerges and Seth Benning!👋 What we will le...
05/08/2026

Register now for our May Denver ISSA Chapter Meetings with guest speakers Tim Doerges and Seth Benning!

👋 What we will learn: “Backdoors and Breaches: The Game”

If you haven’t played it yet, Backdoors & Breaches Competitive is the all-new way to play the ultimate incident response card game designed by BHIS. Simulating real-world attack vectors, persistence mechanisms, and detection challenges, this fast-paced version of the game introduces brand new elements that are sure to shake up your strategy. Whether you are a SOC analyst, a developer, or a CISO, this is the most fun you can have while learning how to defend an enterprise.

No experience is necessary! We will have experts on hand to teach the game, facilitate rounds, and provide insight on all new strategies.

👋 Meet Speaker #1: Tim Doerges

Tim Doerges joined Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) in June 2020 as an Intern, before going full-time in July 2024 as a Logistics Administrator/Product Developer. In this role, he helps manage various teams by assisting with project management, coordinating assistance with the conference AV teams, and most importantly, leading the development of the Backdoors & Breaches incident response card game.

Prior to joining BHIS, he attended Montana State University, where he managed a 200-person marching band for 3 years, as well as being acting president of the Beta chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi in his senior
year. He graduated in May 2024 with a BA in Music Technology. He says that the best part of working at BHIS is the people: “This place has some of the best coworkers anyone could ever wish for.” Outside of work, Tim enjoys composing music (including creating soundtracks and sound effects for video games), playing video games with friends, and taking nature photography.

👋 Meet Speaker #2: Seth Benning

Seth Benning joined Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) in May 2025 as a Logistics Support Intern/Product Developer in addition to Wild West Hackin’ Fest (WWHF) Assistant Conference Director in November 2025. In these roles, he helps teams with event/project management, graphic design, working on the conference AV team, event and product photography, and the development of the Backdoors & Breaches incident response card game. Prior to joining BHIS, he attended University of Kentucky (Environmental Sciences/Business), University of Minnesota (Generals), and Minneapolis College where he studied Photography and Motion wrapping up his capstone in the Spring of 2025. He says
that the best part of working at BHIS is the people and room for career development. Outside of work, Seth enjoys Nature/Night Sky Photography, playing video games with friends, and playing basketball.

🗓️ Wednesday, May 13, 2026

🌇 Lunch Meeting

🕛 11:30 AM - 1 PM

📍Trace3

4601 Dtc Boulevard #400 Denver, CO 80237

🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/denver-issa-may-2026-chapter-meeting-lunch-tickets-1987286777247?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

🌃 Dinner Meeting

🕛 5:30 PM - 7 PM

📍Gensler Denver Office

1225 17th Suite #150 Denver, CO 80202

🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/denver-issa-may-2026-chapter-meeting-dinner-tickets-1987287218567?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Now

Register Now: Rocky Mountain Technology Summit 2026Join Colorado’s technology and cybersecurity community for the 8th An...
05/07/2026

Register Now: Rocky Mountain Technology Summit 2026

Join Colorado’s technology and cybersecurity community for the 8th Annual Rocky Mountain Technology Summit, a full day of insights, networking, and forward-thinking discussions.

This event brings together IT and security leaders, executives, and practitioners from across the region to explore the technologies and strategies shaping what’s next.

🗓 May 12, 2026
🕘 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
📍 Embassy Suites Denver Downtown
1420 Stout St, Denver, CO

🎟 Exclusive for Denver ISSA Community
Use code RMTS26ISSA at checkout

From keynote sessions and expert panels to networking and hands-on insights, this is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and stay ahead of evolving technology trends.

🔗 Register here:
https://technologysummit.net/rocky.html

📅 Save the Date: Denver ISSA Privacy & Regulations SIG with our guest speaker Alan Wilemon!Join us for an evening focuse...
04/29/2026

📅 Save the Date: Denver ISSA Privacy & Regulations SIG with our guest speaker Alan Wilemon!

Join us for an evening focused on the evolving role of privacy and responsible data use in cybersecurity.

💡 What We’ll Learn: “Please Use Responsibly: Going Beyond Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability”

This session explores how organizations can move beyond traditional security principles and incorporate privacy-first practices into everyday operations.

🔍 What we will cover:

Foundational privacy principles behind responsible data use

Practical approaches to data minimization and purpose limitation

Administrative and technical controls to support proper use across teams

🎤 Meet the Speaker: Alan Wilemon

Alan Wilemon has been a trusted leader and advisor in the Privacy and Governance space for over 15 years. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for understanding people, Alan has worked with organizations from all across the globe to elevate their approaches to Privacy and AI, whether in healthcare, transportation, finance, marketing, or tech. He holds AIGP, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CHC, CHPC certifications, and is recognized as a Fellow of Information Privacy by IAPP. Alan is eager to help companies transform their risks into competitive advantages, and dedicated to increasing their assurance, and joy, when it comes to their Privacy and AI Governance operations.

📅 Wednesday, May 27
🕔 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
📍 Trace3
4601 DTC Boulevard, Suite 400
Denver, CO

🍽️ Networking & Dinner: 5:30 PM
🎓 Presentation + CPE Credits: 6:00 PM

🔗 Details and registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/denver-issa-privacy-and-regulations-special-interest-group-tickets-1987287487371?aff=oddtdtcreator

We’re excited to partner with the Official Cybersecurity Summit on May 5!Join us for a full day of expert insights, in...
04/28/2026

We’re excited to partner with the Official Cybersecurity Summit on May 5!

Join us for a full day of expert insights, interactive sessions, and high-value networking with leaders across the cybersecurity community. Earn CPE credits and enjoy complimentary breakfast, lunch, and a networking cocktail reception.

🎟️ Claim your complimentary pass with code CSS26-ISSADENVER

💡 What to expect:

-Insights on AI, automation, and emerging technology risks
-Strategies for managing third-party and identity-based threats
-Real-world approaches to aligning cybersecurity with business outcomes
-High-impact networking with security leaders across the region

🗓 Tuesday, May 5, 2026
🕘 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
📍 Hilton Denver City Center
1701 California St, Denver, CO

🎓 Earn CPE or CEU credits with full attendance

This event is designed for cybersecurity and IT professionals responsible for protecting their organizations and driving security strategy.

🔗 Learn more and register:
https://cyberriskalliance.swoogo.com/denver-2026

We’re excited to share that Carlin Dornbusch, Recording Secretary of Denver ISSA, will be speaking at RMISC 2026.Carlin ...
04/27/2026

We’re excited to share that Carlin Dornbusch, Recording Secretary of Denver ISSA, will be speaking at RMISC 2026.

Carlin brings a strong leadership perspective on collaboration, communication, and driving effective outcomes within cybersecurity teams.

💡 Session: Separating Egos from Ideas: Collaborative Ideation for Leaders

This session explores how leaders can foster better collaboration by focusing on ideas over ego, creating stronger teams and more effective decision-making environments.

🗓 RMISC 2026
June 23 to 25, 2026
📍 Colorado Convention Center

🔗 Register here
https://www.rmisc.org/

📅 Save the Date for our May Denver ISSA Chapter Meetings with guest speakers Tim Doerges and Seth Benning!💡 What we will...
04/24/2026

📅 Save the Date for our May Denver ISSA Chapter Meetings with guest speakers Tim Doerges and Seth Benning!

💡 What we will learn: “Backdoors and Breaches: The Game”

If you haven’t played it yet, Backdoors & Breaches Competitive is the all-new way to play the ultimate incident response card game designed by BHIS. Simulating real-world attack vectors, persistence mechanisms, and detection challenges, this fast-paced version of the game introduces brand new elements that are sure to shake up your strategy. Whether you are a SOC analyst, a developer, or a CISO, this is the most fun you can have while learning how to defend an enterprise.

No experience is necessary! We will have experts on hand to teach the game, facilitate rounds, and provide insight on all new strategies.

👋 Meet Speaker #1: Tim Doerges

Tim Doerges joined Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) in June 2020 as an Intern, before going full-time in July 2024 as a Logistics Administrator/Product Developer. In this role, he helps manage various teams by assisting with project management, coordinating assistance with the conference AV teams, and most importantly, leading the development of the Backdoors & Breaches incident response card game.

Prior to joining BHIS, he attended Montana State University, where he managed a 200-person marching band for 3 years, as well as being acting president of the Beta chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi in his senior
year. He graduated in May 2024 with a BA in Music Technology. He says that the best part of working at BHIS is the people: “This place has some of the best coworkers anyone could ever wish for.” Outside of work, Tim enjoys composing music (including creating soundtracks and sound effects for video games), playing video games with friends, and taking nature photography.

👋 Meet Speaker #2: Seth Benning

Seth Benning joined Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) in May 2025 as a Logistics Support Intern/Product Developer in addition to Wild West Hackin’ Fest (WWHF) Assistant Conference Director in November 2025. In these roles, he helps teams with event/project management, graphic design, working on the conference AV team, event and product photography, and the development of the Backdoors & Breaches incident response card game. Prior to joining BHIS, he attended University of Kentucky (Environmental Sciences/Business), University of Minnesota (Generals), and Minneapolis College where he studied Photography and Motion wrapping up his capstone in the Spring of 2025. He says
that the best part of working at BHIS is the people and room for career development. Outside of work, Seth enjoys Nature/Night Sky Photography, playing video games with friends, and playing basketball.

🗓️ Wednesday, May 13, 2026

🌇 Lunch Meeting

🕛 11:30 AM - 1 PM

📍Trace3

4601 Dtc Boulevard #400 Denver, CO 80237

🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/denver-issa-may-2026-chapter-meeting-lunch-tickets-1987286777247?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

🌃 Dinner Meeting

🕛 5:30 PM - 7 PM

📍Gensler Denver Office

1225 17th Suite #150 Denver, CO 80202

🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/denver-issa-may-2026-chapter-meeting-dinner-tickets-1987287218567?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Last Call to Register for the Denver ISSA Women in Security SIG Dinner! 🚨This is your final chance to join us for an eve...
04/24/2026

Last Call to Register for the Denver ISSA Women in Security SIG Dinner! 🚨

This is your final chance to join us for an evening of powerful conversation, leadership insight, and community connection.

💡 Meet the speaker: Gail Coury, CISA, CISSP, CISM, NACD.DC

SVP, Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Gail Coury is an industry-recognized leader in cybersecurity, information technology, and risk management. Currently serving as Chief Information Officer at Teradata, a data warehousing and high-performance analytics software provider.

With a career spanning more than 25 years, Gail blends deep technical expertise with executive leadership, delivering measurable results in both operational and strategic domains.

Before joining Teradata in 2025, Gail was Senior Vice President and CISO at F5, where she played a pivotal role in shaping enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy. Her responsibilities included customer engagement, M&A due diligence, and leading cybersecurity incident response, while working closely with Boards of Directors to enhance visibility into cybersecurity risk and drive organizational transformation.

Prior senior leadership roles include Vice President and General Manager of F5’s Silverline business, as well as CISO positions at Oracle, PeopleSoft, and JD Edwards, championing best practices in cybersecurity, corporate governance, and risk oversight.

Gail holds an Executive MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Clarke University, where she also serves as a Trustee and member of the Finance & Facilities and Audit Committees.

Gail’s professional honors and awards include:

-2017 ISSA Honor Roll for Lifetime Achievement

-2018 ISACA Chair’s Award for Inspirational Leadership

-2026 ISACA Hall of Fame Inductee

👋 What we will learn: “You've Come a Long Way, Baby”

Women have come a long way since the 1920’s, the 1950’s, the 1980’s and on – although there is yet a significant way to go. Gail Coury will share her experience as she went into the workforce as a mother of young children and encountered multiple barriers. She will discuss those barriers, and how things gradually improved as she moved up the ladder. She will also give a candid assessment of where women are in the workforce, particularly in technology and cybersecurity.

🗓️ Wednesday, April 29th

🕛 5:30 PM to 7:00PM

📍Trace3

4601 Dtc Boulevard #400 Denver, CO 80237

🎟️ Register Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/denver-issa-women-in-security-special-interest-group-dinner-tickets-1986864288572?aff=oddtdtcreator

We’re proud to recognize our ISSA Student Ambassadors who recently competed in the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cyber Defen...
04/23/2026

We’re proud to recognize our ISSA Student Ambassadors who recently competed in the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (RMCCDC) hosted by Regis University. 💪

This annual competition challenges college teams to defend live network environments against real-world cyberattacks, testing both technical skills and teamwork under pressure.

Events like RMCCDC bring together top student talent from across the region, with the winning team advancing to the national stage.

We’re excited to see the next generation of cybersecurity professionals stepping up, gaining hands-on experience, and representing the future of our industry.

We’re proud to highlight Gina Yacone, Vice President of Denver ISSA, who will be speaking at RMISC 2026 as part of the 2...
04/20/2026

We’re proud to highlight Gina Yacone, Vice President of Denver ISSA, who will be speaking at RMISC 2026 as part of the 20th anniversary program.

Gina serves as an Advisory CISO at Trace3 and brings deep expertise in strategy, leadership, and navigating the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

💡 Session: Mid-Career Cybersecurity Strategy Lab

This session focuses on helping professionals at a pivotal stage in their careers refine strategy, expand impact, and navigate the next phase of growth in cybersecurity.

🗓 RMISC 2026
June 23 to 25, 2026
📍 Colorado Convention Center

🔗 Register here
https://www.rmisc.org/

Some of the most impactful voices in our community are not just attending events; they’re leading the conversation.If yo...
04/16/2026

Some of the most impactful voices in our community are not just attending events; they’re leading the conversation.

If you’ve ever thought about sharing your experience, insights, or lessons learned in cybersecurity, this is your moment.

Our Chapter Meetings and SIGs are filling with speakers who are shaping real conversations around today’s biggest challenges in the industry. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of it.

Whether it’s your first talk or your next one, your perspective belongs in the room.

🔗 Apply to speak:
https://www.denverissa.org/speaker

Spots fill quickly. Make sure your voice is part of what’s next.

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