ISC2 Hawaii Chapter, 2550 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI (2026)

03/31/2026

April 2026 Membership Meeting - Unified Identity for Modern Security & AI

Join ISC2 Hawaii, ISACA Hawaii, and SailPoint as we explore how a unified identity platform can strengthen security, improve visibility, and support modern IT and cyber operations. Attendees will learn how a scalable identity foundation helps organizations gain total visibility across users and access, govern emerging risks such as Shadow AI, enable Zero Trust capabilities like just-in-time access, and accelerate threat response by reducing complexity across the security stack. This session is designed for cybersecurity, risk, audit, and IT leaders who want practical insight into using identity as a strategic control point for stronger security and smarter operations.

Location: Entrepreneurs Sandbox, 643 Ilalo St., Honolulu, HI 96813

Date and Time: Monday, April 13th, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm (Networking/food/drinks starts at 5:30pm)

ISC2 Hawaii Members: FREE
ISC2 ISACA members: FREE
Non-Members: FREE

Registration required. Certified ISC2 professional Hawaii members receive 2 continuing professional education credits (CPEs) and we will submit on your behalf. All other attendees will receive a 2 CPE credit certificate you can use for your records.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unified-identity-for-modern-security-ai-tickets-1986173702009

03/05/2026

Join ISC2 Hawaii Chapter for.....

Strategic Challenges to Critical Infrastructure and National Resources Available

Critical Infrastructure Supports the essential services that sustain national security, economic stability, and public safety. However, these systems face increasing risk from cyber threats, supply chain vulnerabilities, aging infrastructure, and workforce shortages. This briefing examines the strategic challenges affecting critical infrastructure and highlights national resources available to strengthen resilience. Attendees will gain insight into evolving threat landscape and opportunities for improved coordination across government and industry.

Location: Entrepreneurs Sandbox643 Ilalo St, Honolulu, HI 96813
Date and Time: Thursday, March 19th 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Networking/food/drinks starts at 5:30pm)

ISC2 Hawaii Members: FREE
ISACA Hawaii Members: FREE
Non-Member: FREE

Registration (required) link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strategic-challenges-to-critical-infrastructure-resource-availability-tickets-1984533045762

Certified ISC2 professional Hawaii members receive 2 continuing professional education credits (CPEs) and we will submit on your behalf. All other attendees will receive a 2 CPE credit certificate you can use for your records.

02/14/2026

Cybersecurity Resume Workshop

Join ISC2 Hawaii, ISACA Hawaii, and TEKsystems for a focused Cybersecurity Resume Workshop designed for professionals at all career stages.

The session will begin with practical best practices for building and refining cybersecurity resumes, followed by small group breakout discussions for individualized, actionable feedback.

--> Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop and resumes (electronic and/or printed).

Location: Entrepreneurs Sandbox 643 Ilalo St, Honolulu, HI 96813

Date and Time: Thursday, February 19th 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm (Networking/food/drinks starts at 5:30pm)

ISC2 Hawaii Members: FREE

ISACA Hawaii Members: FREE

Non-Member: FREE

Registration required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cybersecurity-resume-workshop-tickets-1982752547243

Certified ISC2 professional Hawaii members receive 2 continuing professional education credits (CPEs) and we will submit on your behalf. All other attendees will receive a 2 CPE credit certificate you can use for your records.

12/12/2025

It was a full house at 1938 Indochine for the ISC2 Hawaii and ISACA Hawaii Chapter Holiday Cybersecurity Mixer! Over 50 cybersecurity practitioners and enthusiasts turned out for a high energy evening filled with great food, drinks, and conversation.

Events like this focus on the basics: direct networking, relevant discussions, and time to connect with peers who are shaping cybersecurity across Hawaii.

We are deeply grateful to sponsors Palo Alto Networks and DK Tech Solutions for supporting the evening and helping make the final chapter event of the year a success. This would not have been possible to pull off without their generous support! Special thanks to Josh Gallardo, Kaipo Alakai, Maurice Nowell, Mike Taratko, Addie Lui, Tim Minick, Davin Yasuda, Walter Eccles, and everyone else behind the scene that contributed.

As we reflect on 2025, there is much to be proud of. We are "moving the needle" as we maintain alignment with our mission to educate, empower, embrace and engage the local cybersecurity community. In 2025 ISC2 Hawaii:

🎯Held 12 membership meetings, including data center field trips, hands-on labs, and high-profile guest speaker events.

🎯Presented 15+ times to kupuna on "staying safe online" (CyberGenerations program).

🎯Sponsored, supported, and/or participated in multiple conference events (C5 Cyber & IT Forum, INTERFACE Honolulu, BSides Hawaii).

🎯Enabled and supported multiple CyberPatriot CyberCamps for local schools.

🎯Recognized the value in networking and collaborating, holding the usual Summer and Holiday mixer events, and engineering social time in to each and every monthly membership meeting.

Looking forward to building on this momentum for 2026!

12/01/2025

ISC2 Hawaii / ISACA Hawaii Holiday Cybersecurity Mixer

Celebrate the season with ISC2 Hawaii and ISACA Hawaii at our joint Holiday Mixer on Thursday, December 11th, at 1938 Indochine. Connect with fellow cybersecurity professionals for an evening of festive networking, food, and fun from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Sponsored by Palo Alto Networks and DK Tech Solutions!

11/08/2025

Join the ISC2 Hawaii Chapter for a hands-on cybersecurity incident response game night. You will work through real world breach scenarios playing Backdoors & Breaches and using an AI driven tabletop exercise. Build muscle memory in decision making, communication, and rapid triage under pressure. This session is designed for both technical and nontechnical participants to practice leadership and coordination during an active cybersecurity incident. Network with peers, test your skills, and walk away with actionable tactics you can apply immediately in your organization.

–> Bring laptops, tablets or other mobile devices and your favorite AI LLM Chatbot.

Location: Entrepreneurs Sandbox 643 Ilalo St, Honolulu, HI 96813

Date and Time: Thursday, November 20th 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm (Games and simulations will begin around 6:00PM)

ISC2 Hawaii Members: FREE

Chapter Sponsors: FREE

Non-Member: FREE

Registration link (required): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/incident-response-game-night-backdoors-breaches-and-ai-ttx-tickets-1965581716827

Certified ISC2 professional Hawaii members receive 2 continuing professional education credits (CPEs) and we will submit on your behalf. All other attendees will receive a 2 CPE credit certificate you can use for your records.

10/12/2025

🌺 BSides Hawaii 2025 — Strengthening Our Cybersecurity Ohana

This past week, ISC2 Hawaii was proud to sponsor and participate in BSides Hawaii 2025, a cornerstone event for Hawaii’s cybersecurity community. The conference brought together security professionals, students, and technology leaders from across the islands to share insights, explore new ideas, and foster collaboration in strengthening Hawaii’s cyber resilience.

At our ISC2 Hawaii booth, we enjoyed connecting with attendees to share how our chapter supports professional growth through certification study groups, mentorship, outreach programs, and community events, all aimed at developing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals in Hawaii.

Mahalo to the BSides Hawaii organizers, volunteers, speakers, and sponsors for making this year’s event such a success. The sessions were engaging, the discussions were energizing, and the sense of community reminded us why we do what we do.

If you’re passionate about cybersecurity and want to get involved in Hawaii’s growing cyber community, we invite you to join us at our upcoming events and visit our website: https://isc2chapter-hi.org

BSides Hawaii: https://lnkd.in/gFmSygNt

06/04/2025

Excited to have attended INTERFACE Honolulu 2025! We had a lot of traffic at our table, with estimated over 250 people in attendance. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, we had a great time reconnecting with old acquaintances and making new friends. Can't wait to see everyone at our upcoming meetings!

Find out more about our upcoming events by following this page or visiting: https://isc2chapter-hi.org

05/11/2025

ISC2 & ISACA Hawaii Present: WFH & Securing Remote Work

Summary:
The pandemic opened the door for a paradigm shift from in office to increased remote work. While this affords several benefits for organizations, it also presents a number of security challenges and risk. Many organizations have invested in improving their controls to support remote work, however, there is still a need to monitor and adjust as the threat landscape evolves.

Speaker:
David Doyle brings more than 30 years of experience establishing, scaling, assessing, and advising on cybersecurity and privacy programs. He has held corporate and thought leadership positions at companies, such as Apple, TikTok, Kaiser Permanente, Hawaiian Airlines, ASIS International, ISACA, and the Institute for Applied Network Security. In his role as Head of vCISO services David spearheads the growth and development of DirectDefense’s vCISO service offerings, while also serving as a principal consultant and trusted advisor to clients.

Note: This is a joint event between the Hawaii Chapter's for ISC2 and ISACA. Food and beverages will be provided.

Date: Thursday May 29th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM HST (Doors Open at 5pm)
Venue: Entrepreneurs Sandbox
Address: 643 Ilalo St, Honolulu, HI 96813

ISC2/ISACA Chapter Members: FREE
Chapter Sponsors: FREE
Non-Members: FREE

If not already a member, join here: https://isc2chapter-hi.org/membership/

Registration required. Certified ISC2 professional Hawaii members receive 2 continuing professional education credits (CPEs) and we will submit on your behalf. All other attendees will receive a 2 CPE credit certificate you can use for your records

REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wfh-securing-remote-work-tickets-1359608739339

03/10/2025

Threat Hunting and Incident Response using ElasticSearch

Join us for an engaging session with special guest and ISC2 Hawaii member Marc Masuno, who will present an insightful exploration of Threat Hunting and Incident Response using ElasticSearch. Attendees will discover how to query network and Windows data to uncover potential threats that might evade traditional security tools, highlighting the importance of deeply understanding system and network activity.

This detailed perspective can unveil hidden signs of compromise, paving the way for quicker and more effective incident responses. The session will also feature a hands-on lab, offering participants a valuable chance to practice these techniques and enhance their threat hunting abilities—don’t forget to bring your laptop! To make the experience even more enjoyable, food and drinks will be available for all attendees.

NOTE: To join in, please bring your own laptop!!

Date: Thursday March 20th, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM HST

Venue: Entrepreneurs Sandbox

Address: 643 Ilalo St, Honolulu, HI 96813

ISC2 Hawaii Chapter Members: FREE

Chapter Sponsors: FREE

First time attendees: FREE (1 time a year if accompanied with a current ISC2 Hawaii Chapter Member)

Non-Members: $10 Payment link: https://buy.stripe.com/28og0M5mB7ju8ko4gi

If not already a member, join here: https://isc2chapter-hi.org/membership

Registration required. Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/threat-hunting-and-incident-response-using-elasticsearch-tickets-1271927592669

Certified ISC2 professional Hawaii members receive 2 continuing professional education credits (CPEs) and we will submit on your behalf. All other attendees will receive a 2 CPE credit certificate you can use for your records

02/17/2025

Security Luncheon - Inbox Infiltration: Protect Your Emails with Converge & Check Point

There's an interesting and informative security luncheon coming up later this week that we want to share with you:

Powered by Converge, Check Point Software addresses email security through its "Harmony Email & Collaboration" suite, utilizing advanced AI and machine learning to detect and block malicious content like phishing emails, malware, and data leaks within emails, both inbound and outbound, before they reach users' inboxes, effectively preventing threats by analyzing content, sender reputation, and suspicious links with deep integration into email platforms like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace through API access; this allows for real-time protection against sophisticated attacks that might bypass traditional email security measures.

Key points about Check Point's email security:

AI-powered detection: Uses advanced machine learning algorithms to identify even subtle indicators of malicious content, including phishing emails with sophisticated language and zero-day threats.
API integration: Leverages API access to scan emails within the email platform itself, providing deeper analysis and real-time protection.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Can identify and block emails containing sensitive information, preventing data leaks.
Internal threat protection: Monitors internal email communications to detect suspicious activity and potential insider threats.
ThreatCloud intelligence: Leverages Check Point's extensive threat intelligence database to identify emerging threats and update protection accordingly.

Speaker Bio: Grant Asplund, Check Point Software

For more than 25 years, Grant Asplund has been sharing his insights on how businesses can best protect themselves from sophisticated cyber-attacks in an increasingly complex world. As Check Point’s Evangelist, he travels the world enthralling audiences with his passionate and relational storytelling at conferences like RSA and Next100 CIOs and numerous media interviews. Grant’s wide range of cyber security experience informs his talks, having served in diverse roles ranging from sales, marketing, business development, and senior management for Dome 9, Blue Coat Systems, Neustar, and Altor Networks. As CEO of MetaInfo, he led its acquisition by Neustar. Grant is the host of the CISO Secrets podcast (cp.buzzsprout.com) and the Talking Cloud Podcast (www.talkingcloudpodcast.com) on Cloud security.

Registration required: https://bit.ly/4hYiP1Z

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