Information Systems Security Association Los Angeles (ISSA-LA ®) is a member-supported U.S. 501(c)(3) organization of information security professionals and practitioners. Your donation is tax-deductible as allowed by law. It provides educational forums and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill and professional growth of the Cybersecurity and IT Community.
The Los Angeles Chapter is the founding chapter of ISSA International, and its primary goal is to promote management practices that will ensure the availability, integrity and confidentiality of information. The chapter meets monthly at various venues around the Los Angeles region. Each year hundreds of Information Security Leaders gather at the Security Summit to network, learn, and share problems and solutions. Internationally renowned speakers and trainers travel to SoCal to participate in this event.
ISSA Los Angeles Chapter has provided many years of support to the information security community in the Los Angeles Area. We are all volunteers on the board and are committed to continue providing this service in a safe and respectful manner.
ISSA-LA created and has been hosting the Women in Security Forum since 2019 and has been a staunch supporter of diversity and inclusion. and has also utilized media awareness through “Women of Influence.” The Forum is a Special Collaborative Event for Women in Cybersecurity, IT, Academia, and Executive Management.
In 2023 ISSA LA was awarded the ISSA Medium Chapter of the Year and 3 of our board members received special recognition, Senior Fellow, Fellow, Hall of Fame induction. Also, our chapter has worked very hard and recently achieved nonprofit designation (501 c (3)) to help offset the costs of running our organization. The board strongly support the mission of ISSA LA and is committed to continue providing the community engagement we have offered over the years. As a nonprofit organization we must now address any new requirements that come with this designation.
Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, ISSA-LA has continued to prioritize member engagement and professional development by hosting monthly dinner meetings and an annual summit that gather around 60-70 and 300 attendees, respectively.
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