CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT:
(ISC)² Philadelphia Chapter
The (ISC)2 Philadelphia Chapter received their charter in July 2012.
However, with being in the historic city of Philadelphia, they decided to
hold their inaugural meeting on a special date that won’t be seen for
another century – 12/12/12!
The mission of the Chapter is to drive thought leadership, to make an
impact on society while providing opportunities to its members, and to
develop leadership skills. Within a few months of receiving their
charter, the Chapter has successfully grown its membership by 30%. “I
am amazed with the spirit of our members and their determination to
take this initiative to take to next level” states Sanjay Chhillar, the
chapter’s president. Besides sharing knowledge via chapter meetings,
the team has taken a few key initiatives to make a positive impact on
the society.
Some of the key initiatives and achievements of the (ISC)2
Philadelphia Chapter include:
Playing a key role in successful organization of the second
annual (ISC)2 Security Congress 2012
Contributing to social causes, such as Safe and Secure Online
Associating with charities, such as United Way
Collaborating with local universities to connect with the young
professionals
Taking the initiative to bring together other local IS chapters
(ISACA, ISSA and OWASP Philadelphia Chapters)
Initiating a discussion for collaboration with ICSPA
Connecting with (ISC)2 to conduct (ISC)2 certifications training
and host secure events
Opportunities for thought leadership and involvement with the local
community through SSO and ICSPA are available to chapter
members. By connecting with schools and universities, the Chapter will
engage with young professionals to provide them with a knowledge
foundation in information security. The (ISC)2 Philadelphia Chapter is
in the process of planning more initiatives and programs, so check out
their website regularly to learn more, or contact Sanjay Chhillar.
March 2013
IN THIS ISSUE:
Chapter Spotlight: (ISC)2
Philadelphia Chapter
Chapter CPEs – Did You
Know?
CLM: From San Francisco to
London
(ISC)2 Member Certification
Verification
Official (ISC)²
Chapters Established
in February:
Orange County (California)
Middle Georgia
CISSP Exam now
available in
Simplified Chinese
and Korean
The CISSP exam is now
available in Simplified Chinese
via Computer-based Testing
(CBT). Learn more. (Note: this
webpage is in Simplified
Chinese)
(ISC)² Philadelphia Chapter Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
http://isc2chapter-philadelphia.com/
Chapter CPEs – Did You Know?
Did you know (ISC)2 Chapter members can earn CPE credits through
the following ways?
Chapter Formation
Members who take a leadership role in forming an information
security industry related Chapter are eligible to earn up to 10
Group B CPE credits. Eligible members include: Chapter
President, Treasurer, Secretary, Membership Chair and any
director position that is considered to be a necessary role in
establishing the chapter, prior to its charter.
Chapter Management
Chapter officers are eligible to earn Group B credits for the
administrative services they render by arranging and managing
chapter meetings. One CPE credit is earned per hour of the
meeting scheduled and executed.
Preparing for a Presentation
Earn one Group A CPE credit per hour for time spent in
preparing for an information security related
presentation/lecture. CPE credits are not earned for time spent
presenting.
Attending Professional Association Chapter Meeting
Earn one Group A CPE credit for each hour of attendance at a
professional association chapter meeting. The qualifying
professional association meeting presentation and or meeting
discussion must be related to the domains of the member’s
credential.
For more information on CPEs, download the Continuing
Professional Education (CPE) Policies and Guidelines Bulletin
(PDF) or contact us at [email protected].
CLM: From San Francisco to
London
During the RSA Conference in
San Francisco last month,
(ISC)2 held a Chapter
Leadership Meeting (CLM) to
provide an opportunity for
officers to discuss their chapter
plans and programs, while
sharing their successes and
challenges in establishing and
maintaining their chapters.
Several officers attended from
chapters across the U.S., as
well as from Japan and Singapore, in which they learned about various
tactics for fundraising, retaining members, community involvement and
professional development from the National Capital Region,
Sacramento and San Francisco Chapters who presented details on
their structure, operations and the various programs they offer
members.
The next CLM is planned for London during the Infosecurity Europe
conference. The agenda will feature programs that have been
spearheaded by chapters around the world, such as young
professionals and women in security groups, along with opportunities
to get involved in (ISC)2 initiatives, including the Secure Leadership
Series and the (ISC)2 Foundation’s Safe and Secure Online program.
In addition, the CISSP exam will
be available in Korean via CBT
on selected dates. The first
exam will be available on
March 26, 2013.
Both exams are available at the
approved Pearson VUE testing
centers in China.
Annual (ISC)²
Chapter Reports
Thank you for submitting your
annual reports to us! We are
currently reviewing the
information and compiling an
overall report that will be
available this June. Stay tuned!
The (ISC)²
Foundation
Scholarship
Application Period
Ends Soon!
The scholarship application
period closes at midnight on
March 31, 2013 EDT. Help us
fulfill the demands of tomorrow
in the field of information
security today. Encourage
students in your local
community to apply. Learn
more.
The 2013 Global
Information Security
Workforce Study is
Out!
The eagerly awaited GISWS
2013 has been released! What
is on the minds of information
security professionals this year?
Check out the latest trends and
issues affecting the information
security profession. Learn
more.
(ISC)² Wins Best
Professional Training
Program
If you would like to attend this meeting, please email your name,
chapter, and officer position to [email protected]. Also, you will need
to register to attend Infosecurity Europe in order to access the meeting
room. Register now. Please note there is an entrance fee of £20 if
you don’t register by 19th April (5:00pm GMT).
If you are not able to attend the meeting in London, then check out
dates and locations for other Chapter Leadership Meetings being
held around the world this year.
(ISC)² Member Certification
Verification
Are looking to verify an (ISC)2 member’s
credential status? You can confirm this
information by submitting the last name and
member ID number on the Certification
Verification page on the (ISC)2 website.
The 2013 SC Magazine awardwinner for Best Professional
Training Program is ... (ISC)²!
At this year's RSA Conference,
(ISC)² accepted this prestigious
award and is grateful to SC
Magazine for the honor. Learn
more.
Learn more about the
highlights of the 2013 RSA
Conference.
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