Events

The National Capital Chapter is excited to bring you not one, but two exceptional events this month, made possible through collaboration with our neighboring ISSA chapters. These events promise valuable insights and networking opportunities that you won't want to miss available both in person and online!!

Event 1: Hosted by the Northern Virginia Chapter

Date: Thursday, April 18 Time: 5:30 PM

Event: Panel Discussion on Vehicle Security with experts from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center, and Battelle Memorial Institute.

Join us for a stimulating panel discussion on the pressing topic of Vehicle Security, hosted by our colleagues at ISSA-NOVA. Gain insights from industry experts and engage in discussions about the latest developments in securing vehicles against cyber threats.

Event 2: Hosted by the Central Maryland Chapter

Date: April 24 Time: 5:00 PM 

Event: Federal Government Proposed Cybersecurity Regulations and False Claims Risks 

Speaker: Dawn Greenman, Program Manager for Cybersecurity Compliance and Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL).

Attend this informative session, either in person or virtually, as Dawn Greenman delves into the Federal Government's Proposed Cybersecurity Regulations and associated False Claims Risks. Gain essential insights into compliance and risk management within the cybersecurity realm.

Both meetings are hybrid, offering the flexibility to attend either in person or online.

For more information and registration links for both events, please follow the links in session titles.

We eagerly anticipate your participation in these enriching events, made possible by our collaborative efforts with ISSA-NOVA and ISSA-MD

Join us on Tuesday, May 21 for our monthly chapter meeting with a special guest speakers:

 
“Trust me – I’m an AI”: Why explainable AI is important
by 
Frank Gearhart, Kratos Defense

Abstract
We'll look at current AI technology, legal and ethical issues, why human-machine trust is necessary, and why it’s not easy.

 

Speaker Bio
frank geahartFrank Gearhart, Senior Cybersecurity Architect/ISSE, Kratos Defense has spent eighteen years in information technology – twelve of them in information security. ISSA Fellow. BS in Professional Aeronautics, MS in Information Security & Assurance, Ph.D. in Computer Science. Former U.S. Coast Guard and commercial helicopter pilot. Fan of Alaskan Malamutes.

Must  register here if you plan to attend.

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