Architecting Defensible Networks

In an era where cyber threats are growing in both sophistication and scale, designing networks that can withstand and respond to attacks is more critical than ever. This talk will explore the principles and practical strategies behind architecting defensible networks—systems built not just to prevent breaches, but to detect, contain, and recover from them effectively.

We will discuss key design approaches, including the principles of zero trust, network segmentation, and least privilege. Attendees will learn how to implement layered defenses, leverage threat intelligence, and design for both resilience and rapid response. Real-world examples and case studies will illustrate how to balance security with operational efficiency.

Join us! Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in person in #DublinOhio while we gather together and practice our skills.

If you would like to join the COISSA Toastmasters club, please email service@coissa.org!

Join us! Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in person in #DublinOhio while we gather together and practice our skills.

If you would like to join the COISSA Toastmasters club, please email service@coissa.org!

Join us for our quarterly chapter meeting and networking event! Connect with fellow professionals, gain insights from industry leaders, and stay updated on chapter initiatives. Whether you’re looking to expand your network or share ideas, this event is a perfect opportunity. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today!

The Rise of the Adversary Economy

Cybercrime isn’t just about hackers in hoodies anymore, it’s a thriving global economy. From sophisticated ransomware cartels to small threat crews like Scattered Spider, modern adversaries operate like well-funded startups with R&D, organized sprints, customer service, and strategic partnerships.

This session unpacks how cybercrime has evolved into a structured ecosystem including Initial Access Brokers, MaaS (Malware-as-a-Service), and extortion marketplaces.  Learn why understanding these economic drivers is critical to defending against them. Attendees will leave with a clear view of how groups like FIN7e, LAPSUS$, and others are monetizing the hack, the data extraction, and double extortion and how defenders can disrupt their business model.

Join us! Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in person in #DublinOhio while we gather together and practice our skills.

If you would like to join the COISSA Toastmasters club, please email service@coissa.org!

Join us for our annual holiday party at the beautiful Country Club at  Muirfield Village. It will be a fun, relaxing evening with great food, drink, and networking. In addition, COISSA will be collecting monetary donations to contribute toward the COISSA Scholarship Foundation. 

Join us for our quarterly chapter meeting and networking event! Connect with fellow professionals, gain insights from industry leaders, and stay updated on chapter initiatives. Whether you’re looking to expand your network or share ideas, this event is a perfect opportunity. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today!

Join us! Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in person in #DublinOhio while we gather together and practice our skills.

If you would like to join the COISSA Toastmasters club, please email service@coissa.org!

ISACA Central Ohio is partnering with ISSA for a 2-day fall training event. Save the dates: October 29-30 in a live, online virtual classroom platform where you can earn up to 16 CPE hours.

Jason Montgomery, CISO with ReynCon Security, will lead this comprehensive training on integrating generative AI into enterprise environments with focus on security, governance and practical applications. If you are a professional who needs to implement AI solutions while maintaining proper security, governance, and risk management practices, then this course is for you.

For additional details and registration, visit the ISACA Central Ohio Chapter website:
https://lnkd.in/gN2ii7eR

ISACA Central Ohio is partnering with ISSA for a 2-day fall training event. Save the dates: October 29-30 in a live, online virtual classroom platform where you can earn up to 16 CPE hours.

Jason Montgomery, CISO with ReynCon Security, will lead this comprehensive training on integrating generative AI into enterprise environments with focus on security, governance and practical applications. If you are a professional who needs to implement AI solutions while maintaining proper security, governance, and risk management practices, then this course is for you.

For additional details and registration, visit the ISACA Central Ohio Chapter website:
https://lnkd.in/gN2ii7eR

Join Columbus ISSA and Trace3 for an exclusive hands-on event designed to immerse you in the fast-paced world of the Security Operations Center (SOC). You'll engage in real-world practical exercises across four action-packed sessions—each lasting 40 minutes, with an opportunity to explore two cutting-edge technologies during the lunch break.

Join us! Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in person in #DublinOhio while we gather together and practice our skills.

If you would like to join the COISSA Toastmasters club, please email service@coissa.org!

Who Gave That Script Admin Rights? Tackling the Hidden Risks of Non-Human Identities

As organizations accelerate automation and cloud adoption, the number of non-human identities, service accounts, bots, APIs, scripts, and machine workloads has exploded, often outpacing human users by 10 to 1. Yet, these identities are frequently unmanaged, over-permissioned, and invisible to traditional IAM programs.

In this session, we’ll explore:

• Why non-human identities are one of the fastest-growing identity threats

• The common pitfalls organizations face when trying to manage them

• Real-world examples of misconfigurations and what they cost

• Practical steps to gain visibility, enforce least privilege, and integrate non-human identities into your governance framework

• How to partner with security, dev, and cloud teams for long-term success 

Whether you're just beginning or deep in your IAM journey, this talk will help shift from reactive clean-up to proactive control over your machine identity sprawl.

Join us! Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in person in #DublinOhio while we gather together and practice our skills.

If you would like to join the COISSA Toastmasters club, please email service@coissa.org!

Join us! Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in person in #DublinOhio while we gather together and practice our skills.

If you would like to join the COISSA Toastmasters club, please email service@coissa.org!

Spend a day on the green with fellow professionals at one of Central Ohio’s most stunning courses! Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just out for a fun day, this is a great opportunity to connect, compete, and unwind.

Join us for our quarterly chapter meeting and networking event! Connect with fellow professionals, gain insights from industry leaders, and stay updated on chapter initiatives. Whether you’re looking to expand your network or share ideas, this event is a perfect opportunity. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today!

Join us! Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in person in #DublinOhio while we gather together and practice our skills.

If you would like to join the COISSA Toastmasters club, please email service@coissa.org!

Join us! Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in person in #DublinOhio while we gather together and practice our skills.

If you would like to join the COISSA Toastmasters club, please email service@coissa.org!

More details to come! Stay tuned!

Join us! Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in person in #DublinOhio while we gather together and practice our skills.

If you would like to join the COISSA Toastmasters club, please email service@coissa.org!

More details to come! Stay tuned!

Join us! Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in person in #DublinOhio while we gather together and practice our skills.

If you would like to join the COISSA Toastmasters club, please email service@coissa.org!

Join us! Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in person in #DublinOhio while we gather together and practice our skills.

If you would like to join the COISSA Toastmasters club, please email service@coissa.org!

Join us! Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in person in #DublinOhio while we gather together and practice our skills.

If you would like to join the COISSA Toastmasters club, please email service@coissa.org!

Join us! Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in person in #DublinOhio while we gather together and practice our skills.

If you would like to join the COISSA Toastmasters club, please email service@coissa.org!

Join us! Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in person in #DublinOhio while we gather together and practice our skills.

If you would like to join the COISSA Toastmasters club, please email service@coissa.org!

Join us! Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in person in #DublinOhio while we gather together and practice our skills.

If you would like to join the COISSA Toastmasters club, please email service@coissa.org!