From monthly chapter meetings to hands-on trainings and the Central Ohio InfoSec Summit, our events bring together cybersecurity professionals at every stage of their careers. Explore what’s coming up and save your spot today.
Upcoming Events: Learn, Connect, and Stay Ahead
Events That Build Skills, Careers, and Connections.
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Events That Build Skills, Careers, and Connections. •
May Quarterly Chapter Meeting
Join us this May for an afternoon of connection, insights, and community with fellow cybersecurity professionals.
Whether you’re looking to expand your network, learn from industry leaders, or stay engaged with the COISSA community, this quarterly meeting is one you won’t want to miss.
Toastmasters
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!
Toastmasters
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!
2026 COISSA InfoSec Summit
OHIO’S PREMIER INFORMATION SECURITY SUMMIT
Get ready for the biggest cybersecurity event in Ohio! The 2026 Central Ohio InfoSec Summit is happening June 8-10, 2026, at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. This two-day event brings together over 1,500 industry leaders, practitioners, and innovators.
With more than 100 expert speakers and a vendor hall packed with cutting-edge solutions, this is your chance to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. From executive insights and career development tips to deep dives into application security, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), security awareness, and technical sessions, there’s something for everyone.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, expand your network, or discover the latest tools shaping the industry, the Central Ohio InfoSec Summit is your gateway to growth and connection.
Hyper-Realistic Cyber Range Attack Simulation
Think you’re ready to survive the attack?
This course provides hands-on experience in a sophisticated cyber range environment that simulates real-world cyber-attacks. Participants will engage with meticulously crafted attack scenarios designed to mirror modern threat actors’ tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
Participants will:
Defend against advanced persistent threats in real-time
Analyze and respond to sophisticated attack chains
Experience high-fidelity simulations of enterprise network environments
Practice incident response using industry-standard tools and frameworks
Develop critical decision-making skills under pressure
This engaging training environment incorporates the latest threat intelligence and attack methodologies, providing security professionals with practical experience that directly translates to operational readiness.
Ideal for security analysts, SOC teams, incident responders, and security leaders seeking to strengthen their organization’s detection and response capabilities.
Secure your place to experience this hands-on training!
Note: Participants must bring their own Laptops.
Toastmasters
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!
COISSA Connect Webinar: What we will learn: “Lawyers and Robots: How to Win with AI”
Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries, but its rapid integration raises challenging legal questions. This session explores the evolving legal landscape surrounding AI, including intellectual property rights, liability concerns, ethical considerations, regulatory frameworks, and data privacy challenges. Attendees will gain insights into the current laws impacting AI, case studies of legal disputes involving AI, and strategies for navigating the intersection of innovation and compliance. Whether you're a legal professional, policymaker, or technologist, this session provides essential knowledge for staying ahead in the age of AI.
COISSA Connect Webinar: “Securing Your Future: Personal Financial Leadership for Cybersecurity Professionals”
While cybersecurity professionals spend their careers protecting organizations from risk, personal financial planning is often overlooked. In this session, Brendan O’Connor draws on decades of experience in investing, saving, and business to explore the financial habits and decisions that many in tech neglect. He offers practical insights to help attendees take control of their financial future with the same discipline applied to security. This vendor-neutral session is designed purely to educate and empower, with no products or services—just actionable guidance to strengthen personal financial resilience.
Toastmasters
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!
Toastmasters
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!
Architecting Defensible Networks | COISSA Connect
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.
Toastmasters
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!
Toastmasters
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!
Quarterly Chapter Meeting & Networking
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 | COISSA Connect
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.
Toastmasters
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!
Holiday Party
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.
Quarterly Chapter Meeting & Networking
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!
Toastmasters
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!
Fall 2025 Training: AI Workshop
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
Fall 2025 Training: AI Workshop
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
A day in the life of an SOC analyst
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.
Toastmasters
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!
Webinar
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.
Toastmasters
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!
Toastmasters
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!
2025 COISSA Golf Outing
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.
Quarterly Chapter Meeting & Networking
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!
Toastmasters
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!
Toastmasters
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!
Toastmasters
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!
Toastmasters
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!
Learn Today.
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Lead Tomorrow.
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Learn Today. • Lead Tomorrow. •
Join our community and unlock access to ISSA International’s full calendar of conferences, forums, classes, and webinars — all built to expand your cybersecurity expertise and connect you with industry leaders.
As a member, you’ll also enjoy free admission to our monthly meetings right here in Central Ohio.