NACISSA

DC256 Meetup: CTF Crash Course!
2025-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Gigaparts, Address 6123 University Drive, Huntsville, 35806, United States
Join us for an exciting workshop presented by Dayton Hasty!Have you ever wanted to get involved with cyber Capture the Flag competitions? Come learn about how CTFs are like rock climbing, what tools you need to get started, and how you can trick yourself into learning all about cybersecurity. If time allows, you may even get to try your hand at some challenges, so bring a laptop if you can!

💰 Free food provided!💻 Bring a Laptop if you’d like to tackle any of the challenges we will have for you at the end!🔗 Contact us: info@dc256.org🌐 Learn more: DC256.orgThis event is a great opportunity to network, learn a valuable skill, and have fun with the Rocket City Hackers! Don’t miss out!

PhishFirewall sponsors NAC-ISSA April 2025 lunch
2025-04-15 11:30 - 12:30 | Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus, 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, AL, 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, United States
Mind over Malware. How EQ enhanced AI and EQ strategies will stop human risk

Join NAC-ISSA members and guests for our monthly chapter lunch on April 15 at 11:30. The venue is the Auburn Research and Innovation Center.

PhishFirewall sponsors the April lunch with speaker Joshua Crumbaugh. Joshua is also our keynote speaker for the BSides 2025 conference.

Out topic: Mind over Malware. How EQ enhanced AI and EQ strategies will stop human risk

Join us for hands-on demos of PhishFirewall’s behavior-driven training methods and see firsthand how PhishEQ adds emotional intelligence to your technical controls—redefining the fight against human error.

Catering is by Rosie and the door prize is a tp-link deco Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System. Must be present to win!

Hands-on Investigations: Ransomware Edition
2025-04-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Calhoun Community College, 102 Wynn Dr NW, Huntsville, 35805, United States
A Palo Alto Cortex XDR crash course

Experience the Power of Cortex XDR in an Hour

The situation: Your boss has read the 2023 Unit 42 Ransomware and Extortion Threat Report. After being alerted of a possible cyberattack targeting your company, concerns arise. You now have 60 minutes to report back if any departments have been affected. How fast can you deliver?

Join this session where attendees will dive into how Cortex XDR®:

– Determines if any users are victims.– Collects endpoint, network and forensics events about the incident.– Reviews Unit 42™ Threat Intelligence to confirm your company is protected.

BSides Huntsville 2025
2025-04-11 08:00 - 2025-04-12 17:00 | Calhoun Community College, 102 Wynn Dr NW, Huntsville, 35805, United States
BSides Huntsville presented by NAC-ISSA and hosted at Calhoun Community College, Huntsville Campus, will take place Friday, April 11 for training, and Saturday, April 12 for presentations!

Speakers are already on the agenda at the link below. More speakers to be added soon!

https://nac-issa.org/events/bsides

Register for BSides below.

$129 EC-Council: Power of AI Workshop (Register here, must be registered for BSides as well).

$65 Cyber Brews: Creating & Conducting Tabletop Exercises for Incident Response & Business Continuity (Register here, must be registered for BSides as well).

Free Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Ultimate Test Drive (Register here, must be registered for Bsides as well).

Cayosoft sponsors Beers for Engineers
2025-03-20 17:00 - 19:30
Join Cayosoft and NAC-ISSA for networking at InnerSpace Brewing. Cayosoft sponsors the chapter lunch and Beers for Engineers both this week!

Cayosoft sponsors NAC-ISSA March lunch
2025-03-18 11:30 - 12:30 | Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus, 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, AL, 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, United States
Cayosoft will be the sponsor for our NAC-ISSA chapter lunch on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

Topic: Hybrid AD and Microsoft Cloud Security and Resiliency

This presentation explores securing hybrid Active Directory environments with Microsoft cloud services, focusing on enhanced security and resiliency. Attendees will learn how Cayosoft’s platform streamlines compliance with tightening policies for protecting and recovering critical infrastructure (E.g., CMMC, CISA BOD 2501, DORA, and proposed HIPAA Security Rule updates). The session will cover strategies to protect against cyber threats, recover from breaches, and meet regulatory requirements. Through real-world examples, discover best practices for safeguarding critical systems, ensuring operational continuity, and achieving regulatory compliance in today’s evolving threat landscape.

Register now to save the date! Check back soon for more details our caterer and, of course, the door prize.

ISACA and NAC-ISSA cohost Beers for Engineers
2025-02-20 17:00 - 19:30 | InnerSpace Brewing, 2414 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, 35805, United States
Join NAC-ISSA and ISACA for a networking event at InnerSpace Brewing on Thursday, February 20. Build your network of Cyber Security professionals in North Alabama and learn more about both organizations. Beer and Pizza provided by the chapters. Membership not required, anyone in the North Alabama region with an interest in cyber security is welcome join us for this free event!

Darktrace sponsors NAC-ISSA February lunch
2025-02-18 11:30 - 12:30 | Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus, 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, AL, 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, United States
Darktrace will be the sponsor for our NAC-ISSA chapter lunch on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Darktrace uses unsupervised machine learning to catch cyberattacks that often slip by rule-based approaches. These could be novel attacks, insider threats, supply chain breaches and other next-gen/AI techniques that seem to get smarter over time. With real world examples, we’ll take a look at the technology thats shaping the future of cybersecurity, where businesses can stay one step ahead of cybercriminals, instead of the other way around.

Register now to block out our calendar. Catering is by Walton’s Southern Table and one lucky attendee will win an HP Chromebook.

SpyCloud sponsors NAC-ISSA January lunch
2025-01-28 11:30 - 12:30 | Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus, 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, AL, 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, United States
Join NAC-ISSA and SpyCloud for our January 2025 chapter lunch on January 28, 2025 from 11:30 to 12:30. We’ll be hosted by the Auburn University Research and Innovation Center. Phillip Ogle will be our presenter with tales from the Dark Web trenches.

SpyCloud uses human intelligence “officers” who set up fake identities and use those identities to infiltrate criminal groups. In these groups criminal will share data to get help understanding the value of the data, get help to develop a plan of attack with that data, and then get help to figure out a way to best monetize on the attack.

In these offline groups SpyCloud can see high value records such as:

User Credentials,

Session Cookies,

API Tokens,

Credit Cards,

Banking numbers,

Social Security Numbers (US) and National IDs

Date of Birth

SpyCloud can also see low value records such as:

Driver’s License Number

Physical Address

Phone numbers

Vehicle Identification Numbers

Whether you have heard of SpyCloud or not, you have likely unknowingly seen some of their data presented in commercials by companies we partner with to help their solutions be more complete.

In the presentation we will go back in time to a real-world cyber-attack that made an ISP unable to service its customers for most of the day. You will see the real patient zero and see how the criminals were able to impersonate the patient to gain access.

The weakest variable that we struggle to control is still the human. That is still the case, and we will end on automated remediation. If one of my users gets an unmanaged, or undermanaged device compromised because of their action, or perhaps another member of their household, we will end on automated remediation so you, the protector, can keep your organization secure. We will also see that humans still try to use their brain verses a good password manager, and how an automated approach can better assist with this problem as well.

Galactic Guardians Cyber Brews
2025-01-23 14:00 - 19:00 | The Blind Tiger, 113 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, 35801, United States
NOTE: This is not a NAC-ISSA event.

Come in from the arctic blast this week and join Cyber Brews for:

Galactic Guardians: Cybersecurity in Space and Beyond

3.0 CPEs

Catering by Honey Box Charcuterie!

Craft Cocktails by The Blind Tiger!

Amazon Echo Door Prize!

Seats are selling fast!

General Admission – $30

Government/Academia – $15

Networking Only – Free

Sponsorship Packages are available starting at $500! Email Karen Williams (karen.williams@cyber-brews.com) for more information.

Thanks to our Silver Sponsor, Five Stones Research Corporation!

NAC-ISSA 2024 Christmas Party
2024-12-10 17:30 - 20:30 | Signals – Museum of Information Explosion, 1806 University Dr NW, Huntsville, 35801, United States
The chapter will return to Signals – Museum of Information Explosion on University Drive for our members only Christmas Party. This is our one event when membership has its privilege!

Due to the size of the venue, we request that members bring only one guest. Total registration will be limited to 120.

CyberBrews RMF 2.0 One Day Workshop December 2024
2024-12-09 09:00 - 16:00
CyberBrews is pleased to invite you to an exclusive online One-Day Risk Management Framework (RMF) 2.0 Express workshop designed specifically for cybersecurity professionals working on federal information systems. This comprehensive session will focus on the latest updates, best practices, and practical implementation of RMF to ensure compliance with federal regulations and enhance your organization’s security posture. Whether you’re involved in system assessment, authorization, or continuous monitoring, this workshop will provide valuable insights and hands-on guidance.

This workshop is approximately 7 hours in length and will cover the latest National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-37 REV 2 “Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organizations: A System Life Cycle Approach for Security and Privacy.” We will review other NIST 800 series documents that have been updated (800-53 rev 5, 800-53A, 800-160 v1, and 800-160v2). This workshop will include comprehensive overviews of System Security Plans (SSPs), System Security Engineering (SSE), Security Assessment Planning, and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) management.

Mrs. Williams uses her experience working in the Department of Defense (DoD) as a government contractor for 17 years to explain how each step affects not only security professionals and system owners, but also project management, system development, and organizational risk tolerance.

Approximately 7 CPEs.

Registration is at this link: https://www.cyber-brews.com/events-1

Abnormal Security sponsors NAC-ISSA November chapter lunch
2024-11-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus, 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, AL, 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, United States
Join NAC-ISSA as Abnormal Security sponsors our November 2024 chapter lunch.

Abnormal AI keeps your email protected. Get comprehensive email protection against attacks that exploit human behavior, including phishing, social engineering, and account takeovers, with a platform that deeply understands human behavior.

Catering is from Walton’s Southern Table and the door prize is an HP Chromebook. Must be present to win!

AFCEA AI/ML Tech Exchange & Expo - FUNDRAISING FANDANGO!
2024-11-13 16:00 - 18:00 | PBR Lockhart Smokehouse, 455 The Bridge Street Northwest #Suite 120, Huntsville, 35806, United States
Welcome to the AFCEA AI/ML Tech Exchange & Expo – FUNDRAISING FANDANGO! Join us for a night of networking, learning, and fun at PBR Lockhart Smokehouse on Thu Nov 14 2024. Connect with industry leaders, explore the latest in AI and ML technology, and support a great cause. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to mingle with like-minded professionals and make a difference. See you there!

This event follows the AI/ML Technology Exchange and Expo at the Westin. Registration:Home – Huntsville AI and Machine Learning Technology Exchange and Expo (hpe.com)

Ticket includes: 1 Hour Open-Bar (4-5pm) and delicious PBR Lockhart food that will be set out.

BULLRIDING FUNDRAISER: $20 Entry. Venmo & Cash Accepted. WINNER GETS A BOTTLE OF BOURBON! Competition starts at 5pm.

$15 – $1,500

Huntsville AI and Machine Learning Technology Exchange and Expo
2024-11-13 08:00 - 14:00
The fourth annual Huntsville AI and Machine Learning Technology Exchange and Expo is a forum designed to educate and train attendees on the latest advances and applications in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Join subject matter experts from across industry and government as they discuss how AI and machine learning are being utilized to provide new capabilities for national defense and other areas.

Speakers and exhibitors will explore generative AI and large language models, retrieval augment generation (RAG), AI model development, data pipeline management, sensor processing, digital engineering, computer vision, high performance computing and GPUs, and more.

New this year is a Large Language Model hands-on workshop for technical people interested in how to fine-tune a dataset to drive a specific application. Prerequisites apply (please see LLM Workshop tab for more detail).

Lunch and beverages will be served. Attend for the whole day or as long as schedules permit. Registration is required.

CE (Continuing Education) credits available.

HSV.AI Fall Social
2024-10-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Stovehouse 3414 Governors Drive, AL, 3414 Governors Drive, Huntsville, 35805, United States
Huntsville AI is a working group centered in Huntsville AL focused on building and supporting the local Artificial Intelligence community. Our vision is a group of individuals and organizations in the metro Huntsville area who collaboratively advance the knowledge and application of AI in ways that make it available to everyone and improve our quality of life.

Our next meetup with be a social at Stovehouse, where we can get to know each other a bit better. We had a large group last week and it’s difficult to catch up and learn what everyone is doing with AI in such a short period of time.

If you’re new to the group, or haven’t been to a meetup, this is a great way to get involved and see who is doing fun things with AI.

Marc Sachs sponsors Beers for Engineers
2024-10-03 17:00 - 19:30 | InnerSpace Brewing, 2414 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, 35805-3014, United States
Join us as we celebrate Marc Sach’s stepping into the next phase of his life… Medicare. Drinks are on Marc as we celebrate his last day before Medicare.
