NACISSA

DC256 Meetup: Delivering RF-Triggered Cyber Effects
2025-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Gigaparts, Address 6123 University Drive, Huntsville, 35806, United States
As platforms become increasingly networked and reliant on embedded systems, adversaries are exploring new methods to deliver cyber effects—without ever touching the internet. This session explores the evolving threat of Cyber-Electromagnetic Convergence (CEWC), where RF signals are used to deliver or trigger malicious code, disrupt bus protocols, or manipulate system behavior. With real-world use cases targeting embedded systems, attendees will learn how SDRs, AI-driven waveform fuzzing, and data bus injection techniques (e.g., CAN, MIL-STD-1553) can emulate insider, near-sider, and outsider threat models. The talk will also examine key performance parameters and current technology gaps, offering a roadmap for integrating CEWC realism into testing campaigns.

Talk Title: Silent Intrusion – Delivering RF-Triggered Cyber Effects🔍 Topics Covered:• Cyber-Electromagnetic Convergence (CEWC)• AI-driven SDR waveform fuzzing• Data bus injection: CAN & MIL-STD-1553• Insider vs outsider threat modeling• Real-world case studies• Technology gaps in CEWC testingThis is a must-attend session for those in embedded systems, RF, cybersecurity testing, or red / blue teaming.Note: This event is hosted by DC256 and is not a NAC-ISSA sponsored event.

For event details and to register:

https://www.linkedin.com/events/dc256meetup-deliveringrf-trigge7335487754035769344/about

Unlock the Future of Defense Innovation:NVIDIA, Dell Technologies & Partners Present Cutting-Edge AI Solutions
2025-06-18 14:00 - 16:30 | Stovehouse, 3414 Governors Drive Southwest, Huntsville, Alabama, 35805, United States
Join NVIDIA and Dell Technologies—alongside industry pioneers H2O.ai, Prohawk.ai, and Data2.ai—for an exclusive event showcasing how advanced AI is revolutionizing the Federal mission space. Discover integrated solutions that fuse Dell’s high-performance infrastructure with NVIDIA’s transformative AI platforms, including GPU-accelerated systems and the AI Enterprise software suite.

At this event, explore how these collaborations deliver:

– Enhanced Cybersecurity & Real-Time Intelligence: Secure, scalable AI for decision-making.– Predictive Logistics & Autonomous Systems: Smarter modeling to optimize operations.– Data-Driven Defense Strategies: Tools to accelerate analysis and mission readiness.

Hear from experts at H2O.ai (AI democratization), Prohawk.ai (predictive analytics), and Data2.ai (enterprise AI integration), as they unveil synergies shaping the future of AI driven technology.

Why Attend?

– See live demos of AI-powered solutions.– Learn how Dell and NVIDIA’s partnership drives operational efficiency.– Network with leaders redefining AI’s role in national security.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the AI-driven landscape.Register now to secure your spot and transform tomorrow’s missions today.Agenda2:00pm – 2:30pm CST: Arrive + Registration2:30pm – 3:30pm CST: Keynote Presentation (Dell + NVIDIA)3:30pm – 4:30pm CST: Partner BLUFs4:30pm – Close CST: Cocktail Hour w/Ad Hoc Breakouts

Note: This event is not sponsored by NAC-ISSA and is an outside event.

Registration and details here: https://dell.captix.com/event/VI6dNz/register

NAC-ISSA Sponsors Marc Sachs and "Securing the Power Grid"
2025-06-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus, 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, AL, 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, United States
Securing the Power Grid

The North American Power Grid, covering the USA and Canada as well as a portion of Mexico, is the largest machine ever constructed. To control and balance such a complex system requires plenty of computing power and a necessary exposure to external threats. This talk explains how the grid works, outlines various threats to the grid, and details specific grid security techniques and tactics.

Our venue is the Auburn Innovation and Research Center at 345 Voyager Way. Catering is by Rosies and the door prize is a D-Link AC1900 Wi-Fi Router. Must be present to win!

Marcus H. Sachs is the Senior VP & Chief Engineer at the Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS®). He advises CIS leadership on engineering practices and processes and leads CIS’ engineering team of over 100 employees who develop and maintain various CIS products and services. Marcus represents CIS in a variety of public forums and activities and serves as an internationally recognized thought leader and advocate for CIS best practices, solutions, and offerings. Marcus retired from the US Army in January 2002 after serving a distinguished 20-year career as a Corps of Engineers and Systems Automation officer. After his military retirement, he was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve in the White House Office of Cyberspace Security. In addition to being the Chief Security Officer at the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) he has also served in senior leadership roles at SRI International, Verizon Communications, and Pattern Computer. Prior to joining CIS he was the deputy director for research at Auburn’s McCrary Institute for cyber and critical infrastructure security.

Cyber Defenders: Navigating CMMC & Cyber Threats in the DIB
2025-06-12 00:30 - 13:00 | UAH Invention to Innovation Center (I2C), 850 Ben Graves Drive Northwest, Huntsville, 35816, United States
CyberProtex & Abnormal Security Present: Cybersecurity and Compliance for the DIB – Your Path to CMMC Certification

Join CyberProtex and Abnormal Security for an exclusive, high-impact event tailored for organizations in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) who are actively preparing for or navigating CMMC 2.0 compliance. This live, in-person session will offer practical insights, threat intelligence, and proven strategies to protect Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) from today’s most sophisticated cyber threats.

🔐 Topics Will Include:

What You Must Know About CMMC 2.0 Before Your Next Contract

How Abnormal Security Enhances NIST 800-171 and CMMC Compliance

Top Cyber Threats Facing the DIB Today – and How to Defend Against Them

Live Demos & Real-World Use Cases

Q&A with Industry Experts

💡 Whether you’re a cybersecurity lead, compliance officer, or DoD contractor executive, this event will equip you with knowledge, tools, and connections to secure your systems and advance your compliance journey.

This is not a NAC-ISSA hosted event. To register, click the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cyber-defenders-navigating-cmmc-cyber-threats-in-the-dib-tickets-1363402295969?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Tabletop Exercise Training Workshop by CyberBrews
2025-05-30 09:00 - 12:00
Are you responsible for your organization’s Incident Response (IR) or Business Continuity (BC) planning?Do you want to ensure your team is prepared when real-world disruptions occur?

Join us for a special online edition of our highly rated Tabletop Exercise Training Workshop — an interactive, hands-on session where you’ll learn how to create, conduct, and evaluate tabletop exercises that truly test your organization’s response capabilities.

In this three-hour workshop, you will learn how to:

✅ Understand the fundamentals of tabletop exercises — what they are, why they matter, and how to run them effectively

✅ Craft realistic, business-specific scenarios that challenge your teams

✅ Facilitate discussions that engage participants and uncover actionable insights

✅ Identify best practices for strengthening and improving your IR and BC plans

Hands-On Practice Included: You’ll get the opportunity to work through sample scenarios, update real-world plans, and leave with practical tools and templates you can use immediately.

Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your readiness skills — all from the comfort of your home or office!

NOTE: This is sponsored by CyberBrews and is not an ISSA event. There is a charge for this event.

Information and Registration: https://www.cyber-brews.com/event-details/bsides-huntsville-ttx-training-1

Britive sponsors Beers for Engineers
2025-05-29 17:30 - 19:30 | InnerSpace Brewing, 2414 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, 35805-3014, United States
Thank you to Dan Adams and Britive for sponsoring our next Beers for Engineers on May 29. Pizza, softdrinks and beer on Britive!

Stay after for a comedy show.

Hack The Box Meetup: Huntsville
2025-05-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Gigaparts, Address 6123 University Drive, Huntsville, 35806, United States
Anyone who is interested in cybersecurity and penetration testing is welcome to join this group. The purpose of the meet up is to meet other infosec enthusiasts, discuss, exchange knowledge regarding cybersecurity, hack machines from Hack The Box dedicated to this gathering and enjoy.

Huntsville Hack The Box – Monthly Meetup (In-Person + Online)Location: GigaParts, Huntsville, ALTime: Starts at 4:00 PM – Drop in anytime!Discord (Join us online!): https://discord.gg/5sgUTzMqHS

Ready to Hack the Box (literally)?Join us for the very first Huntsville Hack The Box meetup — a free monthly cybersecurity event where beginners and experts alike team up to tackle real-world hacking challenges from the Hack The Box platform. Whether you’re just curious about cybersecurity or you’re already deep into pwning boxes, there’s a challenge here for you.

What to Expect:

Live hacking: We’ll have HTB machines at all skill levels — beginner to 1337 — for you to work on solo or with others.

In-person & online: Come hang out with us at GigaParts or join remotely via Discord.

Free food: Provided by our awesome sponsor, SecurIT360.

Prizes: Hack The Box is hooking us up with swag and giveaways.

No experience necessary: Just bring a laptop. We’ll help you get started!

Don’t worry if you can’t make it right at 4:00 PM — drop in when you can. We’ll be hacking all evening.Stay in the loop and connect with the crew before or after the event on our Discord: https://discord.gg/5sgUTzMqHS

NOTE: This is an outside event and is not a NAC-ISSA hosted event.

NAC-ISSA May lunch: Investigating Foreign Tech from Online Retailers
2025-05-20 11:30 - 12:30 | Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus, 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, AL, 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, United States
Join us for a chapter sponsored lunch with Michael Portera presenting Investigating Foreign Tech from Online Retailers

We live in a time where we can buy practically anything online. It’s very tempting to buy cheap products online, including electronics. While saving money can be great, what are we really getting here? Where did it really come from, is it safe to use, and what is really going on behind the scenes? Let’s find out!

In this talk, we’ll track the supply chain of a foreign smartwatch on Amazon using various OSINT techniques. After going down the rabbit hole, we’ll perform a hardware/software breakdown with automated and manual analyses (and further OSINT based on our findings). By the end of the talk, you will have a better understanding of some of the tools and processes you can use for performing your own due diligence.

Lunch will be a Ted’s BBQ Potato Bar and our door prize this month is an ASUS Chromebook.

DC256 Meetup: CTF Crash Course!
2025-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.
