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SUMMARY:NAC-ISSA May lunch: Investigating Foreign Tech from Online Retailers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a chapter sponsored lunch with Michael Portera presenting Investigating Foreign Tech from Online Retailers \n\n\n\nWe 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! \n\n\n\nIn 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. \n\n\n\nLunch will be a Ted’s BBQ Potato Bar and our door prize this month is an ASUS Chromebook.
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/nac-issa-may-lunch-investigating-foreign-tech-from-online-retailers/
LOCATION:Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus\, 345 Voyager Way\, Huntsville\, AL\, 345 Voyager Way\, Huntsville\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T160000
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SUMMARY:Hack The Box Meetup: Huntsville
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nHuntsville 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 \n\n\n\nReady 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. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nLive hacking: We’ll have HTB machines at all skill levels — beginner to 1337 — for you to work on solo or with others.\n\n\n\nIn-person & online: Come hang out with us at GigaParts or join remotely via Discord.\n\n\n\nFree food: Provided by our awesome sponsor\, SecurIT360.\n\n\n\nPrizes: Hack The Box is hooking us up with swag and giveaways.\n\n\n\nNo experience necessary: Just bring a laptop. We’ll help you get started!\n\n\n\n\nDon’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 \n\n\n\nNOTE:  This is an outside event and is not a NAC-ISSA hosted event.
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/hack-the-box-meetup-huntsville/
LOCATION:Gigaparts\, Address 6123 University Drive\, Huntsville\, 35806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T173000
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SUMMARY:Britive sponsors Beers for Engineers
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to Dan Adams and Britive for sponsoring our next Beers for Engineers on May 29. Pizza\, softdrinks and beer on Britive!   \n\n\n\nStay after for a comedy show.
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/britive-sponsors-beers-for-engineers/
LOCATION:InnerSpace Brewing\, 2414 Clinton Ave W\, Huntsville\, 35805-3014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T090000
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SUMMARY:Tabletop Exercise Training Workshop by CyberBrews
DESCRIPTION: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? \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nIn this three-hour workshop\, you will learn how to: \n\n\n\n✅ Understand the fundamentals of tabletop exercises — what they are\, why they matter\, and how to run them effectively \n\n\n\n✅ Craft realistic\, business-specific scenarios that challenge your teams \n\n\n\n✅ Facilitate discussions that engage participants and uncover actionable insights \n\n\n\n✅ Identify best practices for strengthening and improving your IR and BC plans \n\n\n\nHands-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. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this chance to sharpen your readiness skills — all from the comfort of your home or office! \n\n\n\nNOTE:  This is sponsored by CyberBrews and is not an ISSA event.  There is a charge for this event. \n\n\n\nInformation and Registration:  https://www.cyber-brews.com/event-details/bsides-huntsville-ttx-training-1
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/tabletop-exercise-training-workshop-by-cyberbrews/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T003000
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SUMMARY:Cyber Defenders: Navigating CMMC & Cyber Threats in the DIB
DESCRIPTION:CyberProtex & Abnormal Security Present: Cybersecurity and Compliance for the DIB – Your Path to CMMC Certification \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\n🔐 Topics Will Include: \n\n\n\n\nWhat You Must Know About CMMC 2.0 Before Your Next Contract\n\n\n\nHow Abnormal Security Enhances NIST 800-171 and CMMC Compliance\n\n\n\nTop Cyber Threats Facing the DIB Today – and How to Defend Against Them\n\n\n\nLive Demos & Real-World Use Cases\n\n\n\nQ&A with Industry Experts\n\n\n\n\n💡 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. \n\n\n\nThis is not a NAC-ISSA hosted event.    To register\, click the following link: \n\n\n\nhttps://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
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/cyber-defenders-navigating-cmmc-cyber-threats-in-the-dib/
LOCATION:UAH Invention to Innovation Center (I2C)\, 850 Ben Graves Drive Northwest\, Huntsville\, 35816\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T113000
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SUMMARY:NAC-ISSA Sponsors Marc Sachs and "Securing the Power Grid"
DESCRIPTION:Securing the Power Grid  \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nOur 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! \n\n\n\nMarcus 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.
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/nac-issa-sponsors-marc-sachs-and-securing-the-power-grid/
LOCATION:Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus\, 345 Voyager Way\, Huntsville\, AL\, 345 Voyager Way\, Huntsville\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T140000
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SUMMARY:Unlock the Future of Defense Innovation:NVIDIA\, Dell Technologies & Partners Present Cutting-Edge AI Solutions
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nAt this event\, explore how these collaborations deliver: \n\n\n\n– 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. \n\n\n\nHear 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. \n\n\n\nWhy Attend? \n\n\n\n– 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. \n\n\n\nDon’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 \n\n\n\nNote:  This event is not sponsored by NAC-ISSA and is an outside event.   \n\n\n\nRegistration and details here: https://dell.captix.com/event/VI6dNz/register
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/unlock-the-future-of-defense-innovationnvidia-dell-technologies-partners-present-cutting-edge-ai-solutions/
LOCATION:Stovehouse\, 3414 Governors Drive Southwest\, Huntsville\, Alabama\, 35805\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T180000
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SUMMARY:DC256 Meetup: Delivering RF-Triggered Cyber Effects
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nTalk 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. \n\n\n\nFor event details and to register: \n\n\n\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/events/dc256meetup-deliveringrf-trigge7335487754035769344/about
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/dc256-meetup-delivering-rf-triggered-cyber-effects/
LOCATION:Gigaparts\, Address 6123 University Drive\, Huntsville\, 35806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T193000
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SUMMARY:GovConPay sponsors Beers for Engineers
DESCRIPTION:Join NAC-ISSA and the cyber security community of Huntsville as GovConPay sponsors Beers for Engineers at our favorite networking watering hole!
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/govconpay-sponsors-beers-for-engineers/
LOCATION:InnerSpace Brewing\, 2414 Clinton Ave W\, Huntsville\, 35805-3014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T173000
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SUMMARY:Beers for Engineers with NAC-ISSA
DESCRIPTION:Join NAC-ISSA for our August networking event at InnerSpace.  Come out with your cyber security and IT peers to celebrate the coming of fall and …wait for it… football season!  Pizza and Beverages on the chapter as we prepare for the upcoming National Cyber Summit in September.
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/beers-for-engineers-with-nac-issa/
LOCATION:InnerSpace Brewing\, 2414 Clinton Ave W\, Huntsville\, 35805-3014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T113000
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SUMMARY:Guidepoint sponsors NAC-ISSA August 2025 lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join NAC-ISSA as Guidepoint and Asimily (https://asimily.com) sponsor our August chapter lunch. \n\n\n\nBest of Both Worlds: Strategies to Break Down IT/OT Security Silos and Accelerate Innovation \n\n\n\nIT and OT were never meant to be the same\, but managing them in traditional silos\, while thought to be important to reducing the attack surface\, is holding organizations back. With digital initiatives like AI and industrial automation fueling demand for new and connected digital systems on the plant floor\, OT leaders face mounting pressure to enable innovation without compromising security\, safety or uptime. But OT Security programs often stall when the competing requirements of IT\, OT\, Engineering\, and management teams collide causing project delays\, increasing the risk of vulnerable systems\, and production downtime.  If the right tools and strategies are applied\, IT/OT silos can be removed\, reducing risk\, improving collaboration between IT\, OT and the business and accelerating innovation.  \n\n\n\nPresenter:  Oren Niskin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/orenniskin/) is a Senior Security Engineer in the OT Security Practice at Guidepoint Security. Oren has been in the Operational Technology (OT) field for more than 20 years. Starting in the Nuclear Reactor Department of a US Navy aircraft carrier\, Oren has maintained industrial control systems aboard oil rigs\, managed the OT cybersecurity program for a global drilling contractor\, and successfully guided a wide array of manufacturing and utility organizations as an OT security consultant. Oren holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering Technology from Thomas Edison University and a Master of Science in Information Security Engineering (MSISE) from the renowned SANS Technical Institute. \n\n\n\nWe will be back at our usual haunt at The Auburn University Research and Innovation Center in Research Park.  Catering will be Rosie’s Mexican Restaurant and the door prize is a Linksys AC-1750 dual-band Wifi 5 Router.
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/guidepoint-sponsors-nac-issa-august-2025-lunch/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T090000
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SUMMARY:CyberProtex Security+ boot camp with exam voucher
DESCRIPTION:Security+ SY0-701 exam preparation bootcamp includes study guide\, practice tests\, labs and more. Exam voucher* is included in the cost of the course. Students may attend in-person at our training center in Huntsville\, AL or live online via WebEx. \n\n\n\nClass is Monday – Thursday from 9:00am-4:00pm CDT \n\n\n\nWe offer our Security+ exam preparation boot camp over four days and cover all the topics of the CompTIA (c) Security+ Certification. We provide you dynamic daily Live Lectures\, give sample tests\, share mnemonic devices to remember key facts\, an Official Study Guide\, and provide anecdotes from real-world cyber security scenarios to help prepare students to take and pass the exam. The exam voucher is given during this course but the student IS responsible for scheduling the exam. \n\n\n\n*​Exam voucher must be used within one year of bootcamp. ​ \n\n\n\nNOTE:  This is not a NAC-ISSA sponsored event.
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/cyberprotex-security-boot-camp-with-exam-voucher/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T150000
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SUMMARY:Cyber Brews Cybersecurity Playbook Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Strategy + Metrics + GovernanceThis one-day interactive workshop is built for cybersecurity professionals\, managers\, and decision-makers who need to move beyond policy documents and into actionable strategy. Whether you work in a small business\, nonprofit\, government contracting\, or a security team-in-progress\, this course guides you through the critical elements of building a cybersecurity playbook tailored to your organization’s needs. \n\n\n\nThrough guided team exercises\, you’ll learn to: \n\n\n\nDraft a simple cybersecurity budget and set of policy priorities \n\n\n\nIdentify your organization’s cyber risks and top assets \n\n\n\nBuild a governance structure that fits your size and mission \n\n\n\nSelect and align to a recognized security framework (e.g.\, NIST CSF) \n\n\n\nNote:  This is an outside cyber community event not sponsored by NAC-ISSA
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/cyber-brews-cybersecurity-playbook-workshop/
LOCATION:Five Stones Research Corporation\, 401 Wynn Dr NW\, Huntsville\, AL 35805\, USA\, 401 Wynn Dr NW\, Huntsville\, 35805\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T170000
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SUMMARY:Get Covenant Training CISSP Certified and Change Everything
DESCRIPTION:Covenant Training is offering both virtual and in-person options\, each of which includes access to our online coursework so participants can begin preparing in advance. \n\n\n\nThis isn’t just a course. It’s a transformation. \n\n\n\nIt’s the difference between a job and a mission. Between guessing and knowing. Between getting passed over… and getting paid what you’re worth. \n\n\n\nYou’re here because you’re ready to step into leadership. To command more respect\, more responsibility\, and more income. And we’re here to walk with you — every step of the way — until you’re certified\, confident\, and crushing it. \n\n\n\nNote:  This is not a NAC-ISSA sponsored event.
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/get-covenant-training-cissp-certified-and-change-everything/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T123000
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SUMMARY:NAC-ISSA September 2025 lunch with Scott Ross
DESCRIPTION:Join NAC-ISSA with speaker Scott Ross for our September 2025 Chapter lunch.  He will be speaking on Securing the Bioeconomy. \n\n\n\nWiz had a schedule conflict and is unable to provide a speaker for the chapter lunch.  We hope they will be able to join us at a future event. \n\n\n\nThank you to Scott Ross of the Hudson Alpha Institute for stepping on short notice.   \n\n\n\nSecuring the Bioeconomy \n\n\n\nAs the bioeconomy grows\, encompassing biotechnology research\, agricultural innovation\, pharmaceuticals\, and healthcare integration\, it faces an expanding array of cybersecurity threats. These risks go beyond traditional IT concerns\, targeting sensitive human data\, genomic information\, intellectual property\, and complex supply chains critical to food security and global health. \n\n\n\nThis session will examine the unique cybersecurity challenges within the bioeconomy. Topics will include threats to human privacy\, vulnerabilities in biotechnology development pipelines\, risks to agricultural and bio-manufacturing supply chains\, and the protection of large-scale genomic datasets. \n\n\n\nThe presentation will also highlight emerging approaches to biocybersecurity\, featuring work done in collaboration with NIST NCCoE and UAH CCRE to develop specialized cybersecurity frameworks and threat models. These efforts include the creation of Indicators-of-Behavior (IoB) to detect and mitigate attacks on research institutions\, bio-pharma operations\, and biotechnology campuses integrating with healthcare systems. \n\n\n\nScott Ross is a leading technology and cybersecurity expert in Alabama. Growing up in Huntsville\, he developed early computer skills and began working in the field as a teen. After earning a Bachelor of Information Systems Management from Auburn University\, he returned to Huntsville in 2010. His career started in the defense industry with the Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) and Army Material Command (AMC)\, where he quickly became a key advisor. In 2012\, Scott transitioned to Parsons Corporation\, leading IT Operations and Cybersecurity teams across various sectors. By 2019\, he became the Director of IT at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology\, addressing cybersecurity challenges in genomics. He received the 2021 InspireCIO Orbie award for Alabama CIO of the Year for Nonprofit/Public Sector Finalists. Scott holds a CISSP certification and is a principal investigator on genomic data cybersecurity research with UAH CCRE and NIST NCCOE. Additionally\, he actively promotes STEM education and serves on the Alabama CIO Advisory Board and the Alabama STEM Foundation’s Board of Directors.
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/wiz-sponsors-nac-issa-august-2025-lunch/
LOCATION:Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus\, 345 Voyager Way\, Huntsville\, AL\, 345 Voyager Way\, Huntsville\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T193000
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SUMMARY:Cloudflare sponsors Beers for Engineers
DESCRIPTION:Join NAC-ISSA and Cloudflare as we celebrate fall with a Beers for Engineers.  We’ve had far too few networking events this year!  Be sure to thank Corinne Rogers and Cloudflare for the pizza and beverages.
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/cloudflare-sponsors-beers-for-engineers/
LOCATION:InnerSpace Brewing\, 2414 Clinton Ave W\, Huntsville\, 35805-3014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174218
CREATED:20250730T175437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T175718Z
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SUMMARY:National Cyber Summit
DESCRIPTION:National Cyber Summit is the nation’s most innovative cyber security-technology event\, offering unique educational\, collaborative and workforce development opportunities for industry visionaries and rising leaders. NCS offers more value than similar cyber conferences with diverse focus-areas\, premier speakers\, and unmatched accessibility. Our core focus is on three things: education\, collaboration and innovation. \n\n\n\nISSA members (any chapters) get a $100 discount off the full conference ticket price.
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/national-cyber-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174218
CREATED:20250905T142644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T160825Z
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SUMMARY:Hacker Halted
DESCRIPTION:Hacker Halted is an annual cybersecurity conference hosted by EC-Council\, bringing together industry experts\, ethical hackers\, and security professionals from around the world. The event features keynote sessions\, technical workshops\, and panel discussions focused on the latest trends\, threats\, and solutions in cybersecurity. \n\n\n\nEC-Council is offering NAC-ISSA free admission as a sponsor.
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/hacker-halted/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174218
CREATED:20251007T223355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T224003Z
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SUMMARY:Kickoff Rocket Secure with Beers for Engineers
DESCRIPTION:October is National Cyber Security Awareness month with multiple events at NAC-ISSA.  Kick it off with Beers for Engineers at InnerSpace Brewing.  We’ve invited the speakers for Rocket Secure\, which happens the next day\, to come and network with us.
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/kickoff-rocket-secure-with-beers-for-engineers/
LOCATION:InnerSpace Brewing\, 2414 Clinton Ave W\, Huntsville\, 35805-3014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174218
CREATED:20250516T181327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T184606Z
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SUMMARY:RocketSecure 2025
DESCRIPTION:Rocket Secure is an annual event dedicated to exploring the latest cybersecurity trends\, technologies\, and best practices.  It is scheduled in October as NAC-ISSA’s celebration of National Cybersecurity Awareness month. \n\n\n\nThis conference attracts cyber professionals\, industry experts\, researchers\, vendors\, and sponsors from around the Tennessee Valley.
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/rocketsecure-2025/
LOCATION:Calhoun Community College\, 102 Wynn Dr NW\, Huntsville\, 35805\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174218
CREATED:20250730T161658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T000102Z
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SUMMARY:NAC-ISSA October 2025 lunch with Andrew Staton
DESCRIPTION:Our regularly scheduled sponsor\, Insight Assurance\, had to reschedule to 2026.  Thank you to Andrew Staton for stepping into the gap and bringing us an update on CMMC. \n\n\n\nThis talk will provide a concise overview of the shifts to CyberSecurity requirements with regards to CMMC with the 48 CFR going into effect on November 10th.   It includs an overview/briefing of the CyberSecurity Risk Management Construct which was unveiled by the DoW/DoD and is intended to replacement RMF. 
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/insight-assurance-sponsors-nac-issa-october-2025-lunch/
LOCATION:Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus\, 345 Voyager Way\, Huntsville\, AL\, 345 Voyager Way\, Huntsville\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174218
CREATED:20251027T130343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T134036Z
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SUMMARY:Beers for Engineers with Palo Alto Networks
DESCRIPTION:Join NAC-ISSA and Palo Alto Networks for an impromptu Beers for Engineers.   We will be at InnerSpace Brewing.  Beer and Pizza on Palo Alto\, networking on you!  Come meet Ramiro Pascual.  Register if you can but feel free to join us regardless.
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/beers-for-engineers-with-palo-alto-networks/
LOCATION:InnerSpace Brewing\, 2414 Clinton Ave W\, Huntsville\, 35805-3014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174218
CREATED:20251013T192504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T182118Z
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SUMMARY:SCADA STORM presented by CyberProtex
DESCRIPTION:CyberProtex regrets to announce the SCADA STORM Tabletop Exercise (TTX) originally scheduled for Thursday\, October 30th\, 2025 has been postponed indefinitely\, with the goal of rescheduling it for January. \n\n\n\nThis decision was made to ensure stronger participation\, particularly from our government partners. Given the ongoing government shutdown\, we believe postponing will allow for better coordination and higher overall attendance once normal operations resume. \n\n\n\nWe sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and greatly appreciate your understanding and flexibility. We will share the new date and details as soon as they are confirmed. \n\n\n\nThank you for your continued interest and support of the SCADA STORM initiative. \n\n\n\nFor more from CyberProtex:  https://www.cyberprotex.com/
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/scada-storm-presented-by-cyberprotex/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174218
CREATED:20250909T142200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T142203Z
UID:10000048-1762241400-1762279200@nac-issa.org
SUMMARY:Cyber Brews presents Cyber Hiring Event and Career Expo
DESCRIPTION:Cyber Brews invites you to the Cyber Hiring Event & Career Expo\, on Tuesday\, November 4\, 2025\, at the brand-new Trilogy Hotel in downtown Huntsville. This one-day experience brings together top cybersecurity employers\, job seekers\, and industry leaders for hiring\, networking\, and learning—all in one place. \n\n\n\nWhy attend\n\n\n\n\nMeet hiring companies actively recruiting cyber talent\n\n\n\nHear 4 expert talks on resumes\, certifications\, strategy\, and 2025 hiring trends\n\n\n\nNetwork with professionals across government\, defense\, and industry\n\n\n\nResume Drop & Hiring Digest keeps the conversation going after the event\n\n\n\n\nQuick agenda (Central Time)\n\n\n\n7:30–8:30 AM – Welcome & Registration (coffee + light breakfast) \n\n\n\n8:30 AM – Exhibit Hall Opens \n\n\n\n10:00–3:45 PM – Speaker Sessions (4 talks\, half-ballroom theater setup) \n\n\n\n4:30–6:00 PM – Networking Social (light appetizers) \n\n\n\nNOTE:  This is not a NAC-ISSA sponsored event
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/cyber-brews-presents-cyber-hiring-event-and-career-expo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174218
CREATED:20250915T162825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T163141Z
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SUMMARY:AFCEA Autumn Gala: Harvesting Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate fall with an evening of food\, music\, community\, and giving back. This annual fundraiser brings together professionals and community members to support local STEM scholarships and educational programs. Enjoy a silent auction\, DJ entertainment\, a dynamic speaker (to be announced) and the presentation of scholarship awards. \n\n\n\n**SPEAKER: COL Joseph Heyman\, CIO (G6) Deputy Director** \n\n\n\nNAC-ISSA members can use the AFCEA membership rate!
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/afcea-autumn-gala-harvesting-innovation/
LOCATION:The Roundhouse\, Huntsville\, AL\, 320 Church Street\, Huntsville\, 35801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174218
CREATED:20250730T165847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T024529Z
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SUMMARY:Cloudflare sponsors NAC-ISSA November 2025 lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join NAC-ISSA as Cloudflare sponsors our November 2025 Chapter lunch.  The event takes place at the Auburn Research and Innovation Center on Voyager Way in Research Park. \n\n\n\nAdam Shattuck will present “Identifying and preventing bad actors in the current cybersecurity landscape”. \n\n\n\nAt Cloudflare\, we have our eyes set on an ambitious goal — to help build a better Internet. We believe that with our talented team\, smart technology and engaged users we can solve some of the biggest problems on the Internet. Just how big?
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/cloudflare-sponsors-nac-issa-november-2025-lunch/
LOCATION:Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus\, 345 Voyager Way\, Huntsville\, AL\, 345 Voyager Way\, Huntsville\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174218
CREATED:20251105T161115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T225954Z
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SUMMARY:DC256 presents Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Hacking Workshop with Matthew McDougal
DESCRIPTION:DC256 is proud to host Matthew McDougal AKA Doogie presenting BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY HACKING WORKSHOP.   The event is being sponsored by the North Alabama Chapter of ISSA (NAC-ISSA). \n\n\n\nEver wonder how your fitness tracker\, smart bulb\, or IoT device talks to your phone? Ever want to see if you could hack into it? Join us for a fun\, beginner-friendly workshop on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). We’ll break down how BLE devices connect & communicate. You’ll learn to use free tools to interact with devices\, spot common security flaws\, and explore how hackers might exploit them. No experience needed\, just curiosity!  \n\n\n\nAfter the presentation\, test your skills in a CTF-style challenge where you’ll hack simulated BLE devices. Bring an Android or iOS device with the LightBlue app installed\, and we’ll provide the targets. By the end\, you’ll have a new perspective on how BLE works—and maybe even hack your first device! We will be providing hardware to hack on so just bring your phone and laptop! \n\n\n\nBe sure to join us at Gigaparts on Hwy72/University Drive. This is a free cyber community event with food provided. For more information\, find DC256 on Discord or visit dc256.org.
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/dc256-presents-bluetooth-low-energy-ble-hacking-workshop-with-matthew-mcdougal/
LOCATION:Gigaparts\, Address 6123 University Drive\, Huntsville\, 35806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174218
CREATED:20250730T170318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T182210Z
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SUMMARY:NAC-ISSA Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Members and a guest are invited to attend the annual NAC-ISSA Christmas Party.  Join us for an evening of networking\, good food and great door prizes!  This year\, we will be at the Electic Belle in the Stovehouse event center.
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/nac-issa-christmas-party/
LOCATION:Stovehouse 3414 Governors Drive\, AL\, 3414 Governors Drive\, Huntsville\, 35805\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174218
CREATED:20251104T203451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T231448Z
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SUMMARY:CyberSecurity Day at UAH with Palo Alto Networks
DESCRIPTION:Due to goverment shutdown impacts\, this event has been rescheduled from November 13 to a new date of December 11. \n\n\n\nPalo Alto Networks is establishing an office on the campus of UAH in the I2C building. As a kickoff\, they are inviting all interested in cybersecurity to a cybersecurity day event on Nov 13. \n\n\n\nRegister to attend for an exclusive\, full-day event combining high-level thought leadership discussions with intensive\, practical hands-on workshops\, designed to equip your team with the skills and strategies needed to defend against modern threats in an evolving digital landscape.In today’s cybersecurity landscape\, organizations face accelerating digital transformation and growing risks from sophisticated cyberattacks. This meeting provides the critical guidance and practical experience needed to proactively secure your networks and applications\, moving beyond legacy models to embrace a machine-led\, human-empowered defense platform. \n\n\n\nFor maximum\, role-specific value across your entire team\, the day is split into three areas of engagement opportunities: \n\n\n\n\nStrategic Thought Leadership | These are high level briefs to drive thought leadership discussions among C-Level executives and security leaders\, focusing on proactive measures and emerging security requirements.\n\n\n\nHands-On Workshops for Technical Mastery | Gain firsthand\, interactive experience with solutions in a live\, instructor-led lab environment. These concurrent Ultimate Test Drives (UTDs) are ideal for security analysts\, incident responders\, and SecOps staff.\n\n\n\nSpend the Day with Experts | Engage directly with experts in an open format environment to discuss your specific security challenges and explore new ideas.\n\n\n\n\nUltimate Test Drive Course Descriptions: \n\n\n\n\nCortex Security Operations | In this section\, we’ll showcase how our endpoint solutions and automation frameworks allow you to start your zero trust journey with knowledge of the device status and do so with fewer analysts.\n\n\n\nCloud-Delivered Security Services |  A deep dive into our firewalls to show the subscriptions needed for STIG requirements. We’ll also bring in an identity service like Active Directory to enrich all of your data with the User-ID.\n\n\n\nNext-Generation Firewall | This will cover how we enable Post Quantum Resistant cyphers today for all of your IPSEC tunnels on the firewall.\n\n\n\nCybersecurity Portfolio | Browsers are where 99% of our work is done today and we will show our browser with built in security equal to having a VPN and completely isolated browsing.\n\n\n\n\nBe sure to register now to secure a spot.  \n\n\n\nNOTE:  This event is not sponsored by NAC-ISSA.  Registration is via the sponsor’s registration link below.
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/cybersecurity-day-at-uah-with-palo-alto-networks/
LOCATION:UAH Invention to Innovation Center (I2C)\, 850 Ben Graves Drive Northwest\, Huntsville\, 35816\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174218
CREATED:20251216T163658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T002437Z
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SUMMARY:Tech Thursday  Inside the Shark Tank
DESCRIPTION:DC256 and NAC-ISSA kick off our first “Tech Thursday” hands on workshop with “Inside the Shark Tank”.  See inside of network traffic with the Wireshark network protocol analyzer. Pick apart packets piece by piece as we analyze networking traffic to tell a story of how different network devices talk between one another. Covering tips and tricks to quickly identify and troubleshoot networking issues\, Attendees will learn how to capture and perform basic analysis on network traffic. \n\n\n\nAttendees will learn how to capture and perform basic analysis on network traffic. Attendees should already understand networking basics\, such as the OSI model\, IP addresses\, MAC addresses\, the client and server relationship\,the differences between TCP and UDP\, and the concept of port numbers.  DC256 posted a link for the event\, which includes the download for Wireshark and PCAPs that we’ll be covering: https://dc256.org/tt/wireshark.  The event supports anything on Windows\, Mac\, and Linux\, although Windows is preferred.   \n\n\n\nDC256 requests attendees download the files in advance so that we can get everything rolling quickly.   \n\n\n\nOur instructor goes by the name Oyster.  Oyster has been working as a cybersecurity professional for over a decade. His first love of computers started with networking fifteen years ago\, and hasn’t slowed down since. Over the years\, Oyster has held three Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)-level certifications. Oyster enjoys hacking on various objects in his spare time. His favorite shark is a hammerhead.
URL:https://nac-issa.org/event/tech-thursday-inside-the-shark-tank/
LOCATION:Gigaparts\, Address 6123 University Drive\, Huntsville\, 35806\, United States
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