NACISSA

CMMC Coffee & Compliance Series Presented by CyberProtex
2026-02-26 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | UAH Invention to Innovation Center (I2C), 850 Ben Graves Drive Northwest, Huntsville, 35816, United States
Join us for coffee and discussions on practical automation strategies to simplify CMMC readiness. You’re not alone. Thousands of SMBs in the DIB face the same challenge.

Meeting CMMC requirements doesn’t have to mean overbuilding your security program or blowing your budget. CMMC Without the Chaos is a practical, executive-friendly session designed specifically for small and mid-sized contractors looking to use automation to simplify compliance.In this Coffee & Compliance event, we’ll break down what automation realistically means for CMMC, where it delivers the most value, and where manual processes are still required. Attendees will learn how to reduce time spent on documentation and evidence collection, avoid common overengineering mistakes, and better leverage Microsoft tools they may already own.

This session focuses on doing enough—without doing too much—so organizations can stay contract-eligible while remaining efficient and audit-ready.

You’ll walk away with:

A realistic understanding of automation’s role in CMMC compliance

Practical ways to automate evidence collection and compliance tasks

Guidance on leveraging Microsoft 365 and Azure security capabilities

Insight into common automation pitfalls seen by assessors

A clear roadmap for simplifying CMMC readiness without chaos

Who Should Attend:Small and mid-sized defense contractors, subcontractors, IT leaders, security managers, compliance owners, and business leaders responsible for CMMC readiness.

NOTE: This is not a NAC-ISSA event. Registration is through CyberProtex.

Beers for Engineers with NAC-ISSA
2026-02-26 17:30 - 20:00 | InnerSpace Brewing, 2414 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, 35805-3014, United States
It has been far too long since we gathered to network over a fine craft beer and wood fired oven pizza! Members and friends of the North Alabama Chapter of ISSA are invited to join us at InnerSpace Brewing on Thursday, February 26. Membership not required!

This event is sponsored by NAC-ISSA. Registration not required but appreciated to help plan for the attendance.

Automating Exploitation with Agentic Systems presented by Jason Kearns. NAC-ISSA's March chapter lunch
2026-03-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus, 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, AL, 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, United States
Abstract: This session explores the emerging role of agentic AI in modern offensive cybersecurity operations. Through a guided presentation and discussion, we will examine how AI-driven agents can be used to automate elements of reconnaissance, web enumeration, and vulnerability discovery within red team workflows.

Agentic AI for reconnaissance and vulnerability discovery: How autonomous agents can assist in identifying attack surface, enumerating web assets, and surfacing potential vulnerabilities.

Collaborative agent architectures: Designing systems where multiple specialized agents coordinate tasks to augment traditional security testing approaches.

Operational implications for red teams and defenders: How AI-enabled automation is changing the pace, scale, and accessibility of offensive security capabilities.

Attendees will leave with a practical understanding of how agentic AI systems can be structured, the opportunities and risks they introduce, and how these technologies may reshape both offensive and defensive cyber operations.

Tech Thursday presents Shell Sorcery: The Magic of the Linux Command Line
2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Gigaparts, Address 6123 University Drive, Huntsville, 35806, United States
NAC-ISSA and DC256 continue the Tech Thursday series with Shell Sorcery: The Magic of the Linux Command Line.

Linux isn’t as scary as it seems! This crash course uses gamification to introduce you to the command line. Instead of rote memorization, you will solve logic puzzles to master the three pillars of daily Linux work: secure access, file navigation, and data extraction.

There is no pre-requisite knowledge for attendees, but an open and curious mind is encouraged!

Participants will need to have an SSH client installed before class begins. We recommend PuTTY: https://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/

Beers for Engineers with NAC-ISSA
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 | InnerSpace Brewing, 2414 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, 35805-3014, United States
As of Sunday, March 8, Daylight Saving Time returns and the days get longer. Come celebrate the longer, warmer days with NAC-ISSA and the North Alabama cybersecurity community at InnerSpace Brewing. Beers and Pizza on NAC-ISSA; networking on YOU!

Southeast Cybersecurity Summit
2026-04-15 08:00 - 2026-04-16 17:00 | Birmingham Jefferson Convention Center, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, 35203, United States
The Central Alabama Information Systems Security Association (CA-ISSA), InfraGard Birmingham Member Alliance (IBMA) and TechBirmingham are jointly hosting a cybersecurity conference in April and invite anyone interested to attend. BSides Huntsville will return in 2027 so NAC-ISSA. Chapter members and guests are encouraged to fill their 2026 need for content this spring with the Southeast Cybersecurity Summit.

About the Summit

The purpose of the Summit is to strengthen and promote the internet security profession in the southeastern United States region. That goal is achieved through event activities which result in relationship building, information sharing, and ongoing education and training focused on current technology challenges and solutions.The Summit will highlight the strength, diversity and economic impact of the technology companies and talent working and living in the southeast.

NOTE: This is not a NAC-ISSA event. Registration is handled via the event website.

Chapter lunch with Jason Cuneo and Digital Forensics
2026-04-21 11:30 - 12:30 | Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus, 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, AL, 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, United States
Join NAC-ISSA for our April chapter lunch with Jason Cuneo. Jason will present on Digital Forensics. Catering and door prize to be announced.

Beers for Engineers with Women in Defense
2026-04-23 16:30 - 19:30 | InnerSpace Brewing, 2414 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, 35805-3014, United States
Join the North Alabama Chapter of ISSA and the Tennessee Valley Chapter of Women in Defense as we co-host Beers for Engineers in April. Both organizations seek to grow the cyber community throughout North Alabama. We’ll run this event from 4:30 to 7:30 at InnerSpace Brewing. Come join us to meet new friends and help make our cybersecurity community even stronger!

WallArm sponsors May 2026 NAC-ISSA lunch
2026-05-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus, 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, AL, 345 Voyager Way, Huntsville, United States
TOPIC: Business Logic Abuse: Technology Agnostic Mapping of Attack Types

OWASP’s technology specific top 10 lists have provided a ton of value, but it’s time for a different approach to business logic abuse. The rise of APIs and complex business logic attacks requires a new taxonomy that isn’t tied to a specific technology.
