Editor-in-Chief: Tran Cheung
Welcome to the ISC2 New Jersey Chapter's June 2024 Issue!
Our goal is to provide the cybersecurity community with monthly New Jersey Chapter news, upcoming events and initiatives, as well as timely and relevant articles from our dedicated member volunteers.
Special thanks to Patricia Guroff and Sharon Kelley for supporting this month's publication!
We invite you to send any comments or suggestions to communications@isc2chapternj.org.
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Ken's Korner
Message from the President
It's hard to believe that we are halfway through the year already! I am so proud of what we accomplished so far, especially all the hard work that was done by our conference volunteers! We'll have some fun social activities this summer and then ramp up again with some great educational events.
Our various committees are still very active this summer and we have some great events and programs lined up for the Fall. Stay tuned for some interesting projects, such as an Internship program and our own Podcast Show!
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Welcome Aboard!
Welcome Aboard!
This month we welcomed 28 new members. The chapter continues to expand its reach to security practitioners from around the world.
Great to meet you all and glad you joined us!
Devante Charles, Matthew Fernandez, Jaya Yalamanchili, Diana Despecci, Isabella Masso, Anna Livingston, Mychala Hamilton, Tod Syversen, Manuel Pierre, Rayleen Ramos, Max Garris, Antasia Howard, Madison Jenkins, Darrel Abang, Joe Folk, Desiree Batista, Stephanie Urbanski, Michael Zambotti, Alex Blinder, Vincenzo Anzalone, Kenneth Owusu, Go Charan Kilaru, OLUWOLE FRANKLYN-AYENI, George Hazel, Mitchell Indelicato, Mike Parsons,Jonnieann Hoffman and Ian Schudel
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New Initiatives
Give Toward 30 CISSP Scholarships Campaign
The Center for Cybersafety and Education, the charitable arm of ISC2, launched a new campaign to provide 30 scholarships for CISSP and other ISC2 certifications in honor of the 30th anniversary of the CISSP.
The ISC2 New Jersey Chapter has made a $300 donation and encourages our chapter members to make a contribution towards this impactful initiative.
Visit the website here for more information and donate now!
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Event Recap
SECON NJ 2024
SECON NJ 2024 was a tremendous success this year! Thanks to our partnerships with Kean University and the ISACA NJ Chapter, we had over 350 people attend in person and another 50 on our virtual platform, Gathertown!
Alex Velez did an amazing job photographing nearly every presenter here and recapping the conference with this short video.
Some highlights were:
👉 Jay Ferron received our Lifetime Achievement Award
👉40+ volunteers made it all happen
👉 Ira Winkler went on a wonderful discussion (rant) about the craziness of the cybersecurity profession
👉 We ran out of our beach bag/towel SWAG very quickly
👉 By 4pm the auditorium was still full of people when our final keynote, Dr. Erdal Ozkaya gave his phenomenal presentation
👉 Michael C. Redmond showed us how she revamped a major city’s Cybersecurity program
👉 There was standing room only for both Alex Perotti and Jay Ferron's presentations!
👉 Bryon Singh and Joseph Brown were amazing at managing the volunteers!
👉 Our Career Track was a wild success, thanks to Jose Lagdameo Jr., Marjon Rivera, Dale Favia, Terrence H. Seamon and Paul Cecala!
To keep this amazing momentum going we will start planning our SECON INTERNATIONAL conference in the next few months and look forward to more members taking the public speaking plunge!
Congrats to everyone who worked so hard to pull off this amazing event! Our volunteers are the heart of this chapter and we couldn't do it without their help. Step up the next time there is a call for volunteers!
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A Big Thank You to Our Conference Sponsors!
We'd like to thank our sponsors for providing us with the means to make this year's SECON NJ a huge success.
NJ Cybersecurity Regional Cluster NJCRC, Kean Center for Cybersecurity, IBM, Optiv, Zensar Technologies, 24By7Security, Inc., GYTPOL, K logix, Withum, Breez Security, QA North America, Scott Schober and Rainbow Secure!
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Shout Outs
Lifetime Achievement Award
Throughout Jay Ferron's career, he has been donating his time to helping others. Please take a look at his bio and you will understand why we honored him with our Lifetime Achievement Award.
In the short time that Jay has been a member of our chapter, he has trained hundreds of our chapter members in courses, such as the CISSP, CC, Digital Forensics and Pen Testing and saved them thousand of dollars in training costs.
Thank you, Jay for all that you have done for our members and good luck to your new role as an ISACA NJ Board member!
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Congratulations!
Congrats to Marie Wang for obtaining her Certified in Cybersecurity certification!
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ISC2 Board Elections
The ISC2 Board elections are coming soon and voting is open from June 18th until July 2nd.
Please remember to vote!
We call out one candidate in particular, James Packer, who is an existing director seeking re-election, he has been a strong supporter of our chapter and many others. Please consider voting for him!
His bio and pledge can be found here.
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Upcoming Events
ISC2 NJ Chapter Firearm Training
Thanks to chapter member and former FBI special agent, Cochi Ho, we have another firearm training event on July 6th. While this event is sold out, We will continue to have these events in the coming months.
Our June Firearm Training Event
Indoor Go-karts / Axe Throwing
While this upcoming July event sold out in a matter of minutes, take heart! We'll be planning more of these types of events and hope to give everyone a chance to join!
We want to thank our Sponsor IBM for sponsoring this (first of many hopefully) trips to Supercharged in Edison NJ!
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New Member Welcome Meeting - Virtual Only
Are you a new or nearly new NJ Chapter member? If so, join one of our upcoming orientation (welcome) meetings, where you can learn about all the chapter benefits and ask questions about membership.
Our membership co-chairs, Sharon and Sam run this virtual welcome meeting on the third Thursday of each month. Click here to register for our next welcome meeting on Thursday, July 18th at 6pm. The meeting will last approximately 20 minutes and will be recorded and sent to new members who weren't able to join.
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No Chapter Membership Required to Attend this FREE Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Bootcamp!
Are you new to cybersecurity or haven't gotten your first cybersecurity certification yet? Look no further and register for this FREE 2-day bootcamp to prepare you for the new ISC2 "Certified in Cybersecurity" (CC) exam.
Dates: July 20th and July 27th, 2024
Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual
It's the first ISC2 certification that doesn't require previous experience. This course is only available to ISC2 New Jersey Chapter members.
Register here.
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ISC2 NJ Chapter Monthly Meeting - July 2024
Speakers:
Gillian Deak - A Day in the life of a SOC analyst
Rupesh Shirke - OT Security
Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual Event
Register here.
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ISC2 New Jersey Chapter Fall Picnic, September 14, 2024
Sign up now for the ISC2 New Jersey Chapter Fall Picnic! You don't want to miss one of our chapter's signature gatherings! We had over a hundred members attend our last picnic.
Sign up here.
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Time: 12-4 pm
New Location: Piscataway, NJ
Cost: FREE
Bring your family!
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SAVE THE DATE: ISC2 NJ Chapter Monthly Meeting - September 2024
Speakers: Vincenzo (Enzo) Anzalone from IBM and Charlene Deaver-Vazquez from FISMACS
Charlene will discuss Cyber Risk Quantification – Pitfalls and Fixes
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Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual Event
SAVE THE DATE - NY Metro Joint Cybersecurity Conference - October 10th, 2024
NY Metro Joint Cybersecurity Conference
The 2024 NY Metro Joint Cyber Security Conference will be held on October 10th, celebrating our 11th year featuring keynotes, panels and sessions aimed at educating everyone on the various aspects of information security and technology. Workshops featuring in-depth extended classroom-style educational courses to expand your knowledge and foster security discussions will take place the same day.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Be an active part of our community!
Do you have an idea for a committee or a volunteer opportunities? Would you like to help with admin items such as calendar maintenance, website updates or graphics? Send us an email at either president@isc2chapternj.org or membership@isc2chapternj.com
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Current Initiatives
JuMPstart Mentorship Program (JUMP)
Dear Members,
We're thrilled to announce a major transformation to the JuMP Mentorship Program, marking the largest change since its inception in 2020. As unveiled during our December chapter meeting, we are transitioning from a structured 6-month program to a more flexible month-to-month arrangement.
Key Benefits of this Change:
*Open Enrollment:
The new format allows the JuMP program to welcome new participants at any time, making it easier for individuals to join and contribute.
*. Monthly Availability:
We'll now confirm everyone's availability on a monthly basis, ensuring that mentorship arrangements align with your schedules.
*. Adaptability:
This change enables us to accommodate unexpected shifts in mentee and mentor availability with greater ease.
Join the Waitlist:
Are you eager to be part of this dynamic program? We invite you to join the waitlist for the January 2024 launch. Whether you aspire to mentor, learn, or both, this is a unique opportunity to broaden your professional horizons within the cybersecurity community.
For more information or to sign up for the waitlist, please visit Join the JuMP Mentorship Program Waitlist.
Questions or Further Assistance:
If you have any inquiries or need additional information about the mentorship program, please don't hesitate to contact us at mentoring@isc2chapternj.org.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has participated in the program over the past year, and we eagerly anticipate continued mutual success in 2024.
Wishing you a Happy New Year!
Sincerely,
Matthew Lang and The Mentorship Committee
Join Our Discord Server!
We now have roughly 500 members on our Discord Server!
We are looking for volunteers to help make Discord a better and fun place. Please reach out to Bryon Singh at bryon@isc2chapternj.org with ideas or ping him on Discord!
By adding a Discord server to the mix of our communication tools, we now have real-time collaboration between our members 24/7. Looking for a job or for some advice on bettering yourself on the job? Find it here!
Our Discord Server is a dynamic hub for job seekers, offering firsthand job opportunities in various IT and Cyber positions from chapter members. It's also a resource for members seeking internships, aiming to enhance their skill sets, or wanting to share resumes for reviews and feedback (including interview skills assistance). In addition to our website and newsletter, we announce upcoming events through Discord Server notifications. You'll receive regular reminders, so you won’t miss out on our engaging events! Moreover, our mentorship program is hosted on Discord, facilitating interaction with mentors during your cohort.
For those members that want to communicate on a variety of topics between meetings using Discord, just send Ken an email at president@isc2chapternj.org to get the link.
The members of the Discord Committee are Bryon Singh, Tran Cheung, Giovanni Mercado, John Linkowsky , Krishna Nekkalapudi, Matthew Lang, Michael LeBlanc, Nikunj Shah, Brett Smith and Saurabh Sagdeo.
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Educational Training
NYU and ISC2 New Jersey Chapter
The ISC2 New Jersey Chapter and the New York University Tandon School of Engineering have formed a partnership to further educational and credentialing opportunities for students and the cybersecurity community.
In addition to participating in NYU Tandon events, lectures, career fairs, and other professional development activities, ISC2 will offer students a full membership for $10, giving them access to a network of local industry leaders. As part of the agreement, ISC2 members can sign up for The NYU Center for Cybersecurity (CCS) mailing list to stay current with research and events featuring leading faculty and industry partners at cyber.nyu.edu.
To learn more about this program, click here.
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Board of Directors
ISC2 New Jersey Chapter 2024 Board of Directors
President:
Ken Fishkin - President@isc2chapternj.org
Secretary:
Mallik Prasad - Secretary@isc2chapternj.org
Treasurer:
Priyanka De Abrew -
Treasurer@isc2chapternj.org
Education Chair:
John Linkowsky - Education@isc2chapternj.org
Co-Membership Chair:
Sharon Kelley - Sharon@isc2chapternj.org
Co-Membership Chair:
Samantha Snellen - Samantha@isc2chapternj.org
Co-Communications Chair:
Tran Cheung - Communications@isc2chapternj.org
Co-Communications Chair:
Bryon Singh - Bryon@isc2chapternj.org
Co-Mentorship Chair:
Matthew Lang - Mentoring@isc2chapternj.org
Co-Mentorship Chair:
Adam Shuren - Adam@isc2chapternj.org
Events Planner:
Marie Ivanov - marie@isc2chapternj.org