Editor-in-Chief: Tran Cheung
Welcome to the ISC2 New Jersey Chapter's August 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 Sharon Kelley, Khurt Williams and Aaron Kraus 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
What an amazing year our chapter has had so far, and we still have quite a lot planned!
For example, our chapter's podcast officially launches this month. Following that, the ISC2 NJ Cyber Guardians Internship program is scheduled to launch in October, along with our first Capture the Flag event.
With so much going on, our newsletter has become our primary tool for keeping track of our events. Next month, we will be celebrating our third anniversary of our newsletter!
I hope you enjoy this month's issue.
Ken Fishkin
Welcome Aboard!
Welcome Aboard, New Chapter Members!
This month we welcomed 30 (!!) new members The chapter continues to expand its reach to security practitioners across the country and around the world.
Great to meet you all and glad you joined us!
Craig Clark, Regina Hargrove, Alfredo Cortes, Todd Harrell, Arvin Andrada, Antoine Dorval, Sandra Paul, Jonathan Intner, Dustin Kimmons, Kapinder Diwan, Michael Bateau, Jason Temkin-Yu, Joseph Valentin, Jerry Bennett, Adam Brockmeyer, Ogaga Umukoro, Christopher Bennett, Ashley Price-Horton, Harikrishnan Rajmohan, Vishwajeet Kulkarni, Shaunda Johnson, Kameron Muirhead, Sravanthi Kolli, Ben Erkan, Doña Marhoumy, Omar Morales, Johnny Zavala, Katerina Poulathas, Vladimir R, and Dan Varughese.
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New Initiatives
Introducing Our New Internship Program: ISC2 New Jersey Cyber Guardians!
The ISC2 New Jersey Chapter has identified the need to address cyber threats as a major concern for non-profit groups that often lack necessary resources to combat cyber risks.
In response to this need, we have established ISC2 New Jersey Cyber Guardians, a high-level program designed to provide cybersecurity assessment services to the 501(c)(3) (nonprofit) community while empowering and advancing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through internship opportunities.
We intend to launch the initiative this year with the assistance of the Center for Cyber Safety and Education.
**If you know of any non-profit, NJ-based organizations that might be in need of this service, please reach out to Ken Fishkin at president@isc2chapternj.org.
Special thanks to Grace Chi for creating our logo!
Original Artwork by Grace Chi
The ISC2 New Jersey Chapter Podcast is Coming!
Due to an overwhelming demand to start a podcast for the chapter, we have formed a committee last month and will be producing a podcast starting this month.
Our first podcast series, Jersey Girls in Cyber is scheduled for this month with our hosts Marie Wang, Claudia Hernandez and Aneta Klepacka and our special guest, Michael Redmond, former Deputy CISO of a large municipality!
Special thanks to Damilola Jibowu for designing the graphic and Ting Cosper for coming up with the title!
Original Artwork by Damillola Jibowu
Going For Your Certified in Cybersecurity Certification?
ISC2 New Jersey Chapter is proud to be actively involved in the ISC2 1MCC Partner Program! We provide a pathway for potential candidates from our thriving network and help support individuals through training, exam pass and to becoming a CC holder.
To help you on your journey to achieve the CC, please click here to register for it. After registering, we'll be able to see your progress and be able to provide guidance and encouragement if you need it.
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Upcoming Events
Cloud Risk Management Training, September 10, 2024
Adnan Rafique, MS Cyber Security Expert will be giving a 2-hour training on Cloud Risk Management. While our in-person event is sold out, you can still attend the event virtually by registering here. Non-members can attend this event virtually.
Thank you, Cipher for sponsoring this event!
eventbrite.comDate: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Happy Hour follows for in person event)
Location: Virtual and Roseland, NJ
Cost: FREE
Introducing the ISC2 New Jersey Chapter CMMC Round-Table
Cybersecurity attacks are on the rise and as such poses an existential threat to organizations regardless of size, industry or geographic footprint. Due to the sophistication of today’s cybersecurity attacks, governments around the world are also vulnerable to security breaches. To protect American intellectual property and national security information, the Department of Defense (DoD) developed the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program to reinforce the importance of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) cybersecurity for safeguarding the information that supports and enables our defense forces.
The DoD currently requires covered defense contractors and subcontractors to implement the security protections set forth in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 to provide adequate security for sensitive unclassified DoD information that is processed, stored, or transmitted on contractor information systems.
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program provides the DoD the mechanism needed to verify that a defense contractor or subcontractor has implemented the security requirements at each CMMC Level and is maintaining that protection at the required level for the term of the contract.
As the security protections outlined in the Special Publication (SP) 800-171 is meant to provide adequate security for sensitive unclassified DoD information, we at the local New Jersey ISC2 chapter, created the CMMC Roundtable, where we meet monthly to have meaningful and inclusive interactions, where participants have an opportunity to contribute their insights and engage in conversations on a variety of relevant CMMC topics.
We invite you to join us as having insights provided by someone who has faced a particular CMMC related issue(s) can be more useful than just reading about it. The Round Table not only provides a platform to share ideas, but it also provides opportunities for networking, skill development and potential marketing opportunities.
Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Agenda focus: An introduction to the CMMC Ecosystem and a Recap of the August Cyber-AB Town Hall.
To join our CMMC Round-Table, register here.
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ISC2 New Jersey Chapter Fall Picnic, September 14, 2024
It's that time of year folks! Get your tickets now!!!!! 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 p.m. - 4 p.m.
New Location: Piscataway, NJ
Cost: FREE
Bring your family!
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BIZCON 2024, September 18, 2024
Join us on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM for BIZCON 2024 at Kean University! This is a small business cyber event with breakfast and lunch included!
Click here to register.
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September Monthly Meeting, September 19 2024
Speakers:
Charlene Deaver-Vazquez will discuss Cyber Risk Quantification – Pitfalls and Fixes
AND
Meet our Mentorship Committee - Matt Lang, Adam Shuren, Anicee Monfleury, Ralph Migliore, Ngozika Mba and Harry Caskey!
Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Register here.
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NY Metro Joint Cybersecurity Conference, September 26th, 2024 (New Date!)
NY Metro Joint Cybersecurity Conference
The 2024 NY Metro Joint Cyber Security Conference will be held on September 26th, 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.
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Microsoft, 11 Times Square New York, NY
Register here.
Tickets are only $50 using the discount code "PARTNER24"
Tickets are only $25 for students using discount code “STUDENT24” (limited to only 50 students)
SAVE THE DATE: October Monthly Chapter Meeting, October 24, 2024
From our October meeting, we'll hear from former FBI special agent, Cochi Ho and SAP security expert, Gaurav Singh.
ISC2 NJ ChapterDate: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Virtual
SAVE THE DATE: Capture the Flag Event, October 27, 2024
ISC2 New Jersey Chapter will be holding its first Capture the Flag event at St. Peter's University, in conjunction with Pace University. Look out for more details in the coming months.
This will be an entry-level event, so everyone can join in on the fun.
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CALL FOR SPEAKERS / SAVE THE DATE: 3rd Annual SECON International Conference, December 4, 2024
Interested in sharing what you know to the larger cybersecurity community? Think about becoming a presenter at our 3rd Annual ISC2 Chapter Conference.
Click on the form here for all the details.
SAVE THE DATE!
SECON InternationalDate: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual
Holiday Dinner, December 10, 2024
Join us on December 10th for a fun filled evening! We had such a wonderful time at the Armory that we're doing it again! Tickets will be $30 for chapter members and $60 for guests. Tickets can be purchased here!
eventbrite.comDate: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Location: The Armory, Perth Amboy
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) September Newsletter Update: Exciting Mentorship Program News
Dear Members,
As the days grow shorter and we transition into autumn, we are thrilled to share some exciting news with our NJ ISC2 Chapter community. After a thorough review process, we are pleased to announce that we have selected Qooper as the platform to run our mentorship program. This decision marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to enhance the mentor-mentee experience. The Qooper platform offers a wide array of features that will streamline our mentorship process, including availability tools, calendar integrations, auto-matching, and more. We believe this tool will bring a new level of efficiency and engagement to our program, ultimately enriching the relationships and growth opportunities for all participants. We are currently in the final stages of preparation and are targeting an official go-live date in October. This timeline allows us to ensure everything is set up correctly and that all members are comfortable with the new platform before we fully transition.
As always, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all our mentors and mentees for their ongoing participation and support. Your commitment is what makes our program a success, and we are excited to see the benefits that Qooper will bring to our community.
If you have any questions or need assistance as we approach the launch, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at mentoring@isc2chapternj.org. We look forward to embarking on this new chapter together and to the continued success of our mentorship program.
Warm regards,
Matthew Lang and The Mentorship Committee.
Senior Scam and Fraud Awareness: Strengthening Our Community
Since our formation, the Senior Scam and Fraud Awareness Committee has been dedicated to educating and empowering senior citizens against the growing threats of scams and fraud.
In just a few months, our committee has made significant strides by conducting numerous presentations and workshops at local senior centers. These efforts are focused on providing our community with the knowledge and tools they need to recognize and avoid common scams, ensuring the protection of their personal information and financial well-being.
We hold our committee meetings once a month on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and would love for interested members to join us. Your participation can make a significant difference in our efforts.
We also have several upcoming presentations scheduled at senior centers in the area and would love to have you join us in presenting to our seniors:
August 28 - Senior Center, Union, NJ: 10:45am to 12pm
September 17 - Senior Center, Closter, NJ: 7pm to 8pm
September 18 - YM-YWHA, Union, NJ: 10am to 11am
September 29 - Synagogue, Livingston, NJ: 9:30am to 11am
October 2 - Verona Senior Club, Verona NJ: 1pm to 2pm
We encourage ISC2 NJ Chapter members to help us spread the word. If you know of any senior communities or organizations that could benefit from our presentations, we would love to hear from you.
Thank you for your continued support, and stay tuned for more updates and tips from our committee. Together, we can help protect our seniors from scams and fraud.
Contact us: If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please contact anicee.monfleury@isc2chapternj.org or sammyacordero@gmail.com.
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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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Member Contributions
Civil Participation in Cybersecurity by Ola Komolafe, CISSP
Authored by Ola Komolafe
According to Forbes, an increase of 47% of internet users is expected in the next five years from 5.35 billion in 2024 to 7.9 billion in 2029. The world's dependency on information technology for daily survival is obvious. From media socialization, on-site to remote work and business transactions, gaming and what have you. However, the risk of staying safe and secure online is becoming increasingly challenging. This article calls for the full participation of all users in cybersecurity.
The United Nations projected the world population to reach 8.5 billion in 2030, and to increase further to 9.7 billion in 2050 and 10.4 billion by 2100. With the projection of 7.9 billion internet users in 2029, it is safe to say that every citizen has a role in securing digital assets. Also, in line with the disaster management tenets “inform, influence, inspire,” there is a need to encourage all users to protect their digital footprints.
To read the entire article, click here.
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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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Upcoming Presenters
Charlene Deaver-Vazquez
Charlene is a CISSP, author, educator, and speaker on the subject of Cyber Risk Quantification. She provides risk quantification services for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and recently authored a course on Cybersecurity Risk Quantification for Boise State University.
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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