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2025 off to a great start with full house In-Person Meeting

This past Thursday, we kicked off the first in-person SFISSA meeting of 2025 at Nova Southeastern University, and the turnout was fantastic! The event brought together a dynamic mix of industry professionals, students, and familiar and new faces, all eager to engage in meaningful conversations and expand their networks. Looking Ahead: Monthly Meetings Across the […]

Reflecting on an Unforgettable HTF Event: Thank You for Joining Us!

We are thrilled to share the highlights of the 2024 HTF event, which turned out to be an overwhelming success with a turnout far exceeding our expectations. The energy, passion, and camaraderie from our community made this gathering truly unforgettable. A Message to Our Members and Community To our members and the broader community, this […]

Devon Bryan: Reflections on Leadership, Community, and Cybersecurity in South Florida

The South Florida Information Systems Security Association (SFISSA) is thrilled to share insights from Devon Bryan, former Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Carnival Corporation. During his three impactful years in South Florida, Devon made significant contributions to the cybersecurity community, fostering collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. His dedication has left a lasting legacy, inspiring […]

Hack the Flag and Chili Cookoff Coming to Boca Raton!

Get ready, Boca Raton! On September 21st, the South Florida Information Systems Security Association (SFISSA) is hosting its much-anticipated Hack the Flag and Chili Cookoff at the Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRIC). This all-day, FREE event is open to anyone interested in cybersecurity, whether you’re a seasoned pro or just curious about the field. What’s […]

Building Bridges; Official Cybersecurity Summit, Miami

On a sunlit Friday, March 22, 2024, the South Florida Information System Security Association (SFISSA) set up at the much-anticipated Cyber Security Summit in Miami. We had an inclusive presence with several board members present, including Mike McDonough, Director of Social Media; Daniel Polimeni, Vice President; Norman Huszar, Director of Vendor Relations; Brent Putnam, Director […]

September In person meeting at Palm Beach State College

Details Please join us on September 21, 2023, at Palm Beach State College campus in Lake Worth, in the CE building room 0118 and attend this year’s most educational Cybersecurity session. This month will be a joint meeting with South Florida OWASP (SFOWASP). There will be Networking following the scheduled talk(s). Location: Palm Beach State […]

April Meeting at Nova Southeastern University

Speaker: Michael Brown Topic: Security Risk Assessments Summary: This presentation will go over the basics of how security risk assessments are conducted by someone who has done them for many years. While these can be done against various regulations and standards (HIPAA, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, etc), no specific one will be used. We’ll go […]