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Developing and Connecting Information Security Leaders in Central Texas

The ISSA Capitol of Texas Chapter (Austin ISSA) is the community of choice for Central Texas information security professionals to advance individual growth, manage technology risk, and protect critical information and infrastructure.

Join us at an Event to see what we're all about!

Next Events

May 9 Chapter Meeting

May 9 Austin Security Professionals Happy Hour

July 29 - Aug 2 Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing Boot Camp

CHANGED LOCATION: William D. Young to Speak May 9

Austin ISSA is pleased to announce William D. Young (UT Austin) will present at our May Chapter Meeting at the Norris Conference Center on the topic of Cyberwarfare.

Announcing Ixia

We are honored to announce our latest Silver sponsor. Ixia solutions test, assess and optimize networks and data centers to accelerate and secure application delivery:

  • Network testing 
  • Security enhancement 
  • Network monitoring

Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Boot Camp

Intensive, Five-Day, Hands-On, Bring Your Own Laptop

Small Class Size (limited to 25 people)


Date:
 July 29 - August 2, 2013 (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)

Tuition: Includes materials, book bag, and lunch.

  • $875 if ISSA member of any chapter
  • $1025 for non-members (includes ISSA one-year membership), go to www.austinissa.org or your local chapter for membership application
  • Registration closes on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 4:00 PM!

Place: Norris Conference Center, 2525 West Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78757

Instructor: Well-known information security professional, author, trainer, etc. (He has given this course numerous times over the past several years. He gave this course in Austin last year, references available).

What's Included in the Penetration Test Boot Camp: The boot camp covers the SANS
(GCIH/GPEN) and similar curricula, and is hands-on as an intensive learning experience.

  • Intensive instruction and review with an experienced master of ethical hacking
  • Student manual and study materials
  • Bootable Linux CD
  • Materials containing the latest, up-to-date tools demonstrating techniques and exploits
  • Self-contained network and lab to test Linux and Windows vulnerabilities, through the eyes of an attacker 
  • “Capture the flag” activities 
  • Protecting your networks

Suggested Book:  CEH Certified Ethical Hacker All-in-One Exam Guide

Suggested Background: Familiarity with Linux, Windows admin; TCP/IP; VMware, CISSP,
SANS or Security+

Questions: Send email to education@austinissa.org, or treasurer@austinissa.org

Registration: First come, first served. Register http://austinissaehpt130729.eventbrite.com/

Cancellations: 75% refund if cancelled prior to June 3, 2013. You may find another person to take your place at any time.

Second Annual ISSA - HIMSS Half-Day Seminar on Healthcare Information Security

    Thursday afternoon, 1pm to 4:30, April 25, 2013

** Pre-registration is required.  Free to ISSA, HIMSS, ISACA, OWASP, State Agencies.  $20 if registering at the door.   To register, visit http://healthcarehalfday.eventbrite.com.  **

The first presentation:  Archie A. Alexander, MD, JD, LLM, Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Health Administration at LSU, will discuss the Texas Medical Records Privacy Act, covering both legacy and current concerns, and today's environment where health data is marketed and sold.

 The second presentation:  Mac McMillian, co-founder and CEO of CynergisTek, Inc., will focus on the Omnibus Rule changes and the new HIPAA requirements for Business Associates.  Four Final Rules comprise the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule:

    1) Final modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Enforcement rules,

    2) Final rules governing increases in the tiered monetary penalty structure,

    3) Final rule on Breach Notification for Unsecured PHI (under the HITECH Act)

    4) Final rule modifying the HIPAA Privacy Rule to accomodate the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)

** Pre-registration is required.  Free to ISSA, HIMSS, ISACA, OWASP, State Agencies.  $20 if registering at the door.   To register, visit http://healthcarehalfday.eventbrite.com.  ** 

CHANGED LOCATION: David Smith to Speak April 18

Austin ISSA is honored to announce David Smith (HBMG, Inc.) will present at our April Chapter Meeting at the Microsoft Technology Center on the topic: "The Future Paradigm Shifts of the Cloud and Big Data: Security Impacts & New Strategies We Must Consider".