Chapter Announcements

Join us on Friday, July 25 at UCF for our next event. A day filled with real-world insights, cutting-edge strategies, and expert-led sessions that will elevate your security game.

4 exciting sessions planned: 

• Last Mile Security: Neal Humphrey, Seraphic Security)
  
  
• Hackers in Jurassic Park: When Attackers Find a Way: Kevin Johnson, Secure Ideas
• Building Incident Resilience in the PCI Ecosystem: Leonardo Ferla, Foregenix
• The Hidden Data Risk That Breaks IR Plans: Leo Iacono, Concentric AI

We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with our Platinum-level sponsor, ThreatLocker®!

ThreatLocker’s generous support plays a vital role in helping us deliver meaningful value to our members and the broader community. With this collaboration, we continue our mission to connect, inform, and empower leaders across the industry.

…Stop ransomware! ThreatLocker® Endpoint Protection Platform improves enterprise-level server and endpoint security with Zero Trust controls, including Allowlisting, Ringfencing™, Elevation, Storage, Network Control, Configuration Management, and Detect EDR and MDR solutions. ThreatLocker® is designed so that everyone from businesses to government agencies to academic institutions can directly control exactly what runs on their networks. Based at our Orlando, Florida, USA headquarters and serving customers around the globe, the team at ThreatLocker® envisions a future in which all organizations can chart their own course free from the influence of cybercriminals and the damage their incursions cause.

Join us in Lake Mary on Wednesday, June 25th 6 pm-9 pm for our next Membership meeting. Free to Chapter members, this event will include presentations from:

Jeffrey Wheatman - Automate and Scale TPRM with Intelligence First Approach 
Rodrigo Suzuki - AI and Internal Audits

as well as dinner and updates from the Chapter. Great way to spend the evening!

At the 2025 ISACA North America Conference, Central Florida Chapter President Ray Payano took center stage and delivered a heartfelt and inspiring welcome that set the tone for the event. 

We’re thrilled to welcome our newest Platinum Sponsor — Onspring! 

Our chapter thrives thanks to the generous support of partners like Onspring. Their commitment helps us bring meaningful value to our members and community through events, resources, and thought leadership.

We’re proud to have Onspring on board — not just as a sponsor, but as a valued thought leader in our community.

Stay tuned for great things to come!

All chapter members who have registered for the Conference are getting access to an invite-only Happy Hour on May 21st—a great chance to connect, unwind, and celebrate with fellow members!

Not registered yet? There's still time! Chapter members can Contact Us to learn how you might still be eligible for a special ISACA discount.

Don’t miss out—we’d love to see you there!

Great to see so many of our members last night!  From catching up with old friends to meeting new ones, the energy was incredible. There may have even been talk of some in-house friendly competitions brewing.....

Only a few days remain to register for our next event on Friday, April 11, 2025 at the Orlando Science Center. 

Join us for a full day centered around GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) and Fraud! 

Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
When: 9:00am - 4:00pm 
Where: The Orlando Science Center
Breakfast and Lunch included!

Chapter Members - Get ready to roll into an unforgettable night of fun at our Bowling Party!  Cost is free to Chapter Members.

When: Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Bowlero, Altamonte Springs, FL

Chapter Members - Be sure to check your monthly e-mail announcements from our Chapter for the ISACA Member discounts for the ISACA 2025 North America Conference that are still available. Keep watching our updates while our Chapter is working to partner with ISACA for a happy hour during the conference as an exclusive invite only. 

When:  May 21-23, 2025
Where: Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando

Join us on April 11, 2025 for a full day of networking, insights, and thought provoking presentations centered around GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) and Fraud!

When: Friday, April 11 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Orlando Science Center, Orlando, FL

Chapter Members - Don’t Miss Out on a Great Perk!

We are excited to announce that the March Membership Meeting will be held at a brand new venue: the Orlando Executive Airport! This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy three insightful presentations, delicious food, and excellent networking opportunities – all for FREE!

When:
March 26 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Be sure to register today! 

Are you ready to take the next step in your cybersecurity career? Join us for a comprehensive 4-day CISM Exam Prep Course designed to help you succeed on your CISM exam or refresh your skills!

What to expect:
✅ Expert-led sessions
✅ Focused review of key topics
✅ Interactive learning experience
✅ Tips and strategies for exam success

📅 When: March 10-13, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET
🌐 Format: Virtual Learning & Review (up to 24 CPEs)

We are thrilled to announce that Varonis has joined us as a sponsor for an upcoming event!

We are incredibly grateful for the support of all our sponsors, like Varonis, who help us bring value to our community. Their contribution enables us to continue providing a platform where industry professionals, students, and businesses can come together to discuss and collaborate on the ever-important topics of security, risk, and compliance.

Stay tuned to have Varonis at an upcoming event. 

Missed the January Membership Meeting?  Chapter Members can access the material presented from Speaker Scott Barrett from Forescout on Compliance Frameworks and OT Security, and Chapter Updates.

1. Login to this website with your ISACA profile 
2. Go to Member Only Content | Chapter Library
3. Go to the Folder Presentation

Still haven't renewed your ISACA and Chapter membership. Here are the important dates to note for your last chances: 

Time is Running Out – Register Now for the Official Tampa Cybersecurity Summit!

Don’t miss your chance to join the 6^th Annual Official Tampa Cybersecurity Summit, one of the world’s Top 5 InfoSec Conferences.

⏳ Complimentary Admission Ends on January 19! 50% Off Begins on January 20.
🎟 Use code CSS25-ISACACFL to secure your free pass today: Register Here

🗓 Date: Friday, January 24
📍 Location: Hilton Tampa Downtown

Why Attend?

• Earn 8 Continuing Education Credits for attending the full day
• Learn from Top Experts:

o   G. Mark Hardy (National Security Corporation): Opening Security Briefing

o   Richard Dean (U.S. Secret Service, Tampa Field Office): Government Security Briefing

o   Scott Henkel (Claro Enterprise Solutions): Opening Security Keynote Presentation

o   Zachary Radke (SantaFe Healthcare): Cyber Risk of Mergers & Acquisitions Presentation

o   Plus, sessions from IBM, Cloud Flare, Anomali, and more.

• Network with Industry Leaders over a catered breakfast, lunch, and cocktail reception

Who’s Eligible?
Passes are available for C-Suite Executives, Senior-Level Professionals, Directors, and Managers.
Note: Sales, Marketing professionals, and students are not eligible.

Don’t wait – space is limited, and free passes expire soon!

Invite Your Team: Share this with your IT Security colleagues and other senior leaders.

For event details, visit https://cybersecuritysummit.com/summit/tampa25/.