San Diego Event In-Person and Online: What A Career in Cybersecurity Taught Me That Certifications D

When:  Apr 16, 2026 from 12:00 to 13:15 (PT)
Associated with  San Diego Chapter

Where I started in IT and how that career path eventually led me into cybersecurity. I will briefly cover some of the various IT roles I filled along the way and what really helped me and what didn’t.

We will also discuss some of the non-technical lessons learned that had a big impact on how I approached cyber and the team building process once I was in upper management roles. Hoping for an interactive session as we discuss in a very honest way what being in cybersecurity is really like.

SPEAKER: Gary Martino, CEO at Sicura Networks LLC

Gary has over 20 years of cyber security experience implementing compensating controls and identifying and quantifying risks to comply with PCI, ISO, NIST, and HIPAA regulations. Working across various industries including defense, healthcare, hospitality, sport and leisure to build successful security teams to detect and protect against the latest threats.

Over the years, Gary has held various industry certifications in both IT and Security and is currently enjoying retirement and spending much needed time with family.

Visit Gary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-martino-8487567/

Location

Online Instructions:
Url: https://isaca-sd.org/events/2026-04-16
Login: https://isaca-sd.org/events/2026-04-16

Contact

Dave Tuckman

dave@isaca-sd.org