Name: Chapter Leaders Summit 2024: Lessons Learned
Start: 2024-07-09T19:49:00Z
End: 2024-07-09T19:49:49.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
Rating: 5

A resource channel to provide informational and insightful webinars regarding the ISC2 Chapter Program for chapter leaders, members and anyone who wants to know more about ISC2 Chapters. 

***Group B CPE credits are available for attending these sessions. CPEs will be submitted by ISC2 on your behalf for the live presentation; CPEs will need to be self-submitted for the recorded version. Refer to the category for Professional Development and select either Chapter Management and Formation (for chapter leaders) and Non-Security Education Courses and Seminars (non-chapter leaders).***

Join us for insights and updates from the Q4 2026 Board Meeting, Advocacy, Center and DEI Initiatives, and updates on Chapter events
that you won't want to miss

2026 Q4 Chapters in the Know

Join us for insights and updates from the Q3 2026 Board Meeting, Advocacy, Center and DEI Initiatives, and updates on Chapter events
that you won't want to miss.

2026 Q3 Chapters in the Know

Join us for insights and updates from the Q2 2026 Board Meeting, Advocacy, Center and DEI Initiatives, and updates on Chapter events
that you won't want to miss

2026 Q2 Chapters in the Know

Join us for insights and updates from the Q1 2026 Board Meeting, Advocacy, Center and DEI Initiatives, and updates on Chapter events
that you won't want to miss

2026 Q1 Chapters in the Know

Join us for insights and updates from the Q3 2025 Board Meeting, Advocacy, Center and DEI Initiatives, and updates on Chapter events that you won't want to miss.

2025 Q3 Chapters in the Know

The Summit concluded with attendees getting the chance to ask any questions and get insights directly from our leadership team

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | Ask Us Anything

Learn how the ISC2 NJ Chapter welcomes and activates new members by creating early opportunities for connection, contribution, and community—fostering a culture of inclusion, purpose, and volunteer-driven success

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | Welcome In: Helping Members Find Their Place and Purpose

Build a thriving chapter using just two key elements, even with limited resources. This session uncovers how Cohesion - through shared purpose, contribution, and future vision - binds chapter leaders together, and how Intentional Accountability - via clear roles, responsibilities/rules, and mutual support—drives progress, ownership, and commitment to results. Using real-world examples and a “Dos and Don’ts” framework, you’ll leave with concise, actionable strategies to strengthen your chapter.

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | Cohesion and Intentional Accountability – The Foundation of a Thriving Chapter

This interactive discussion explores the successful relaunch of our local ISC2 chapter following the global pandemic, offering valuable insights for ISC2 members worldwide. We detail our strategic approach to rebuilding and strengthening our community, focusing on three key pillars: education, empowerment, and engagement. Through innovative programs, we foster career advancement, promote lifelong learning, and advocate for industry best practices. Our efforts to create robust networking opportunities and cultivate thought leadership are crucial in re-energizing member participation. We'll present a case study highlighting the challenges faced, solutions implemented, and lessons learned during our chapter's revival. Attendees will gain practical strategies and tactical ideas for revitalizing their own cybersecurity communities, ensuring resilience and growth in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | AED for ISC2 Chapters - Shocking Life Into Your Membership

This session will specifically address:  
<ul><li>BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION: Learn how targeted mentorship can guide new ISC2 chapters through the chartering process, establishing them for long-term success. </li> <li>REVITALIZING AND RE-ENERGIZING: Discover practical strategies to mentor struggling ISC2 chapters, helping them overcome challenges and achieve renewed growth. </li><li> THE POWER OF MENTORSHIP: Understand the broader significance of mentorship in strengthening the ISC2 chapter ecosystem, fostering collaboration and shared success.     </li><li>LEVERAGING OUR EXPERIENCE: Gain actionable advice and practical strategies rooted in our experience, empowering you to effectively mentor and contribute to the vibrancy of ISC2 chapters.</li></ul>

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | How Mentoring Ignites Growth in the ISC2 Chapter Ecosystem

Learn how the ISC2 Pittsburgh Chapter successfully formed study groups to help cybersecurity professionals achieve their CISSP. Obtaining a CISSP can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. There are thousands of high paying job openings asking for this exam, yet there is a shortage of qualified individuals to fill these positions. This session is focused on providing guidance to chapters on how to implement study groups in their local area to aid individuals in obtaining their CISSP.

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | Crossing the Exam Off Your Bucket List: Certification Study Groups

This talk will give you some insights on how your chapter can attract sponsors to subsidize your upcoming events. Many vendors want to help the cybersecurity community, while getting in front of potential customers, but don’t know how to do it. Join Rafael and Ken as they share their success stories on how they have developed strong relationships with vendors to provide memorable educational and social events for their members.

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | Attracting Sponsors: How to Maximize Your Resources to Get Noticed

Building continuing momentum for the Summit, a brief update was provided on ISC2’s Chapter Strategy, discussing the projects that we have launched this month and what's coming up later this year. Following that is another series of sessions presented by ISC2 Chapter leaders on the following topics:
<ul><li>Sponsorship Recruitment explaining how chapters can attract sponsors to subsidize upcoming meetings and provide memorable educational and social events for your members.</li>
<li>Holding study groups to help cybersecurity professionals achieve their CISSP and providing guidance on creating study groups in your local area.</li>
<li>How mentoring builds a strong foundation for new ISC2 chapters, revitalizing struggling chapters, and the broader significance of mentorship in strengthening the chapter ecosystem.</li>
<li>How a chapter successfully relaunched following the global pandemic by focusing on education, empowerment, and engagement.</li>
<li>How cohesion through shared purpose and intentional accountability can drive progress, ownership, and commitment to results.</li>
<li>Welcoming and activating new members by creating early opportunities for connection, contribution, and community.</li></ul>

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | Day 2 Opening Keynote

Day 1 concluded with a powerful closing keynote by May Brooks Kempler, ISC2 Board Member who about leadership beyond the chapter; the importance of speaking clearly and ethically, even when it’s hard, and using the role to elevate others.

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | Closing Keynote - With Great Cyber Comes Great Responsibility

In this interactive session, Dr. Stanley Mwangi Chege (President, ISC2 Kenya Chapter) and Helmi Ben Hmida (President, ISC2 Paris Chapter) will share practical lessons drawn from leading and scaling impactful chapters in diverse regions. The session will explore strategies for fostering leadership continuity, building local and regional partnerships, and engaging members through consistent, high-value activities. Attendees will learn how to overcome common growth barriers, adapt global best practices to local realities, and cultivate resilient, purpose-driven chapters that thrive well beyond individual leadership terms. Expect inspiration, practical insights, and a renewed vision for what chapters can achieve.

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | Building Resilient Chapters: Lessons in Leadership, Collaboration, and Community

What happens when a few passionate chapter members decide to build something more than a meetup? You get BSides Tampa, a community-driven conference that has grown into one of the largest BSides events in the country.  In this panel discussion, members of the BSides Tampa Board will share the evolution of how they helped grow the event to over 2,300 participants this year. The conversation will highlight what it takes to organize and scale a major regional conference through community effort, including managing more than 100 volunteers, coordinating 13 Planning Committee Leads, securing 58 sponsors that continues to help us maintain the same ticket price for a decade, and delivering a weekend of impactful talks, valuable trainings, engaging CTFs, and interactive hands-on learning experiences.  We will provide practical tips and tricks for chapters looking to get started, including how to launch a smaller local conference, and share the common pitfalls to avoid along the way. This session will focus on real-world lessons, wins, and challenges, giving you insight into how a well-run event can become your chapter’s most powerful engagement and growth tool.  Whether you are just beginning or ready to scale, this discussion will equip you with ideas and inspiration to bring your own vision to life.

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | How Volunteers Turned BSides Tampa Into a Regional Powerhouse

Running a chapter it not always easy, but technology can play a significant role in helping. Whether you are starting a new chapter or stepping into a leadership role of an existing chapter, this session will provide insight into some of the areas that the leadership teams may want to cover and the different technologies and options that you might consider.

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | Chapter Operations: Requirements, Decisions and Challenges, Oh My

ISC2 offers valuable opportunities for chapters through our programs and initiatives to engage and contribute to our mission. As part of our commitment to increase inclusion and build a more robust, resilient and diverse cybersecurity workforce, ISC2’s 1MCC program continues to offer FREE Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Online Self-Paced Training and exams to one million people. Thus far, we’ve pledged half of the commitment – 500,000 course enrollments and exams – to this effort. Through this session you will learn how ISC2 works closely with chapters as part of this program to reach populations underrepresented in cybersecurity. Also in this session, learn about ISC2’s upcoming 50x50 initiative aimed at unlocking 100% of cyber talent by increasing women’s representation in the sector.

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | Chapter Engagement Opportunities to Increase Inclusion

This is an open forum session for questions facilitated by ISC2 CISO, Jon France, EVP of Global Markets, Advocacy and Member Engagement, Tara Wisniewski, and Director of Member Engagement, Beth Paredes.

Chapter Leaders Summit 2024: Ask Us Anything

Whether your chapter is brand new or has been around for some time, operating a chapter can be challenging. In this session, we are going to dive into the operational side of an ISC2 chapter, as well as some of the different technologies and options that you might consider for the various needs your chapter has.

Chapter Leaders Summit 2024: Chapter Exists, But How Do You Run It?

Our second Global Chapter Leaders Summit focuses on learning from seasoned chapter leaders, who will share practical tools and strategies for running a successful chapter, as well as professional development topics including leadership, mentorship, communication and more. In this keynote, Ed Parsons, ISC2 Vice President of Global Markets and Member Relations will reflect on the learnings from Day 1 and those planned for Day 2. He will also share progress and plans for ISC2’s Chapter program.

Chapter Leaders Summit 2024:  Chapter Program Update

In this session, I will share how our chapter transformed through brave and innovative leadership, strategic fundraising, and collaboration with other communities and chapters. Learn about our approach to planning and executing successful events, securing sponsorships, and engaging members effectively.

Chapter Leaders Summit 2024: Fostering Community Growth

Learn how the ISC2 Chapter Relations Team collaborates hand in hand with chapters to connect, educate, inspire, and secure. Join the ISC2 Chapter Relations Team for an interactive and informative session designed to equip chapter leaders with the tools and knowledge to maximize their impact. We’ll explore a range of valuable resources and dive into the comprehensive support available to you, highlighting essential processes and additional resources to streamline your operations and enhance your chapter’s effectiveness.
Whether you’re a new chapter leader, a seasoned veteran, or an ISC2 member looking to join a local chapter or charter a new one, this session offers practical insights and actionable strategies to elevate your chapter’s success.

Chapter Leaders Summit 2024: Empowering Chapter Leaders

It is often a challenge to keep your members engaged when they join a committee. Many times their expectations do not match your own, so you need to ensure that your volunteers feel appreciated and respected. During this session, you will learn tips and tricks from ISC2 NJ Chapter Board members on how they manage their individual committees to keep their volunteers engaged and productive. Topics, such as developing a Committee Charter, creating a safe environment, the importance of note taking and other techniques will be discussed.

Chapter Leaders Summit 2024: Running Effective and Efficient Chapter Committees

Join us for an insightful session on how ISC2's local chapters are transforming the cybersecurity landscape. As vital, relevant contributors, our chapters embody ISC2's vision of inspiring a safe and secure cyber world. Through enriched engagement opportunities, chapters connect, collaborate, advise, and participate in broader, enterprise-level initiatives aligned with ISC2's strategic activities. In this session, you'll discover how chapters are making a significant impact by: Advancing the 1MCC Initiative: Chapters serve as official partners, expanding ISC2's reach by engaging their local networks and communities. Discover how chapters are elevating the candidate engagement process and strengthening ISC2's mission through their impactful local initiatives. Connecting with Academic Institutions: Through the academic partner program, chapters are defining and developing the future of cybersecurity. Learn how they support academic scholars through research, advocacy, teaching, and enhancing educational programs, thus shaping the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Championing Cyber Safety and Education: Chapters advocate and volunteer for the Center for Cyber Safety and Education programs. Find out how they raise awareness, build a diverse pipeline of cybersecurity professionals, and contribute to creating a more secure digital world. This session is a must-attend for anyone interested in understanding the pivotal role chapters play in driving ISC2's strategic initiatives and fostering a collaborative and secure cyber community.

Chapter Leaders Summit 2024: Advancing ISC2's Vision and Impact

Volunteers are the lifeblood of a successful chapter. Engaged and committed volunteer leaders drive growth, value and impact to the chapter and to their local communities. Through this session, you will learn how to manage and develop volunteers and how developing a robust leadership pipeline can play a pivotal role in sustaining a chapter’s success.

Chapter Leaders Summit 2024: Developing Volunteer Leaders for Chapter Success

Did you know that ISC2 chapters across the globe are facing the challenges of building and sustaining a more diverse, equitable and inclusive cyber workforce head on through unique partnerships and grassroots programming within their chapters like the Hellenic chapter’s Women in Cybersecurity: Breaking the Glass Ceiling Conference and the Mexico City chapter’s Women Task Force? In this panel discussion you’ll hear directly from ISC2 chapter leaders and case studies they’ve successfully implemented to move our profession forward. They’ll shed light on the specific diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) challenges cyber professionals face in their regions and discuss the best practices and innovative approaches they’ve implemented to promote DEIB within the cybersecurity industry. These leaders are actively involved in driving positive change and advancing DEIB in cybersecurity and will share insights, experiences and strategies to inspire and educate you about the importance of building these strategies and programming within your own chapter to impact the entire global cyber ecosystem and the industry's effectiveness and resilience.

Chapter Leaders Summit 2024: How to Tackle the DEIB Issue Head On

We will explore the core elements that contribute to the development and success of emerging security professionals. First, we will define what constitutes effective mentorship by showcasing our successful mentorship program within the ISC2 Singapore Chapter, highlighting its structure, benefits, and success stories. Next, we will delve into the importance of study groups, sharing our experiences and best practices in organizing and managing these groups within our chapter. Finally, we will present our National Volunteer Career Advisory Initiative in Singapore, demonstrating how it provides invaluable career guidance and support to individuals striving to excel in the security field. This session will offer insights and practical advice on implementing similar programs within your own chapters and organizations, fostering the growth of future security leaders.

Chapter Leader Summit 2024: Guiding the Future

Within the ever-growing and changing world of cybersecurity, networking is one aspect that has been important over the years for many professionals. Networking in the sense of communicating, collaborating, and supporting each other and not in the switch, router, and Layer 2 or 3 sense. This particular trait has been influential within the foundation of the ISC2 chapters. The concepts of Connect, Educate, Inspire, and Secure are the pillars of the chapter's foundation and are crucial to its success. In this session, James McQuiggan, CISSP and Chapter President of Central Florida Chapter, which received the 2019 Chapter Recognition Award will discuss the importance of these pillars and how it relates to the Central Florida Chapter. James will also share his insights on best practices, tips and tricks that have been instrumental in the success of the chapter, and its importance to our communities.

Chapter Leaders Summit 2024: Chapters 101 for Chapter Leaders

The cybersecurity industry stands at a critical juncture, with the current threat landscape being the most challenging it has been in the past five years. As emerging technology such as artificial intelligence continues to become more prominent and new cybersecurity regulations reach an inflection point, the industry is quickly evolving, and we are having difficulty keeping talent on pace with the demand. ISC2 CEO Clar Rosso will discuss these challenges and reference research-based insights for an insightful discussion around the state of the cybersecurity industry.

Chapter Leaders Summit 2024: The State of the Cybersecurity Industry

This session will provide an outline on global trends in cybersecurity policy, update on ISC2’s advocacy activities and a discussion on what this work means for members.

Chapter Leaders Summit 2024: ISC2 Global Advocacy

Establishing alliances is a critical success factor for ISC2 Chapters to thrive and grow; the purpose of this conversation is to discuss the experiences from the chapters represented by the panelists and the potential for making strategic partnerships. We’ll guide the dialogue around specific experiences and opportunities partnering with: * ISC2: * To leverage resources for Chapters * ISC2 Chapters: * Joined virtual events with Chapters across the world * Local Chapters from organizations with similar goals * ISACA, Women In Cyber, ISSA, etc. * Academia: * Local schools, colleges and universities with and without cybersecurity programs * Government agencies * To channel current information and resources * CISA, FBI, Infragard, TSA, CIA, etc. * Local businesses * As sponsors and beneficiaries of the ISC2 Chapter goals * Other local organizations for joined events and volunteering opportunities

Chapter Leaders Summit 2024: Strategic Partnerships for ISC2 Chapters

Cybersecurity is a gruelling field. Our days start one way and end completely differently. We invest countless hours on staying up to date and innovate in our work. We’re all super busy. So why volunteer? How do you find the time to volunteer for hours and why is it well worth your time.

Chapter Leaders Summit 2024: Giving is Receiving

ISC2 Global Chapter Leaders Summit 2024

Do you feel that you can relate to any of the following statements about time management? * I am spending too much time on chapter activities and not enough on my job and family. * I am not getting the support I need and feel that I'm doing everything myself. * I could be doing more in my role, but I can't find the time. * I can't manage the constant bombardment of chapter emails throughout the day. Come join Ken Fishkin, President of the ISC2 NJ Chapter as he discusses his personal challenges of handling family, work and chapter responsibilities by applying the People, Process and Technology framework to adequately juggle them.

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