The Information Systems Security Association Northern Virginia Chapter (ISSA-NOVA), chartered in August 2002, represents one of the fastest-growing technology corridors in the nation. As of January 2015, we have more than 500 active members in the Chapter. ISSA-NOVA’s Chapter headquarters are in Reston, Virginia, with membership open to Information Security professionals living within a 100-mile radius.

The ISSA-NOVA Chapter is a member-focused organization whose goal is to ensure that its membership keeps abreast of the most recent information pertaining to information security topics and issues. Monthly meetings address diverse subjects ranging from technology to policy perspectives, and delivery formats include informative presentations, tag team efforts, and panel discussions. ISSA-NOVA was recently named 2014 Chapter of the Year by ISSA International, recognizing our continuous efforts to provide value to our growing membership.