Chapter President Message

Summer is coming to an end, and soon the weekends will be filled with Friday Night lights and the roar of Death Valley on a Louisiana Saturday Night. Much like those eternally hopeful and energetic fans that gather on campus (and cook strange things), we here at ISC2 CGCC are looking forward to a productive fall season. In September, we have Mike Lefebvre, Director of Cybersecurity at SEI Sphere, coming to talk to the chapter about Secure Access Service Edge. Mike brings 14 years in the industry and a deep background in MSSP operations, academia, and innovation. In October, we’re looking to have an in-person Chapter meeting, so look out for details as we get closer.

Additionally, we are actively seeking volunteers to help support our chapter events, so if you're interested in contributing, don’t hesitate to reach out. It's a great way to get involved, share your expertise, and help strengthen our chapter’s initiatives. ISC2 continues to drive impactful cybersecurity initiatives, promoting professional development, collaboration, and advocacy. By staying engaged and participating in these efforts, we not only protect our community but also contribute to shaping the future of cybersecurity. Have a great Fall, and as always, drop us a note if you have ideas, suggestions, or topics you want to discuss.

On another note, our very own Vice President, Benjamin Bourcy, was recently featured on the podcast 'The Sensuous Sounds of InfoSec,' hosted by Ben Malisow, Matthew Snoddy, and Raphael Fiedler. Benjamin discussed his fascinating career as an Air Force Missile Combat Crewmember and how it led him to cybersecurity. If you're curious about the daily life of someone responsible for the world's most powerful weapons, or how military experience can translate to cybersecurity, be sure to give it a listen!
Here is the direct link at securityzed.com

 

Events

September Chapter Event - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

Who: Mike Lefebvre
When: September 19th 5:30 PM CST
Where: Virtual
Cost: Free
Register Here

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Community

Regional Groups

The following are associated groups that meet in major cities across the Central Gulf Coast and have support from ISC2 CGC Chapter Members.

  • Greater New Orleans Area:
    NOLASec LinkedIn Group site
    2nd Wednesday of each month Subject to Change
    Networking 5:00pm-6:00pm, presentation 6:00pm-7:00pm
    Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux (1009 Poydras Street New Orleans, LA 70112)
  • Baton Rouge Area:
    BRSec LinkedIn Group site
    3rd Wednesday of each month 6:00pm-7:30pm
    Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux (3838 Burbank Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70808)
  • Lafayette Area:
    DEFCON Acadiana LinkedIn Group site
    2nd Wednesday of each month 5:30pm-7:30pm
    The Ruins in River Ranch (1919 Kaliste Saloom Rd. Suite 303, Lafayette, LA 70508)
  • Lake Charles Area:
    SWLA Cyber Club LinkedIn Group site
    Last Wed every month 6:00pm-7:30pm
    Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux (5313 Common St., Lake Charles, LA 70607)
  • Monroe Area:
    NELATEK Website
    Every 3rd Wednesday 6:00pm
    Tower Place, 1500 N 19th St.
 

Podcasts

The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC

The Sensuous Sounds Of INFOSEC podcast is hosted by a great friend to the ISC2 GCG Chapter, Ben Malisow.

Ben is the creator and lead instructor for the WannaBeA brand of certification preparation material (wannabeacissp.com), and has worked in the fields of education/training, communication, information technology, and security, and/or some combination of these industries, for over twenty-five years. He has provided information security consulting services and training to a diverse host of clients, including the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the Department of Homeland Security (at TSA), and the FBI. He has also served as an Air Force officer, after graduating from the Air Force Academy.

The podcast is available on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, and more. https://www.securityzed.com

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The Coffee Table Talks are hosted by Rachel Arnold, The Human API, with SecureNation, and Will McCullen, Program Manager for the IT Center of Excellence at PIMA Community College.

Connect with SecureNation on LinkedIn
https://securenation.net/events

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Volunteer

ISC2 Security Congress Volunteer Recruitment is Open!

We’re pleased to announce that we have several volunteer opportunities available at the Security Congress 2024 which will be a hybrid event again this year. Attendees will have the option to attend virtually or in person at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV USA, October 14-16, 2024 (pre-conference workshops are October 12-13). Volunteer opportunities are available for both formats.

Opportunities include introducing speakers, monitoring rooms, and facilitating Q&A or online session chats. More information about these opportunities is available here: SC2024 Volunteer Overview.

There are many benefits to volunteering, including a complimentary conference registration pass to either the in-person or virtual event.

Please complete this quick survey to let us know whether you’re interested in volunteering virtually or in-person and your level of comfort with the tasks. The survey will remain open until Monday, May 20th at 11:59 pm EST and we will let you know if you have been selected by early June.

We hope you stay safe and look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas this October! 

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Sponsors

Thanks to our Chapter Sponsor

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Explore the world of TEKsystems careers and put your talent to work in exciting job opportunities. Join their dynamic team and unleash your potential.

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The ISC2 Central Gulf Coast Chapter, a 501(c)(3) non-profit based out of the Greater New Orleans area. It was chartered by ISC2 in January 2021 to serve the Central Gulf Coast region - Louisiana and Mississippi.

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  • You do NOT need to be ISC2 certified to join the chapter - part of our Chapter's Mission is to support those interested in earning certification.
  • Contact president@isc2-cgcchapter.org to get involved with Chapter leadership meetings or to help support events/activities.
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