GENERAL MEETINGS
MN ISSA holds its meetings on a quarterly basis and they generally have 2 speakers and networking opportunities. Typically chapter meetings are held the 3rd or 4th Tuesday of March, June, and September. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the start time (except virtual meetings) The 4th meeting of the year is the 'End of Year Cheer' multi-association, held in November, in partnership with other affiliates, such as the Minnesota Chapters of WiCyS, InfraGard, and the MCPA.
You are welcome to join us as a guest if you’re not currently an MN ISSA member! If you find value in attending our meetings and want to continue to participate, then we do ask that you become an ISSA member. Your membership provides great benefits to you and helps provide the funding needed to keep our chapter going. We appreciate it!
These meetings will rotate locations throughout the metro to align to our goal of reaching as many people as possible.
AFTER HOURS
Our After Hours format is more casual and interactive than our regular chapter meetings and is designed for those not always able to make regular meetings, for individuals from our larger local security community, as well as those who simply enjoy discussion with their peers and industry leading thinkers. Our After Hours events are typically Members Only, and are held on the last Tuesday of a month. The months will fluctuate based on Chapter Meetings, Holidays, etc., so check the website or watch social media for After Hours event updates.
Come out and join us – you’ll get informative presentations in intimate settings at great local venues, good food and refreshments, plus plenty of opportunity to refresh and build your network with valuable connections.
WEBINARS
Virtual seminars and webinars are offered to MN ISSA members and feature industry and subject matter experts from Minnesota and throughout the United States. The webinars allow us to expand on topics and discussions from chapter meetings, or explore new and emerging trends, impactful events, or requested content from our members and community. The format and structure change with the subject and webinar speakers, so be sure to check the event details for webinar details, links, and virtual session information.
Meeting/Event Information
March 21st Chapter Meeting
March 21, 2023
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Forgotten Star Brewery
38 Northern Stacks Dr.
Fridley, MN 55421
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Building A Security-Aware Culture
Please join us on March 21st, for the first ISSA Minnesota Chapter Meeting of 2023, returning to one of our favorite venues, Forgotten Star Brewery. We have an engaging ‘fireside chat’ format planned, featuring industry thought leaders, who will take part in a one-on-one conversation about this important topic, followed by an interactive question-and-answer discussion among all participants. Registrants will have an opportunity to submit questions in advance of the meeting.
Cyber security professionals can expect to walk away from this event with actionable takeaways, and cutting-edge ideas for what you and your teams can do - right now - to foster a culture of cyber security awareness.
- 2:30pm: Arrival
- 2:45pm: Greetings & Announcements
- 3pm: Fireside Chat with Rachel Lockett, CIO, Pohlad Companies, and Ty Hollins, CISO, ProCircular
- 3:40: Sponsor Spotlight: Tanium and SailPoint
- 3:50: Break
- 4pm: Participant Q&A
- 4:45: Wrap Up
- 5pm: Hosted Happy Hour
Chief Information Officer, Pohlad Companies
Rachel Lockett has been in Information Technology leadership for more than 25 years. She has served as the Chief Information Officer at Pohlad Companies since 2014. She is also the author of The Technology Doesn’t Matter: Prioritizing the People in IT Business Alignment.
Rachel is passionate about developing leaders and serving as a mentor to IT professionals. She was selected as the 2020 Twin Cities Enterprise CIO of the Year and was a finalist for the National CIO of the Year in 2022. She also serves on the Technology Advisory Board for Stratacor, the parent company of Delta Dental.
Rachel has served on the Board of Directors for Goodwill - Easter Seals of Minnesota, supporting their mission to help everyone experience the power of work, for 7 years. She is currently the Board Chair and a member of the GESM Foundation Board. She enjoys volunteering with other local organizations that help encourage young women and girls pursuing careers in technology.
She has a degree in Computer Information Systems from Illinois State University and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional. Rachel enjoys home improvement projects and travelling with her husband and children.
Chief Information Security Officer, ProCircular
Happy Hour is brought to you by MN ISSA sponsors:
Please register and mark your calendar now, and look for updates via email and this web page. See you then!
Tickets
$0.00 Board Member Registration
$0.00 Chapter Sponsor Registration
$0.00 MN ISSA Member Registration
$0.00 Non-Member Registration
FAQs
Are non-members and guests welcome at meetings and events?
Yes, we welcome individuals at large from the security community to join us for any of our events. We simply ask that, after experiencing the value of our community at two events, individuals consider joining ISSA for the additional benefits that membership provides.
Why do we have to register to attend meetings and events?
Besides assisting the board with planning logistics for our events, registering for meetings and events, provides you with self-service documentation you can print out to support your CPE credits if you are audited.
Disclaimer
By registering for this event, I agree that:
- I am allowing my contact information included in the registration to be shared with MN ISSA and I may be contacted by MN ISSA
- I grant MN ISSA and/or ISSA International the right to use any candid photos or videos taken during the event in future marketing and communication efforts, to include, but not limited to, websites, brochures, advertisements, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, emails, videos and web conferences.
- If this is a joint chapter meeting with another local security organization, my basic information (name, email) will be shared with the other organization.
