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 24th Chapter Meeting
March 24, 2026
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Wooden Hill Brewery
7421 Bush Lake Road
Edina, MN 55439
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Navigating Security Practices and Considerations for AI Architectures
The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into business operations has shifted from a competitive advantage to an operational necessity. However, the speed of deployment often outpaces the development of security and resilience. For cybersecurity practitioners and leadership, the challenge is clear: "How do we productively engage the business, work with stakeholders, apply effective security controls to systems, all while moving at an accelerated pace?"
This session features a panel of security experts who will cover the expanse of AI basics to the practical "how-to" of securing AI architectures. The discussion is designed for a broad audience—from technical practitioners to senior management, and will address the paradigm shifts required to support secure, resilient AI.
Key Discussion Points:
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The AI Attack Surface: Understanding unique vulnerabilities, from prompt injection and data poisoning to supply chain risks in model procurement.
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Architectural Guardrails: How to implement "secure-by-design" principles within AI pipelines and the role of API security in model interaction.
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Governance & Compliance: Aligning AI initiatives with emerging standards (like NIST AI RMF) and existing enterprise risk frameworks.
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Operational Efficiency vs. Security: Balancing the drive for automation and productivity with the need for visibility and control.
Whether your organization is currently deploying LLMs, RAGs, MCPs, Vector DBs, AI Proxies, or still developing its AI strategy, this panel will provide actionable guidance on building a secure foundation for the future of business automation. Think of Agentic AI as a potentially high value, collaborative, force multiplier employee when secured properly, while at the same time a disgruntled, high risk, insider threat employee, when left unprotected.
Meet Our Panelists:
Ashok Kallam, Chief Information Security Officer, Fairview Health
Matthew Winterer, Security Engineer, Allianz
Brad Nigh, Consulting Strategist, FR Secure
Matthew Wendel, Senior Sales Engineer, Ping Identity
Please join us Tuesday, March 24th, addressing the challenges associated with AI architecture, automation, and productivity, moving at the speed of business while at the same time ensuring integrity, privacy, and confidentiality of information.
We will be at Wooden Hill Brewing in Edina. Audience feedback continues to be extremely positive, noting the space, amenities, and atmosphere for the chapter meetings.
Meeting Agenda:
2:30pm - Arrival
2:45pm - Greetings & Announcements
3:00pm - Panel Discussion: Navigating Security Practices and Considerations for AI Architectures
3:40pm - Sponsor Spotlight: PING Identity
3:45pm - Sponsor Spotlight: FR Secure
3:50pm - Break
4:00pm - Panel Discussion: Real-World Security Practices, Insight from the Front Lines
4:45pm - Wrap Up
5:00pm - Hosted Happy Hour!
Please register and mark your calendar now, and as usual, look for updates via email and this web page. See you then!
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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.
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.
