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We host networking lunches and a major conference every year.

10/24/2026

📣 One more week to step up and make an impact!

The NTX ISSA Board nomination period has been extended to October 30, 2026.

Help shape the future of our North Texas cybersecurity community. Serving on the Board is an opportunity to share your experience, support professional development, and strengthen connections across our industry.

Bring your ideas. Share your leadership. Make a difference.

👉 Submit your nomination: https://www.ntxissa.org/2026-board-nominations

10/13/2026

🚨 Only one week to go until North Texas’ biggest cybersecurity conference!

Join NTX ISSA for the CSC 13 Annual Cybersecurity Conference on October 20 at the Plano Event Center.

Get ready for:

🎤 28+ speakers sharing insights and expertise
💡 22 sessions to sharpen your knowledge
🎓 10 CPEs for attendees
🤝 750+ attendees expected—an incredible opportunity to connect with the cybersecurity community

Bring your questions, meet your peers, and leave with ideas you can put into action.

Have you registered yet? Secure your spot today: 👉 https://csc.ntxissa.org/

10/12/2026

🎉 Join the community. Celebrate with us!

From October 9–23, join NTX ISSA or renew your membership and attend our NTX ISSA holiday party for FREE!

Connect with fellow cybersecurity professionals, expand your network, and support our local cybersecurity community—then celebrate the season with us.

Already a member? This is a great time to renew. Thinking about joining? We’d love to welcome you!

📅 Join or renew by October 23 to take advantage of this offer.

10/11/2026

📣 Nominations are open for the NTX ISSA 2027 Board of Directors!

Ready to help shape the future of our cybersecurity community? NTX ISSA members are eligible to run for a board position—and we encourage you to step forward!

Serving on the board is an opportunity to contribute your ideas, build connections, and support the programs that strengthen our North Texas cybersecurity community.

🗓️ Mark your calendar:

• Nominations: October 9–23, 2026
• Candidate Information Sessions: October 24–31, 2026
• Election: November 2–9, 2026

Your experience and perspective can make a difference. Consider running and help lead NTX ISSA into 2027!

10/09/2026

🚨 North Texas cybersecurity community—your October 20 plans are calling!

The NTX ISSA Annual Cybersecurity Conference, CSC13, is coming to the Plano Event Center, and we’re ready to bring the community together for a day of fresh ideas, practical insights, and great conversations.

This year’s theme: **“Trust in the Age of Autonomous Systems: Governing, Securing, and Defending AI-Driven Enterprises.”**

AI is changing the way we work—and the way we defend. Join fellow security leaders and practitioners to explore the challenges, exchange ideas, and build connections that last beyond conference day.

📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
📍 Plano Event Center, Plano, TX

Bring your team. Reconnect with your peers. Meet someone new. Come ready to learn!

🎟️ Register: https://csc.ntxissa.org/

**Who’s joining us? Tag a colleague who should be there!** 👇

09/22/2026

Can You Spot a Deepfake When You See One? 🚨

AI is making it easier than ever to create convincing fake voices, videos, and images. The question is: Can you spot the threat before it reaches your organization?
Join NTXISSA for another incredible topic on Deepfakes and discover how AI-powered impersonation and synthetic media are changing the cybersecurity landscape.

Topic: Deepfakes (Joint Infragard Event)

🔍 What will you learn?
• How deepfakes are created and used
• Warning signs that can help identify manipulated content
• How deepfakes can enable social engineering and fraud
• Risks to organizations, executives, and employees
• Practical ways to strengthen awareness and defenses

We’re Grateful for Our Sponsor, the University of Dallas. Your Support Makes This Event Possible!

Moderator: Lori Meyer Nugent, CEO & Founder LMN Legal Consulting LLC
AI, Cybersecurity & Privacy Lawyer helping organizations navigate AI innovation, cybersecurity, privacy, and legal risk.
Former BigLaw equity partner and cybersecurity law founder, advising businesses on ransomware, data breaches, regulatory response, cyber insurance, and incident preparedness.

Speaker: Dr. Charles Russo, Former FBI Intelligence Analyst & Current Instructor for Homeland Security
Retired FBI Intelligence Analyst and U.S. Navy Veteran with 30+ years in intelligence, national security, and public safety, Dr. Russo focuses on critical thinking, analytic integrity, emerging technologies, and responsible AI.
He examines how deepfakes and AI-generated content exploit cognitive bias, undermine trust, and challenge digital evidence, authentication, and decision-making.

Speaker: Joseph McKernan, Sector Chief at Infragard National Members Alliance
Joseph McKernan is a cybersecurity and cloud solutions executive with 40+ years of experience, currently serving as a Security Technical Solution Manager at IBM, specializing in AI governance, cyber risk quantification, and enterprise security strategy.

North Texas ISSA members and guests, you are invited!

Date: October 9th

Time: Doors Open at 11 am, Discussion from 11:30-1 pm

Location: University of Dallas SB Hall Multi Purpose Room & Serafy Special Events Room
University of Dallas - 2925 Gorman Dr, Irving, TX 7506

Register here: https://shorturl.at/MWSfB

09/22/2026

Join NTX ISSA for the CSC13 Annual Cybersecurity Conference on October 20, 2026, at the Plano Event Center.

Connect with cybersecurity and technology leaders from across North Texas for a full day of expert insights, meaningful networking, and forward-looking conversations about securing AI-driven enterprises.

📅 October 20, 2026
📍 Plano Event Center
🎟️ Register before Early Bird pricing ends: https://csc.ntxissa.org/

09/16/2026

🚨 Early Bird pricing ends September 21!

Join NTX ISSA for the CSC13 Annual Cybersecurity Conference on October 20, 2026, at the Plano Event Center.

Connect with cybersecurity and technology leaders from across North Texas for a full day of expert insights, meaningful networking, and forward-looking conversations about securing AI-driven enterprises.

📅 October 20, 2026
📍 Plano Event Center
🎟️ Register before Early Bird pricing ends: https://csc.ntxissa.org/

09/09/2026

💰 Are You Spending Too Much on Your SIEM? 🤔

Don’t just keep paying more; learn how to spend smarter. Grab your ticket now! 👇
Don't miss out!

Your security budget matters. Make every dollar count.
North Texas ISSA members and guests!

If you’re a CISO, CIO, or cybersecurity leader, this session is for you.
🔎 Topic: Cutting SIEM Cost Without Cutting Coverage
Learn where SIEM costs are hiding, how to reduce unnecessary log volume, and how to control spending without sacrificing the visibility your security team depends on

🎤 Meet Our Speaker: Charlie Maynard
With 8+ years of cybersecurity experience across financial services and consulting, Charlie specializes in enterprise incident response, security risk & controls, and technical program management.
Charlie has led enterprise incident response and security risk governance at Morgan Stanley and previously worked at Deloitte, delivering NIST/ISO assessments, cybersecurity M&A due diligence, and security transformation initiatives for Fortune 500 organizations.

🔥 Don’t cut the logs that protect you. Cut the waste that’s costing you.

🙏 Thank you to Realm Security for sponsoring and supporting the North Texas cybersecurity community.

Date: September 17th

Time: Doors Open at 11 am, Discussion from 11:30-1 pm

Location: Las Colinas Country Club, 4400 N O'Connor Rd, Irving, TX 75062

Register: https://shorturl.at/yjBTE

09/03/2026

🎤 KEYNOTE SPOTLIGHT: DR. CHASE CUNNINGHAM

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Chase Cunningham as one of four keynote speakers at the NTX ISSA CSC13 Annual Cybersecurity Conference on October 20, 2026, at the Plano Event Center.

His keynote:
Democracy Dies Digitally (The Quiet War of 2025 and Beyond)

Join cybersecurity and technology leaders from across North Texas for a full day of insight, networking, and conversations about what comes next.

📅 October 20, 2026
📍 Plano Event Center
🎟️ Register: https://csc.ntxissa.org/

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