Author Archives: Matt Olson

What is a framework? Why do I follow a framework? Which one is best? How many do I need? Can I build my own? How do compliance requirements fit in and am I mitigating the right risks? There are many … Continue reading →

We are pleased to welcome Theresa Masse, Cyber Security Advisor in Region 10 (Oregon) for the US Department of Homeland Security -Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), for a presentation on CISA and services that it provides. Created in 2018 … Continue reading →

Since the implementation of the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), privacy has become a fast evolving regulatory landscape within the developed world. Privacy laws are being adopted by U.S. states at an increasing rate. Will there be a … Continue reading →

Session Name: Are you ready for a ransomware attack? This session will provide a walkthrough of a ransomware event using readily available attack tools and common techniques. Following a technical demonstration, a sample Incident Response Plan will be distributed and … Continue reading →

The pandemic period has seen changes in the cybersecurity threat landscape. As opportunities for threat actors increased due to the prevalence of work-from-home restrictions and increases in ransomware attacks, insurance companies paid out record amounts in 2020 for cyber related … Continue reading →

What: ISSA Portland February 2021 Membership Meeting – MITRE ATT&CK® When: Thursday, February 11th, 2021 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Networking opens at 11:10 AM, presentations begin at 11:30 AM, see note below. A link to the online … Continue reading →

What: ISSA Portland November 2020 Membership Meeting Topic: Building a Home Intrusion Detection System for Fun & Learning When: Thursday, November 12th, 2020 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Networking opens at 11:10, presentations begin at 11:30, see note … Continue reading →

Join ISSA Portland for our October meeting on threat intelligence including an overview of the current threat landscape by the FBI. About this Event What: Portland ISSA Chapter Meeting – Threat Intelligence Symposium When: Thursday, October 15th, 2020 from 11:00 … Continue reading →

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chapter-meeting-covid-19-lessons-learned-panel-discussion-tickets-117351045135 Event Link (check the day of the event): https://www.eventbrite.com/x/chapter-meeting-covid-19-lessons-learned-panel-discussion-tickets-117351045135 Description: Social, business and governmental response at scale to COVID-19 is unprecedented in the field of information security. Business Continuity Plans and Pandemic Plans are being activated. Organizational shifts … Continue reading →

Join ISSA PDX for our annual hackathon, now an entirely virtual “Capture The Flag” event! Have fun, hone your skills, and win great prizes! About this Event ISSA Portland is once again partnering with Security Innovation to present our most … Continue reading →