Information Systems Security Association

Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) is a not-for-profit, international professional organization of information security professionals and practitioners. It was founded in 1984, after work on its establishment started in 1982. It provides educational forums, publications and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill and professional growth of its members.

Membership

ISSA has an international membership base.

Goals

The primary goal of the ISSA is to promote management practices that will ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information resources. The ISSA facilitates interaction and education to create a more successful environment for global information systems security and for the professionals involved.[1]

Activities

Local chapters host periodic meetings, usually monthly, for educational and networking purposes. Events with broader scope are held at the regional, national and international levels.

ISSA members receive continuing education credits for attending all ISSA-sponsored activities, as well as activities sponsored by other organizations that uphold similar membership standards.

The following list includes some of the important ways that ISSA members work toward achieving the Association's goals:

Code of Ethics

As an applicant for membership, the individual is expected to be bounded to a principle of ethics related to the Information Security career.[2]

Applicants for ISSA membership attest that they have and will:

International presence

ISSA is present in more than one hundred countries, including Europe and Asia, with more than 10,000 members.[3]

ISSA-UK

Corporate Alliances

ISSA has established an Information Security Program alliance with Microsoft Corporation.[4]

See also

References

  1. "About ISSA". ISSA. Information Systems Security Association. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
  2. "Code Of Ethics ISSA".
  3. "20years of ISSA" (PDF).
  4. "Press Release" (PDF).

External links

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