Name: Chapter Chat: Executing Robust Chapter Programs
Start: 2022-05-18T15:00:00Z
End: 2022-05-18T15:00:44.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
Rating: 4.7

A resource channel to provide informational and insightful webinars regarding the ISC2 Chapter Program for chapter leaders, members and anyone who wants to know more about ISC2 Chapters. 

***Group B CPE credits are available for attending these sessions. CPEs will be submitted by ISC2 on your behalf for the live presentation; CPEs will need to be self-submitted for the recorded version. Refer to the category for Professional Development and select either Chapter Management and Formation (for chapter leaders) and Non-Security Education Courses and Seminars (non-chapter leaders).***

Join us for insights and updates from the Q4 2026 Board Meeting, Advocacy, Center and DEI Initiatives, and updates on Chapter events
that you won't want to miss

2026 Q4 Chapters in the Know

Join us for insights and updates from the Q3 2026 Board Meeting, Advocacy, Center and DEI Initiatives, and updates on Chapter events
that you won't want to miss.

2026 Q3 Chapters in the Know

Join us for insights and updates from the Q2 2026 Board Meeting, Advocacy, Center and DEI Initiatives, and updates on Chapter events
that you won't want to miss

2026 Q2 Chapters in the Know

Join us for insights and updates from the Q1 2026 Board Meeting, Advocacy, Center and DEI Initiatives, and updates on Chapter events
that you won't want to miss

2026 Q1 Chapters in the Know

Join us for insights and updates from the Q3 2025 Board Meeting, Advocacy, Center and DEI Initiatives, and updates on Chapter events that you won't want to miss.

2025 Q3 Chapters in the Know

The Summit concluded with attendees getting the chance to ask any questions and get insights directly from our leadership team

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | Ask Us Anything

Learn how the ISC2 NJ Chapter welcomes and activates new members by creating early opportunities for connection, contribution, and community—fostering a culture of inclusion, purpose, and volunteer-driven success

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | Welcome In: Helping Members Find Their Place and Purpose

Build a thriving chapter using just two key elements, even with limited resources. This session uncovers how Cohesion - through shared purpose, contribution, and future vision - binds chapter leaders together, and how Intentional Accountability - via clear roles, responsibilities/rules, and mutual support—drives progress, ownership, and commitment to results. Using real-world examples and a “Dos and Don’ts” framework, you’ll leave with concise, actionable strategies to strengthen your chapter.

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | Cohesion and Intentional Accountability – The Foundation of a Thriving Chapter

This interactive discussion explores the successful relaunch of our local ISC2 chapter following the global pandemic, offering valuable insights for ISC2 members worldwide. We detail our strategic approach to rebuilding and strengthening our community, focusing on three key pillars: education, empowerment, and engagement. Through innovative programs, we foster career advancement, promote lifelong learning, and advocate for industry best practices. Our efforts to create robust networking opportunities and cultivate thought leadership are crucial in re-energizing member participation. We'll present a case study highlighting the challenges faced, solutions implemented, and lessons learned during our chapter's revival. Attendees will gain practical strategies and tactical ideas for revitalizing their own cybersecurity communities, ensuring resilience and growth in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | AED for ISC2 Chapters - Shocking Life Into Your Membership

This session will specifically address:  
<ul><li>BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION: Learn how targeted mentorship can guide new ISC2 chapters through the chartering process, establishing them for long-term success. </li> <li>REVITALIZING AND RE-ENERGIZING: Discover practical strategies to mentor struggling ISC2 chapters, helping them overcome challenges and achieve renewed growth. </li><li> THE POWER OF MENTORSHIP: Understand the broader significance of mentorship in strengthening the ISC2 chapter ecosystem, fostering collaboration and shared success.     </li><li>LEVERAGING OUR EXPERIENCE: Gain actionable advice and practical strategies rooted in our experience, empowering you to effectively mentor and contribute to the vibrancy of ISC2 chapters.</li></ul>

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | How Mentoring Ignites Growth in the ISC2 Chapter Ecosystem

Learn how the ISC2 Pittsburgh Chapter successfully formed study groups to help cybersecurity professionals achieve their CISSP. Obtaining a CISSP can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. There are thousands of high paying job openings asking for this exam, yet there is a shortage of qualified individuals to fill these positions. This session is focused on providing guidance to chapters on how to implement study groups in their local area to aid individuals in obtaining their CISSP.

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | Crossing the Exam Off Your Bucket List: Certification Study Groups

This talk will give you some insights on how your chapter can attract sponsors to subsidize your upcoming events. Many vendors want to help the cybersecurity community, while getting in front of potential customers, but don’t know how to do it. Join Rafael and Ken as they share their success stories on how they have developed strong relationships with vendors to provide memorable educational and social events for their members.

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | Attracting Sponsors: How to Maximize Your Resources to Get Noticed

Building continuing momentum for the Summit, a brief update was provided on ISC2’s Chapter Strategy, discussing the projects that we have launched this month and what's coming up later this year. Following that is another series of sessions presented by ISC2 Chapter leaders on the following topics:
<ul><li>Sponsorship Recruitment explaining how chapters can attract sponsors to subsidize upcoming meetings and provide memorable educational and social events for your members.</li>
<li>Holding study groups to help cybersecurity professionals achieve their CISSP and providing guidance on creating study groups in your local area.</li>
<li>How mentoring builds a strong foundation for new ISC2 chapters, revitalizing struggling chapters, and the broader significance of mentorship in strengthening the chapter ecosystem.</li>
<li>How a chapter successfully relaunched following the global pandemic by focusing on education, empowerment, and engagement.</li>
<li>How cohesion through shared purpose and intentional accountability can drive progress, ownership, and commitment to results.</li>
<li>Welcoming and activating new members by creating early opportunities for connection, contribution, and community.</li></ul>

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | Day 2 Opening Keynote

Day 1 concluded with a powerful closing keynote by May Brooks Kempler, ISC2 Board Member who about leadership beyond the chapter; the importance of speaking clearly and ethically, even when it’s hard, and using the role to elevate others.

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | Closing Keynote - With Great Cyber Comes Great Responsibility

In this interactive session, Dr. Stanley Mwangi Chege (President, ISC2 Kenya Chapter) and Helmi Ben Hmida (President, ISC2 Paris Chapter) will share practical lessons drawn from leading and scaling impactful chapters in diverse regions. The session will explore strategies for fostering leadership continuity, building local and regional partnerships, and engaging members through consistent, high-value activities. Attendees will learn how to overcome common growth barriers, adapt global best practices to local realities, and cultivate resilient, purpose-driven chapters that thrive well beyond individual leadership terms. Expect inspiration, practical insights, and a renewed vision for what chapters can achieve.

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | Building Resilient Chapters: Lessons in Leadership, Collaboration, and Community

What happens when a few passionate chapter members decide to build something more than a meetup? You get BSides Tampa, a community-driven conference that has grown into one of the largest BSides events in the country.  In this panel discussion, members of the BSides Tampa Board will share the evolution of how they helped grow the event to over 2,300 participants this year. The conversation will highlight what it takes to organize and scale a major regional conference through community effort, including managing more than 100 volunteers, coordinating 13 Planning Committee Leads, securing 58 sponsors that continues to help us maintain the same ticket price for a decade, and delivering a weekend of impactful talks, valuable trainings, engaging CTFs, and interactive hands-on learning experiences.  We will provide practical tips and tricks for chapters looking to get started, including how to launch a smaller local conference, and share the common pitfalls to avoid along the way. This session will focus on real-world lessons, wins, and challenges, giving you insight into how a well-run event can become your chapter’s most powerful engagement and growth tool.  Whether you are just beginning or ready to scale, this discussion will equip you with ideas and inspiration to bring your own vision to life.

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | How Volunteers Turned BSides Tampa Into a Regional Powerhouse

Running a chapter it not always easy, but technology can play a significant role in helping. Whether you are starting a new chapter or stepping into a leadership role of an existing chapter, this session will provide insight into some of the areas that the leadership teams may want to cover and the different technologies and options that you might consider.

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | Chapter Operations: Requirements, Decisions and Challenges, Oh My

ISC2 offers valuable opportunities for chapters through our programs and initiatives to engage and contribute to our mission. As part of our commitment to increase inclusion and build a more robust, resilient and diverse cybersecurity workforce, ISC2’s 1MCC program continues to offer FREE Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Online Self-Paced Training and exams to one million people. Thus far, we’ve pledged half of the commitment – 500,000 course enrollments and exams – to this effort. Through this session you will learn how ISC2 works closely with chapters as part of this program to reach populations underrepresented in cybersecurity. Also in this session, learn about ISC2’s upcoming 50x50 initiative aimed at unlocking 100% of cyber talent by increasing women’s representation in the sector.

ISC2 Chapter Leaders Summit 2025 | Chapter Engagement Opportunities to Increase Inclusion

Learn how the (ISC)2 Quad Cities Chapter partnered with colleges and other nonprofit associations to produce an annual cybersecurity conference, Kid’s STEM/Cybersecurity Camps, as well as host monthly Cybersocials. They have been able to reach hundreds of people in the local community with a goal of hitting 1,000 this year!

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