The Information Systems Security Association Northern Virginia Chapter (ISSA-NOVA), chartered in August 2002, represents one of the fastest-growing technology corridors in the nation. The ISSA-NOVA Chapter is a member-focused organization whose goal is to ensure that its membership keeps abreast of the most recent information pertaining to Information Security topics and issues. Monthly meetings address diverse subjects ranging from technology to policy perspectives, and delivery formats include informative presentations, tag team efforts, and panel discussions. ISSA-NOVA received numerous Prestigious Service Awards from ISSA International, including the 2014 Chapter of the Year. The Chapter also supports the community and the security profession with the award of several scholarships each year to deserving area students studying toward advanced degrees in Information Security.
