General Meeting Information


The ISSA meetings fall on the third Thursday of every month

  Time:  12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
  Location:  Centerplace in Spokane Valley
  Address:  2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, WA 99216

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September ISSA Meeting


Date:   November 20th, 2008
Registration:   RSVP to membership@issaspokane.org or contact Nolan Garrett at 509-844-5258
Sponsored By:  Cerium Networks

Event: DLP: What is it? Why do we care? What can we do about it?


Come understand what Data Leakage is, how it impacts our organizations and what tools we can use to put the 'Prevention' in DLP. Following a general overview of DLP will be a live demonstration of Cisco Security Agent (CSA) and the new DLP features in CSA. Stick around for the demo and be entered in for a raffle prize!.

Presented By - Derek Simmelink of Cisco Systems

Lunch: Lunch will be provided for current ISSA members. Visitors will be asked to pay $5 for lunch.

Raffle: Raffles for various items are held at each meeting. All current members in good standing and in attendance will receive one raffle ticket.

Tentative Agenda


12:00 General Meeting Start
12:00-12:15 Lunch & Networking
12:15-12:30 Call to Order, Welcome, Announcements, and General Business Items
12:30-2:00 Data Loss Prevention with Derek Simmelink
2:00 Wrap up

Membership Stipulation


All ISSA meeting participants must be current members (paid or trial membership) of ISSA, and/or the Greater Spokane ISSA Chapter. Repeat visitors who are not members should be prepared to pay a $10 fee to attend meetings (to offset the associated cost of some events) or will be asked to fill out a trial membership application on site in lieu of the fee. First time visits are complimentary and guests are highly encouraged to attend.

About ISSA


The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) is a not-for-profit international organization of information security professionals and practitioners. It provides education forums, publications and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill, and professional growth of its members.