2025 Chapter Meetings & Events
View presentations from previous ISACA San Diego chapter events.
May 2025 Meeting: Humans are Hard, Code is Easy
Feeling stuck in your cybersecurity career? Are you a highly skilled security professional who feels like you're hitting a plateau?
This session will help you:
Identify and overcome the obstacles that are hindering your career progression.
Develop the essential leadership, influence, and collaboration skills needed to succeed in today's dynamic security landscape.
Learn how to effectively communicate your value and build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Gain actionable insights on how to set yourself apart from the competition and achieve your career aspirations.This session is for experienced security professionals who are ready to take their careers to the next level.
SPEAKER: Tom Henricksen - Digital Applications Developer at Blue Cross NC
Tom Henricksen is a seasoned technology leader with two decades of experience in navigating complex challenges and building high-performing teams. He brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his role as a Speaker and Writer at Code is Easy, where he's dedicated to empowering others with the skills and insights they need to succeed in the ever-evolving world of technology.
Visit Tom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomhenricksen/
April 2025 Meeting: Updates in SOC Reporting – What You Need to Know
We are thrilled to announce an exciting learning opportunity. The ISACA San Diego Chapter will host Priya Kumar, Senior Manager at Moss Adams, who will share her expertise on the latest changes in SOC reporting.
Priya will dive into the implications of these changes for organizations that:
Engage auditors to perform SOC audits.
Rely on SOC reports to evaluate internal controls that operate service providers.
This is a fantastic chance to deepen your understanding of SOC reporting and its impact on the industry. Don’t miss out!
Zoom attendance is open to the public (you do not need to be a chapter member), and available at no cost. Attendees are eligible for 1 CPE when meeting attendance requirements.
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SPEAKER: Priya Kumar - Senior Manager, IT Compliance and Consulting, Moss Adams
Priya has worked in IT compliance since 2013, with a focus on System and Organization Control (SOC) readiness assessments and SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements, in addition to evaluating and testing the design and operating effectiveness of IT general controls. She also has experience performing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control assessments.
Priya has worked with clients in various industries including financial institutions, technology, higher education, and entertainment. She has experience in a variety of IT areas and technical environments including project management, quality assurance, and network and application security. Prior to joining Moss Adams, Priya held IT roles at several high-profile companies in the entertainment and retail industries.
Visit Priya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priya-kumar-4269b53a/
March 2025 Meeting: Navigating the Future of Cyber Threats and Governance
As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, organizations must strengthen their approach to risk mitigation, compliance, and governance in the face of emerging threats. Join us for an insightful presentation, "Navigating the Future of Cyber Threats and Governance," where industry experts will explore how organizations can enhance their security posture through proactive risk management, regulatory alignment, and strategic use of technology, including artificial intelligence.
While AI introduces new risks and opportunities, this session will focus on its role as an additive element within broader cybersecurity strategies. Key discussion points include effective risk mitigation frameworks, adapting compliance programs to address evolving threats, and integrating AI-driven tools to enhance governance without compromising security.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into strengthening their organizations against emerging cyber threats while ensuring regulatory compliance. The session is designed for cybersecurity leaders, risk professionals, and compliance officers seeking to deepen their understanding of today’s threat landscape.
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SPEAKER: Robert Renzulli, CISO/Security Strategist
Robert is the Founder of CyberGeist Security LLC. Robert is a 35+ year veteran security professional with knowledge and expertise in the trenches and, on a global scale, protecting governments and organizations worldwide.
Before founding CyberGeist Security in 2020, Robert held the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role for the Port of San Diego for three years. He successfully led the Incident Response/Investigation teams as the Incident Commander during a "SAM-SAM" Ransomware event in 2018. Robert and his team successfully collected forensic data, which they provided to Law Enforcement, which contributed to the Indictments of two foreign Nationals that targeted more than 200 public safety institutions and municipalities, including U.S. hospital systems and governmental entities, with the Port being the last.
He created CyberGeist Security to address the complex gaps in our National Security within the sixteen critical Infrastructure domains identified by DHS CISA. He works with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Cyber Protection and Intelligence offices, Naval Research Laboratories, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, and other private and public agencies.
Visit Robert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rrenzulli/
February 2025 Meeting: Cybersecurity as an ESG Concern
Environmental, Social and Governance programs are growing in importance, currently driven by foreign regulation, investor demand and public interest. Every cybersecurity professional should understand what is ESG, where do the requirements come from and what could be its impact on an organization’s cybersecurity program, activities and oversight.
SPEAKER: Marty Barrack, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at XIFIN, Inc.
This discussion will be presented by Marty Barrack, J.D., MBA, CISM, CRISC, CCISO, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, FIP, CIPM, CHC, CCEP. Marty is the CISO for XiFin, a San Diego based healthcare technology company, where he also serves as its Chief Legal Officer and is responsible for its ESG program. Dave Tuckman will present the ISACA Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework as a useful framework to view cybersecurity activities from an ESG perspective.
Visit Marty on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marty-barrack-1045311/
Join Emily O'Carroll, Field CISO at GuidePoint Security to understand how AI is helping organizations optimize and mature their cybersecurity program at a rapid pace, and also risks and considerations cybersecurity practitioners should consider as generative AI transforms our companies, organizations, schools, and way of life.
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SPEAKER: Emily O'Carroll, Field CISO - GuidePoint Security
Emily O'Carroll is a seasoned cybersecurity and GRC leader with nearly 2 decades of experience building resilient cybersecurity programs and teams from inception. Emily started her career in management consulting at KPMG, and then was the CISO at Topgolf Callaway Brands for over 9 years. Emily built the cybersecurity program at Topgolf Callaway Brands and expanded the team from 2 to 34 global employees. Emily also oversaw the cyber due diligence and integrations for 4 major acquisitions during a period of extreme growth for the company. Emily recently moved back into a consulting role at GuidePoint Security as a Field CISO where she can leverage her leadership and industry experience to ensure clients in the Southwest are better protected and secure.
Visit Emily on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-ocarroll/