ISSA's mission is to enhance the education and expand the knowledge and skills of its members in the interrelated fields of information systems and data processing; to encourage a free exchange of information security techniques, approaches, and problem solving; to provide adequate communication to keep members abreast of current events in information processing and security; and to communicate to management and to systems and information processing professionals the importance of establishing controls necessary to ensure the secure organization and utilization of information processing resources.
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The Minnesota ISSA Chapter is a forum for Information Security professionals in the Upper Midwest to share information, problems, and accomplishments. It is affiliated with the International Information Systems Security Association. Click About Us for more information about the Minnesota Chapter.
Rick Ensenbach is Now a Distinguished ISSA Fellow
Only 1% of the International membership can achieve this high honor at any given time. Please see the awards page of the site to learn more about Rick's achievement. Congratulations Rick!
Next Chapter Meeting is Tuesday January 17th at Ewald at 1:30pm
David Bryan will be giving his DefCon update!
Jason Wright will discuss the trends and evolution of endpoint threats; and describe the latest methods to combat then.
General Mills - Sr. Security Analyst / White Hat
Check the current link here: http://jobs.generalmills.com/careers/information-systems-jobs
Functional Area(s): Information Systems
Job Description: General Mills is seeking a "White Hat" to recommend improved network security practices and adjustments to security requirements by performing Internet penetration, vulnerability assessments, and IT audits. This individual will provide IT security technology maintenance and ongoing design, implementation and configuration, as necessary, in support of corporate security policies, standards, and objectives.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Security Architect - Merrill Corporation
Position Summary:
The IT Security Architect performs the role of subject matter expert on all technical aspects of information security including security architecture and portfolio management, defining security standards and architecture requirements, performing architecture security and design reviews, and recommending secure solutions to protect Merrill’s infrastructure and information assets across enterprise.
Meeting Schedule for 2012: Mark your calendar!
Tuesdays in 2012:
January 17th
March 20th
July 17th
September 18th
November 20th
FICO - 2 Manager Openings and a Lead
See the jobs listed here on the web site: http://www.fico.com/en/Company/Careers/Pages/opportunities.aspx
1. Security Manager (no direct reports):
Role/Responsibility:
Election Results - Drum Roll Please....
The position of President goes to Jay Jacobs - unopposed.
The position of Treasurer goes to Aaron Wampach - unopposed.
Congratulations to both Jay and Aaron!
An Industry Giant Passes
Gene Schultz was a friend to many local practitioners in the Information Security field, and all of us benefited from his work. Gene will be remembered as a brilliant, yet humble man with an animated personality and a dry sense of humor. He was a wonderful friend and mentor to hundreds of information security professionals from literally all over the world.
See this link for more:
http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=8330220&msgid=191011&act=507U&...
New Chapter Enhancements: See Past Meetings
Check out the last MN ISSA meeting online at our ustream page (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/mn-issa).
