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Why should you consider becoming an
ISSA Member?

Ten Great Reasons

1) Information

Access the ISSA and its local chapters through the Web. ISSA and chapter web sites are growing every day and are a valuable resource for up-to-date information about the association and your profession.

2) Publications

The bimonthly newsletter PASSWORD provides members with up-to-date technical and association news. The ISSA Membership Directory & Resource Guide is a comprehensive guide to ISSA, its chapters, and members.

Guideline for Information Valuation (GIV) publication is a guideline which provide the tools necessary for assigning value to an organization's information assets. It was created and is now maintained by a knowledgeable task force of ISSA members.

3) Certification & Professional Development

ISSA in affiliation with (ISC)2 offers an important certification program for Information Security Professionals. The benefits of certification are: tangible proof of professional competency; key component of professional skills development, enhances job security; increases and demonstrates your knowledge of the field; offers personal as well as professional enrichment and serves as a stepping stone to career advancement.

4) Education

The ISSA Annual Conference provides Information Security Professionals with the skills and solutions necessary for success. Hands-on workshops, cutting edge technology and top notch speakers equals power packed educational programming. Don't miss the annual ISSA Annual Conferences which offer significant opportunities for NETWORKING! Watch for special member discounts.

5) Career Growth

Job postings in the bimonthly PASSWORD and on the home page communicate to members positions wanted and positions available in the industry.

6) Industry Standards

To aid in the development and maintenance of internally accepted systems security principles, ISSA has created the International GSSP committee which keeps members abreast of vital industry standards.

7) Money Savings

Discounts on the Annual Conference, association publications and services create added value and monetary savings for ISSA members.

8) Recognition

Become an ISSA author by contributing articles that share your ideas to enhance management skills and produce innovation in your job.

9) Networking & Contacts

Take advantage of chapter meetings and the ISSA Annual Conference to meet your peers and exchange valuable ideas.

10) Leadership Opportunities

Opportunity to make a difference: at the chapter level, ISSA board level and internationally.

Become a member today!


This page last updated 11/14/01; 11:30:04 PM.