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Value Through Chapters
ISSA is supported by a cohesive network of more than 100 chapters around the world. ISSA chapters offer valuable
education, training and networking opportunities, allowing information security professionals to stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends, and to be part of a strong local network of their peers.
Each ISSA chapter has its own board of directors which oversees chapter operations and acts as its membership's voice to the
international association. Regularly scheduled Chapter President and ISSA International Board meetings help keep the lines of communication open between ISSA and its valued chapters.
ISSA membership requires an established chapter if there is one within 50 miles of a member's home or place of employment. A special
Member-at-Large membership category has been established without chapter dues for those members residing outside a 50-mile radius of an ISSA chapter.
Chapters are forming around the world, further expanding ISSA's reach as the association for the leaders in information security.
ISSA's Mission
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 to communicate to management and to systems and Information processing professionals the importance of establishing the controls necessary to ensure the security of Information processing
resources.
Association Goals
ISSA's goals are to:
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Offer products and services that deliver value to members
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Enhance its members' professional growth
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Enhance the credence and legitimacy of the information security profession
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Establish itself as the leadership voice of the profession, thereby:
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providing an active means to communicate with management
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shaping government policy and legislation
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formulating and advancing corporate practices and guidelines
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establishing and promoting professional standards and certification
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driving the development of security products and services
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