ISSA focuses on helping members in their careers, managing technology risk and protecting critical information and infrastructure. The organization offers mentorship and networking opportunities, helping members stay up to date with information security, risk, privacy, and opportunities to earn CPEs/CPUs credits. “The primary aim of ISSA and its local chapters is to foster success for current, future, and past security professionals, and local chapters offer a welcoming environment where industry peers can network, mentor, lead, and stay informed about the latest security industry trends,” says Jimmy Sanders, president ISSA International.

In addition to local chapter events, there are annual conferences, educational resources and other opportunities for knowledge sharing. It doesn’t offer certifications but supports a wide range of security-related ones by partnering with organizations to provide training and professional development.

CSA

Cloud Security Alliance focuses on education, professional development, and certification for cloud and cybersecurity professionals. Security professionals can join a local chapter as volunteers that work to solve cloud vulnerabilities and challenges. Chapters provide access to resources, working groups, research opportunities, and networking events focused on cloud security best practices, and there are more than 100 chapters across 50 countries with more than 126,000 volunteers.