Past Events
๐ Speaker Spotlight! ๐
Weโre thrilled to welcome Sheldon C., Information Security Architect at Sally Beauty and Lead Organizer at DC940, as our special guest for the UT Dallas Closing Event of the semester!
Carmichael brings over 9 years of cybersecurity experience at Sally Beauty, where heโs risen from Information Security Engineer to his current role leading enterprise architecture in security. His journey highlights dedication, growth, and deep technical expertise across threat management, enterprise security, and leadership in fast-paced environments.
Outside of corporate life, Carmichael plays a pivotal role in the local cybersecurity community as the Lead Organizer of DC940, fostering grassroots hacker culture and education in North Texas.
From securing enterprise environments to building communities, Carmichael's multifaceted experience makes him the perfect speaker to close out our semester strong!
๐ May 2, 2025
๐ 7:00 PM โ 9:00 PM
๐ SSA 14.245 @ UT Dallas
๐ Yes, there will be pizza, soda, and water!
Whether youโre launching your career or leveling up your skills, this session offers invaluable insights from someone whoโs truly done it allโcorporate cybersecurity, community organizing, and everything in between.
Letโs learn, connect, and get inspired together!
๐ Special Guest Session Incoming! ๐
Weโre excited to welcome Anmol Agarwal, M.S., Cybersecurity Analyst at Nokia and Adjunct Professor at The George Washington University, for an insightful event on AI/ML and Cyber Defense Info!
Dr. Agarwal brings a wealth of industry experience, having worked across multiple domains including vulnerability management, threat detection, and security operations. At Nokia, she works on AI/ML Security Research and 5G securityโhelping protect infrastructure on a national scale. In addition, her role as an Adjunct Professor at GWU allows her to mentor the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
With a strong academic background and a passion for community education, Anmol is uniquely positioned to share valuable insights on breaking into the cybersecurity field, growing your career, and understanding the ever-evolving threat landscape.
Whether you're new to cybersecurity or looking to deepen your expertise, this is a fantastic chance to learn from a true practitioner and educator.
๐ 25 April 2025
๐ 7:00 PM
๐ ECSS 2.102 @ UTD
Come ready to learn, ask questions, and network with like-minded peers. See you there!ย
๐ Exciting Event Alert! ๐
We're thrilled to announce that Rajib "Jeebs" Bhattacharjee, M.S. will be joining us for an exclusive session to talk about his role and responsibilities as a Senior Strategic Advisor II at Flashpoint, about ransomware, threat actors, and more for our Closing Event for the semester!
Throughout his time at Flashpoint, Jeebs has focused on cyber extortion incident response, including ransomware. Jeebs has led or participated in some of the most high-profile global ransomware events that Flashpoint has supported in the past two years. Holding a master's degree in Global Security Studies from Angelo State University, Jeebs previously led the custom-designed training to include cyber extortion awareness training and executive decision tabletop exercises. Most recently, Jeebs completed the Marine Corps University Red Team course and his professional experience includes 16 years in Law Enforcement, Executive Protection, and Red Teaming.
Whether youโre looking to start your career in cybersecurity or gain insights from an industry professional, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the best!
๐ 15 November 2024
๐ 6.00 pm
๐ SSA 12.471
Letโs learn, connect, and get inspired together. We canโt wait to see you there!
๐ Don't miss out on our Fall 2024 Kickoff! ๐ฒ
Date & Time: September 27, 2024 at 7:00 PMย
Room: SSA 12.471
Join us for our Fall 2024, North Texas Issa UTD Subchapter Kickoff! We hope to see you there to enjoy an evening filled with food ๐, Networking ๐ฒ and cybersecurity ๐ฅ! ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ Prizes for participation! ๐
๐ Unlock Your Career Potential! Join us at the NTX ISSA UTD Subchapterโs exclusive event! ๐ Sharpen your interview skills with mock sessions led by seasoned recruiters and hiring managers. Plus, get personalized LinkedIn profile reviews to make your profile shine in the cybersecurity industry. ๐ก๏ธ
Guests
Recruiter
Jessie Bolton, CEO of Bolt Resources
Hiring Managers
Julio Casablanca, Cybersecurity Advisor at World Wide Technology
Justin Matthews, CISO of Maxor National Pharmacy Services
Save the Date: April 8, Room SSA 14.244,
Time: 7:00 PM.ย
Learn from one of the best in the business! ๐ป Join us on Feb 22nd at 7pm in SSA 14.510 for an evening with cybersecurity legend Phillip Wylie, author of โThe Pentester Blueprint.โ
With over 26 years of hands-on experience securing critical networks and training security leaders, Phillip Wylie has the battle-tested insider knowledge you need. ๐ก๏ธ Mark your calendars and bring your questions - you wonโt want to miss this rare opportunity!!!
Hey everyone! ๐
Get ready to ignite the spark of Spring at our NTX ISSA Spring Kickoff on January 29th!ย
๐ Save the Date: January 29thย
โฐ Time: 7 PMย
๐ Location: SSA 14.244
Why should you be there?ย
๐ฃ Get the scoop on our subchapter's mission and upcoming events!ย
๐ค Dive into interactive challenges to test your cybersecurity skills.ย
๐ Learn from a renowned cybersecurity pro in our expert talk.ย
๐ Win awesome prizes!ย
๐ Network over delicious refreshments.
Don't miss out on the cybersecurity excitement! See you there! ๐
Exciting News! Join us for a groundbreaking last event of the year on Cloud Security featuring James Binford, BISO at Humana!
Network with like-minded professionals, and elevate your cloud security game to new heights!
Join us for an insightful evening with John Podolanko, where he shares his experiences as a SOC (Security Operations Center) Manager at PVH Corp. Discover the challenges and rewards of this role and gain valuable insights into the world of cybersecurity. Don't miss this opportunity to network with fellow cybersecurity enthusiasts and enjoy Freebird refreshments!
Hey everyone!ย
We're thrilled to announce our upcoming Internship Roundtable event. Current students with stellar internship experiences will be sharing their stories and offering advice on how to excel in your internships. It's an incredible opportunity to learn and network!
๐๏ธ October 5th, 2023
๐ 07:00 PM
๐ SSA 14.245
Don't miss out on this chance to supercharge your internship journey! Be sure to scan the QR code and join us as a member and RSVP for the event. Do invite your friends. See you there! ๐๐ย
Membership Link (linktr.ee/ntxissautd in bio)
What are you waiting for? Get a chance to grab a FREE membership to an esteemed organization.ย
Sounds exciting, right? ๐ ๐
Hey all! For the final meeting of the spring semester, the UTD Student Subchapter will be having Jessie Bolton from Bolt Resources come to discuss how to find yourself in the world of cyber security! If you are a UT Dallas student, this is an amazing opportunity to meet with an incredible speaker! ๐
Everyone! Don't miss out on listening to this speaker event next Tuesday at 7pm! We'll discuss third-party risk management with 2 professionals in the industry. We can wait to see you!
Join us for our Spring Kickoff! Come see what we have planned for this semester and hear directly from NTX ISSA president Sean Richards and subchapter director Alena Funtikova-White, all while enjoying free food at 7PM on Tuesday, January 31st in the SSA building room 12.471!