ISSA SoCal Programs

Empowering Cybersecurity Growth

Sharpen Your Skills. Strengthen Your Impact.

Our educational workshops are designed to empower cybersecurity professionals at every stage of their career. Whether you're looking to deepen your technical expertise or enhance the soft skills critical for leadership and collaboration, our sessions are built to deliver real-world value.

Technical Workshops
Stay ahead of evolving threats with hands-on, expert-led training in areas like incident response, secure coding, threat hunting, cloud security, and red/blue teaming. These sessions are built by practitioners, for practitioners—focused on tools, tactics, and takeaways you can apply immediately.

Soft Skills for Cyber Success
Cybersecurity isn’t just about tech—it’s about people. Our workshops on communication, stakeholder alignment, executive presence, and cross-functional collaboration help you bridge the gap between technical know-how and strategic influence.

Join us to build the full spectrum of skills needed to lead, adapt, and thrive in today's complex security landscape.

Guidance That Accelerates Growth. Connections That Last.

Our mentorship program is designed to help cybersecurity professionals grow with purpose—whether you're just entering the field or stepping into leadership. We match mentees with experienced mentors who offer personalized guidance, career insights, and accountability.

For Mentees:
Gain real-world perspective, sharpen your focus, and navigate your career with the support of someone who's been there. From technical skill-building to career strategy, your mentor is your sounding board and advocate.

For Mentors:
Give back to the community while expanding your own leadership and coaching skills. Share your journey, shape the next generation of cyber talent, and stay connected to fresh perspectives.

Because in cybersecurity, no one succeeds alone—and the best way to grow is together.

Executive Network

Where Cybersecurity Leaders Connect, Collaborate, and Drive Change.

Our Executive Network is an exclusive community for senior cybersecurity leaders to exchange insights, tackle shared challenges, and shape the future of the industry. Built on trust and collaboration, this network creates space for candid conversations and strategic partnerships.

What We Offer:

Private roundtables and curated events

Peer-to-peer learning on emerging threats, board communication, and leadership trends

A trusted forum to explore bold ideas, challenge assumptions, and stay ahead of the curve

This isn’t just networking—it’s a powerful alliance of CISOs, VPs, and executive security leaders who are committed to elevating each other and the profession.