Re: Information Security Training and Conferences

[James Smith <jamessm010 () GMAIL COM>]

Matt,

REN-ISAC is a community you should consider joining. There are many
benefits, including discounted SANS training.

- James
On Jul 15, 2015 5:06 PM, "Matt Hall" <matthew.hall () chemeketa edu> wrote:

> Security Listserv,
>
> Our college is a little new to designated Information Security employees.
> Because of this, we are not fluent on what trainings and conferences that
> Information Security employees should be attending.  So, my question is,
> what kind of trainings and conferences do other Information Security
> employees attend?  What are your favorite trainings/conferences?  Would you
> not recommend certain ones?
>
> We have done some trainings and conferences in the past.  Some examples
> are:
>
>    - Educause Annual Conference
>    - Educause Security Professionals Conference
>    - Ellucian Live
>    - SANS Training
>    - Local Security BSides
>
>
> I am also looking into:
>
>    - ISC2 Security Congress
>    - Black Hat/Defcon
>
>
> Thank you for other information that you can offer.
>
> *Matthew Hall*
> Information Security - Team Lead
> *Chemeketa Community College*
> *Phone*: (503) 584-7586
> *Email:* Matthew.Hall () chemeketa edu
>
> *Thank you for your help in making Chemeketa Safe and Secure!*