ISC2 Seattle Chapter January Meeting - Leading through tribulations

Schedule

Thu Jan 08 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Mercer Island Community & Event Center | Mercer Island, WA

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Josh Michaels presents. Join us at the ISC2 Seattle Chapter Meeting for networking, tips, and cybersecurity insights—face to face!
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Join Us for the ISC2 Seattle Chapter January Meeting!


Josh Michaels explores how perseverance and vision fuel success in “Leading Through Tribulations.” Josh shares strategies that turned challenges into opportunities while strengthening the BSides Seattle community.
In today’s evolving threat and compliance landscape, understanding personal risk is essential for every security executive. Josh will share expert insights and practical strategies you won’t want to miss.
Agenda
Get ready to connect with fellow cybersecurity pros at our in-person gathering! This is the perfect chance to share insights, learn from experts, and grow your network in a friendly, casual setting. Whether you’re new or a seasoned member, everyone’s welcome. Don’t miss out on the fun and knowledge-packed evening with your ISC2 Seattle crew!

6:00 - Networking & pizza

6:30 - ISC2 Chapter announcements: introductions, upcoming events

6:45 - Guest speaker - Josh Michaels: Leading Through Tribulations

7:30 to 8:00 - Wrap up: questions, next meeting information

Location: In-person and Online


Zoom meeting


Speaker bio
Josh Michaels is a cybersecurity leader with over 18 years working in and building high-impact security teams at Caterpillar, F5 Networks, Microsoft, DocuSign, and JPMorgan Chase Bank.

A dedicated advocate for the security community and education, Josh volunteered at DefCon for 14 years, most recently as the security lead. Locally, Josh founded and for the past 15 years has run the Bsides Seattle security conference to provide accessible learning opportunities and space for unheard voices to share knowledge. (www.bsidesseattle.com)

In his free time, he volunteers with community groups providing conflict de-escalation/emergency medical response, and enjoys a good cup of tea.


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Mercer Island Community & Event Center, 8236 Southeast 24th Street, Mercer Island, United States

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