South Texas ISSA & ISACA GHC CRISC Prep Review Course

What: 3-day Instructor Led Training (Earn 24 CPE Hours)

When: March 3-5, 2024

Hours: 8:00 am CDT – 4:30 pm CDT (1/2 hour lunch) each day

Instructors:

Joanne Ashland, South Texas ISSA Treasurer, APMG Accredited Trainer - Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control® (CRISC)

Dr. Tom Duffey, South Texas ISSA Education Director and ISACA Deputy Education Director (CRISC)

Bryan Leon, South Texas ISSA Deputy Education Director (CRISC)

Location: Microsoft Corporation

750 Town and County Bld, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77024

(832) 252 - 4300

Lunch and snacks will be provided for in-person attendees

Note: This is in-person training, but we will add a Teams session for those geographically located outside the Houston area to attend.

ISSA Members: $505 includes CPEs, meals, and the official ISACA book

ISSA Members: $395 includes CPEs, meals but NO Book

ISSA Non-Member: $630 includes CPEs, meals and the official ISACA book
ISSA Non-Member: $520 includes CPEs, meals, but NO Book

***Note: ISSA/ISACA requires a minimum of 10 enrolled students to run this class. If the minimum is not met, the class may be postponed or canceled.

Prerequisite: Knowledge of basic information security and risk management concepts

CRISC Certification Description:

This credential is designed for those who are “experienced in the management of IT risk

and the design, implementation, monitoring and maintenance of IS controls”.

Content Coverage:

Domain 1 – Governance (26%)

Domain 2 – IT Risk Assessment (20%)

Domain 3 – Risk Response and Reporting (32%)

Domain 4 – Information Technology and Security (22%)

For more information about the certification process, go to:
Exam Candidate Guides | ISACA

Instructor Bios:

Joanne Ashland, MBA, MIS; MD Anderson Senior Cybersecurity Analyst and South Texas ISSA Treasurer

(CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CDPSE, C|EH, GSEC/GCIH/GSNA/GCCC/GCUX/GPEN)

Joanne Ashland is a broadly-certified experienced professional in cybersecurity, IT audit, and business continuity planning, as well as health care information management and privacy. She has taught these subjects via professional organizations as well as at the university undergraduate and graduate level over a number of years. She has served on the Scholarship Review committees for (ISC)2. She has been recognized as a Fellow of the Information Systems Security Association, and on their prestigious Honor Roll.

Joanne has been a member of ISACA since 1995 (CISA since 1996; CISM, CRISC, CDPSE) and served in leadership, educational, and certification resource roles to these organizations and the security / audit communities in the Houston area since then. Career experience has ranged from NASA to oil and gas, title insurance / finance, consulting, and healthcare in technical IT audit and security positions. She currently serves as a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst for UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Cybersecurity Operations.

“Dr. Tom” Duffey, OT/IT/IoT Cybersecurity & Compliance Consultant and South Texas ISSA Education Director

(CISSP, CISM, CISA, C|CISO, CGRC, CDPSE, C|EH, CCNP-S, FITSP-M, GCIP, MCSE, PMP)

Dr. Tom specializes in critical infrastructure cybersecurity and regulatory compliance for the defense, healthcare, and energy (utilities and oil & gas) sectors. He brings over 30 years of experience in different roles to the table and is passionate about protecting operational technology (OT) and the Internet of Things (IoT) for various industries. Tom’s diverse consulting, training, and project management experience also includes supporting multiple military branches (U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Army Reserve, and Air National Guard) at numerous CONUS and OCONUS facilities across the globe.

Dr. Tom leads OT/IT/IoT critical infrastructure protection education delivery efforts for clients and is part of local boards and leadership. Teaching and learning are two of his biggest passions. Along with contributions to numerous security thought leadership efforts, including a World Economic Forum whitepaper, and leading two domain rewrites for the EC-Council C|CISO Body of Knowledge.

Dr. Tom earned his Doctoral degree in Computer and Information Security. His dissertation explores the Impact of NERC CIP regulatory compliance on security and risk. He currently participates in multiple NERC efforts and serves in other supporting roles, including ISSA South Texas Education Director, InfraGard Houston Energy Cross-Sector Council Programs and Education Director, ISACA Greater Houston Chapter Deputy Education Director, ISA Houston Education Director, and NERC Supply Chain Working Group Vice Chair.

Bryan Leon, MBS, MS; Application Security Business/Technical Program Manager and South Texas ISSA Deputy Education Director

(C|CISO, CISSP, CDPSE, CGEIT, CISM, CRISC, CSOM, CCSA, SSCP, CEH, CHFI, CTIA, CCSK, CCZT, GRCP, GRCA, IDPP, IPMP, IAAP, CASA, Sec +, Cloud +, AZ-900, SC-900, AI-900, CPRW, CIC, CSCC, CPCC, CDCS, CVCS, CEMP, LSSBB, LSSGB)

Bryan Leon is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with extensive expertise in risk management, information security, and compliance. He holds multiple advanced certifications, including CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CDPSE, and CGEIT, showcasing his comprehensive knowledge of IT governance, risk, and security.

With a proven track record of developing and implementing effective security strategies across diverse industries, Bryan specializes in identifying and mitigating IT risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening organizational security postures. His practical experience and deep understanding of risk management principles make him a sought-after instructor for professionals pursuing CRISC and other advanced certifications.

As an educator, Bryan delivers engaging, in-depth training sessions designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in information systems control, governance, and risk management.

Questions: Contact Dr. Tom Duffey, ISSA South Texas Education Director ([email protected])

Please Note: ***Registration closes at 5:00 pm, Feb 27, 2025**

Also, Note: Members, Please verify your email address on file with ISSA because this is where all course correspondence will be sent to members.

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