Santa Monica, CA - The Information Systems Security Association Los Angeles Chapter (ISSALA), the founding chapter of ISSA International, today announced the return of its flagship Cyber Security Summit, set for September 17-18, 2025, at the iconic Annenberg Beach House. This event will bring together leading CISOs, CIOs, IT and cybersecurity professionals, corporate executives, academicians, and vendors from across Southern California.
This year’s summit emphasizes actionable intelligence, peer-to-peer collaboration, and real-world solutions. Attendees will explore emerging cyber threats, regulatory shifts, and AI’s role in both defense and exploitation - equipping leaders to anticipate risk, respond decisively, and lead with confidence.
Summit Agenda & Tracks
Sept 17, 9:30 AM–6:20 PM: CISO Forum closed session for senior security leaders and deputies.
Keynotes from industry luminaries:
Douglas Brush, Founder, Brush CyberBronwen Aker, Black Hills Information Security.
Four focused round-table discussions:
Sept 17, 6:30 PM–8 PM: Summit Opening Reception for networking on the beach under the stars.
Sept 18, 8:30 AM–5 PM: Full-day Summit featuring:
Women in Security Forum (Sept 18): Keynotes from industry luminaries Chris Roberts, Cyber Strategist, World Wide Technology; Diana Kelley, CISO, Protect AI.
Key Security Themes
The Summit will dive deep into today’s top cybersecurity challenges: AI and ransomware, incident response, data security, governance, and security management - across intelligence, law enforcement, regulatory, legal, compliance, and vendor perspectives.
Registration & Tickets
Early bird (through June 25): $72.27
Discount General (starts June 26): $107.48
General Admission (starts Aug 21): $177.91
Last minute (starts Sept 17): $423.34
Group of 5+ discounts available for early-bird and general registrations.
Full details and registration at: http://summit.issala.org or via the Eventbrite link.
Why Attend
“Attending the ISSALA Summit is about connecting with a community of like-minded professionals passionate about protecting their organizations and the wider community from cyber threats.” - Richard Greenberg, ISSALA President
“ISSA LA Summit was really awesome! I learned so much that I can use immediately at work! I also feel this is the security conference that I really fit in – being a woman in security.” - Mary Wang, Information Assurance Engineer, Northrop Grumman
Los Angeles is home to one of the nation’s largest number of women-owned businesses. Female mentors are instrumental in addressing the shortage of qualified IT and InfoSec professionals. Attendees will gain cutting-edge insights from over 30 expert speakers, engage in interactive sessions and enjoy networking opportunities in a scenic beachside setting.
This summit is widely regarded as the premier InfoSec event in Southern California.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Companies can enhance brand visibility, connect with IT/InfoSec leaders, and participate in year-round engagement through sponsorship.
For details, email: vendor.director@issala.org or visit ISSALA 2025 Sponsors.
About ISSALA
ISSALA is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) organization of cybersecurity professionals dedicated to information availability, integrity, and confidentiality. Founded as the first ISSA chapter, it continues to host monthly events and annual summits featuring globally recognized speakers and offers a vibrant community for education and networking. In 2023, ISSALA earned ISSA Medium Chapter of the Year and saw three board members receive Senior Fellow, Fellow, and Hall of Fame honors.
Next Steps
Visit https://summit.issala.org for full detailsRegister now to secure your spotEmail vendor.director@issala.org to explore sponsorship.
Don’t miss the chance to join Southern California’s top cyber professionals at the The Information Systems Security Association Los Angeles Chapter ISSA LA Security Summit. Register today at https://summit.issala.org.
Media Contact:
Diana Waters
Program Director, ISSALA
Sponsorship Contact:
James “Chilli” Chillingworth
Marketing Contact:
James Ciment, Get Visible Inc.
jason@getvisible.com • 3104378185
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For more information about ISSALA, contact the company here:
ISSALA
Diana Waters
(213) 536-1414
dianawaters09@gmail.com
P.O. Box 494
Culver City, CA 90232-4125
