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🚀 ISSA Rainier is kicking off 2026, and the momentum is real. We’re excited to announce our February Chapter Meeting.

🎤 Featured Speaker: Manoj Kumar, CCISO, CISSP, AI & ML Security Product Leader at Microsoft

This is our first event following an incredible 2025 milestone of being named 2025 Small Chapter of the Year, and we’re carrying that same energy straight into 2026!

Our 2026 calendar is fully planned, with chapter meetings scheduled for the 4th Thursday of February, April, June, and August. We are also introducing a regional, all-day security conference in the first week of October.

👏 A big shout-out to the ISSA Puget Sound Chapter for a packed house and a high-energy January kickoff. The bar for 2026 has been set high- your time to shine, Rainier Chapter! Let’s go, #GrittyCityCyber

🤝 Call for Sponsors
Our 2026 sponsorship packages are finalized, with no increase in cost from last year. Opportunities range from sponsoring catering or happy hour to Platinum Annual Sponsorships.

For sponsorship questions or details, please reach out to our chapter leadership team:
• MC & Host: Terry Boedeker
• Chapter President: Parth Shah
• Vice President: Guruprasad Venkatesha
• Chapter Operations Director: Jenn Mohoric

🎟️ This event is free and open to the public
All career levels are welcome, from students and early-career professionals to seasoned practitioners and leaders.
🍽️ Food and happy hour refreshments will be provided.
👉 Please RSVP and 📣 Share with your network