Newsletter ISACA Global 09/2026 Dear Members, Please see the following information and offers, including many free CPE opportunities: ISACA GOVERNANCE Webinar: Your Voice, Your ISACA: Understanding the ISACA Governance and Bylaws Update Vote, 24 September 2026, 11:00 am CT / 16:00 UTC—Member voting for ISACA’s updates to its governance and bylaws will open on 21 September. Join ISACA’s CEO, Chief Membership Officer, and In-House Counsel of ISACA to learn about the three updates and how each one impacts members so you can vote with confidence. Register here. No CPEs available for this webinar. Blog: Bylaw Updates Build on ISACA’s Strong Foundation STUDENTS Calling all students! These opportunities are just for you: Academic scholarships opening 8 September. Apply by 3 November 2026. Student Summit Preview Webinar, 22 October 2026, 11:00 am CT / 16:00 UTC. Virtual Student Summit, 25–26 February 2027—Exclusive: ISACA Student members only! Explore the Student Hub Spread the word! Students can join ISACA as a Student Member and receive US$10 off membership with code MEMSTUSUMMIT27 (offer ends 28 February 2027). COMMUNITY DAY 2026 Get ready to give back! 26 September–4 October—ISACA’s CommunITy Day is expanding to a full week, giving you more time to take part. Check with your chapter for a local activity, look for virtual opportunities, or explore other ways to participate. Learn more and sign up to participate! EU AI ACT Webinar: The EU AI Act in 2026: What Changed and What’s Next, 22 September 2026, 11:00 am CT / 16:00 UTC— The EU AI Act is entering a pivotal phase. This webinar covers the June 2026 Digital Omnibus changes, remaining obligations and deadlines, and implications for providers and deployers. Learn how the Act intersects with GDPR, data governance, security, audit, and board oversight—and how to build an audit-ready 90-day roadmap covering AI inventories, risk classification, gap assessments, third-party oversight, accountability, and AI literacy. Register here. One hour/one CPEs (free for members). White paper: Understanding the EU AI Act: Requirements and Next Steps—This new, free ISACA white paper provides practical guidance on the EU AI Act to help organizations navigate the Act’s requirements. Learn about the Act’s scope, risk classifications, and key requirements, including those for high-risk AI systems, transparency and general-purpose AI (GPAI) models. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Webinar: AI Governance Made Practical: A Simple Roadmap, 8 September 2026, 11:00 am CT / 16:00 UTC—Gain a practical, non-technical roadmap for AI governance that balances innovation with accountability. Learn a simple, repeatable framework covering governance strategy, risk identification, cybersecurity controls, compliance considerations, and continuous monitoring. Designed for executives, auditors, and governance professionals, this session delivers actionable tools and a practical checklist attendees can apply immediately. Register here. One hour/one CPEs (free for members). Article: Future Proof Access: Overcoming Authentication Weaknesses with AI Resistant Design DUAL RISK CERTIFICATION RIMS–ISACA Risk & AI Dual Certification (RIMS-CRMP + AAIR) 4-Day Intensive Bootcamp, 13–16 October 2026—This intensive, four-day, virtual bootcamp combines RIMS-CRMP and ISACA Advanced in AI Risk (AAIR) training. Enrollment includes exam registration for RIMS-CRMP + registration fee, review manual, QAE, exam fee for AAIR. Register by Wednesday, 2 October! SECURITY Webinar: 5 Billion Threats: AI Attacks Microsoft Defender Misses, 3 September 2026, 11:00 am CT / 16:00 UTC (on-demand after 3 September)—Proofpoint threat researchers have observed billions of attacks, including device-code phishing, ClickFix campaigns, and other tactics designed to bypass isolated Microsoft 365 defenses. Learn how behavioral AI and unified collaboration security provide the visibility and protection needed to detect and stop modern attacks before they lead to account compromise. Sponsored by Proofpoint Register here. One hour/one CPEs (free for members). Webinar: The Linux Blind Spot: Why AI Infrastructure Is Outrunning Your DLP Coverage, 24 September 2026, 11:00 am CT / 16:00 UTC—As organizations race to build and deploy AI, most of that work runs on Linux. Yet most enterprise DLP platforms were built Windows-first, leaving Linux endpoints largely unmonitored and unprotected. This session breaks down where legacy DLP falls short, what genuine cross-platform coverage looks like in practice, and how organizations can close this gap before it becomes an audit finding. Get a live look at Netwrix Endpoint Protector in action. Register here. One hour/one CPEs (free for members). EUROPE CONFERENCE ISACA 2026 Europe Conference, 7-9 October, Munich, Germany—Early bird pricing! Save when you register before 28 August 2026! Register today to save US$250. Group rate: Groups of five or more receive a 25% discount off the standard rate (in-person conference only). PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Member Experience Leadership Series: Epic Teaming—14 October 2026, 11:00 am CT / 16:00 UTC—Sarah Robb O’Hagan will share lessons from elite sports and highly team-oriented corporate cultures (like Nike and Virgin). Gain strategies to build and contribute to an “extreme team.” Learn how to align individual strengths to team needs, navigate intergenerational dynamics, reduce imposter syndrome, and foster both team and community cultures. Register here. One hour/one CPEs (free for members). VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 2026 Virtual Conference, 1-3 December, from your home or office—Gain global insights on cutting-edge AI, emerging tech, and digital transformation across APAC, Americas and EMEA. Three days. Three regions. Take advantage of early bird pricing (ends 18 September) and exclusive member discounts to secure the best rates. Register now and save! DITIGAL TRUST ISACA Journal, vol. 5, The Fundamentals of Trust. GOVERNANCE Article: Governance as Code: Applying Software Engineering Principles to GRC Program Design Don’t forget some events that were mentioned last month: CISM Job Practice Update—Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam content outline is being updated. New exam prep is available; the new exam will be available 3 November. Register today to take the current exam!
