Newsletter ISACA Global 10/2026 Dear Members, Please see the following information and offers, including many free CPE opportunities: YOUR ISACA YEAR Webinar: Your ISACA Year: What You Missed and What’s Ahead, 22 October 2026, 11:00 am CT / 16:00 UTC—Explore the year’s top resources, new and upcoming tools, key member benefits, CPE opportunities, career pathways, and guidance for emerging challenges. Maximize your membership, support your team, and advance your career. Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members). MEMBERSHIP/CERTIFICATION RENEWALS Simplify your renewals with auto-pay—Enroll in auto-pay for eligible membership and certification renewals. Log into your account to save a payment method. Save US$10 on your membership and avoid missed deadlines to stay current with less effort. Participation is optional, and you remain in control. ISACA GOVERNANCE Blog: Voting Underway: A Closer Look at ISACA’s Bylaws Updates Blog: Bylaw Updates Build on ISACA’s Strong Foundation CYBERSECURITY MONTH: OCTOBER Cybersecurity Month Savings! Save up to 50% on member pricing for exam preparation materials and short courses throughout October. At checkout, apply the discount code: PRODCYBERMONTH26. Discover exam prep and courses. Webinar: State of Cyber 2026: Global Update on Workforce Efforts, Resources, and Cybersecurity Operations. 20 October 2026, 11:00 am CT / 16:00 UTC—The annual State of Cyber global study addresses cybersecurity staffing, operations, AI, and the threat landscape. Learn how your organization’s challenges, actions, and priorities compare to other companies around the world. Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members). White paper: Cybersecurity Recommendations for Securing AI Agents— This free white paper outlines key controls for securing AI agents, with a gap-assessment checklist and data classification and handling guide to strengthen AI governance. Webinar: Beyond DMARC: Defending Against the New Era of Impersonation—On demand— Learn how AI-powered impersonation attacks exploit email authentication gaps—and gain practical strategies, including the latest DMARC standards, to protect your people, brand, and business relationships. Register here. Sponsored by Proofpoint. One hour/one CPE (free for members). Article: Rethinking Salesforce Security: From One-Time Scoping to Continuous Monitoring CYBERSECURITY CERTIFICATION Webinar: Secure by Design, Ready to Respond: An Introduction to the CCS. 19 October 2026, 11:00 am CT / 16:00 UTC—Learn how the Certified Cybersecurity Specialist (CCS) program’s three domains—Cybersecurity Principles and Techniques, Secure by Design, and Security Operations—address today’s complex security environments. Gain insight into how core cybersecurity competencies and practices work together to reduce risk, strengthen operational resilience, and support your professional development. Register here. One hour (free for members) – there are no CPEs offered for this webinar. COBIT 7 Webinar: A First Look at COBIT 7—3 November 2026, 11:00 am CT / 16:00 UTC—A new version of the COBIT framework will be released late October 2026. Learn what’s new in this version, including the new digital access to the framework, robust assessment tools, and supporting guidance. Are you new to COBIT? Learn why this internationally recognized information and technology framework continues to resonate with practitioners and enterprises around the world after 30 years. Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members). LEADERSHIP/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Member Experience Leadership Series: The Leader's Compass—18 November 2026, 11:00 am CT / 16:00 UTC—In a world where markets shift faster than strategies can adapt, leaders must cut through data, decisions, and distractions to move in the right direction. Discover how The Leader’s Compass can help you recalibrate your thinking, regain clarity, and lead with precision by aligning with five anchors: Value, Sensing, Culture, Execution, and Self-Mastery. Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members). ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Webinar: Close the Validation Blindspot: Moving to Continuous Risk Assurance—15 October 2026, 11:00 am CT / 16:00 UTC—Explore continuous, evidence-based validation of attack paths to prioritize demonstrated risk, verify remediation, connect exposure to business impact, and provide defensible proof that controls work. Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members). Webinar: From AI Literacy to Digital Trust: Governing Synthetic Content and Human Oversight—11 November 2026, 11:00 am CT / 16:00 UTC—Learn how deepfakes, executive impersonation, and synthetic social engineering threaten organizational trust, Gain practical strategies for verifying communications, escalating threats, and strengthening human oversight in AI governance. Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members). Webinar: Beyond ISO 27001: Building the Foundation for Scalable Risk and AI Governance—On demand—Learn why ISO 27001 is becoming the foundation of modern governance. Learn practical strategies for shifting from reactive compliance to proactive risk leadership. Sponsored by OneTrust. Register here. One hour/one CPEs (free for members). Webinar: Outpaced: Can Remediation Keep Up With AI's Vulnerability Discovery Boom? On demand—Learn how AI is accelerating vulnerability discovery and low-cost exploits, where autonomous patching falls short, and how teams can manage rising CVEs without sacrificing control. Sponsored by NinjaOne. Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members). Article: Auditing Agentic AI Workflows: How to Control Test When the System Decides for Itself ISACA TRAINERS Become an ISACA Chapter Trainer—Interested in delivering ISACA credential training? Review the updated resources: Global Instructor Application Instructor Evaluation Process Instructor Extension of Scope Process Questions? Contact Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein.. ISACA JOURNAL Breaking Privacy by Design: An Offensive Perspective on Systems Failure AI Augmentation and Audit's Transparency Gap Don’t forget some events that were mentioned last month: Member Experience Leadership Series: Epic Teaming—14 October 2026, 11:00 am CT / 16:00 UTC— Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members). Student opportunities: Academic scholarships - Apply by 3 November 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! Join ISACA as a Student Member and receive US$10 off membership with code MEMSTUSUMMIT27 (offer ends 28 February 2027). Virtual Conference, 1-3 December—Three days, three regions: APAC, Americas, and EMEA. Exclusive member discount. Register now! 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. 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