What IT related organizations would you join? I really want to get a help desk job. However, my ultimate goal is to work in some faucet of Information Technology security. I keep seeing myself as a Network/System Administrator. I previously had a membership ACM- Associate for Computer Machinery and found it to be ok for the student price, however; I don’t see the value in the professional price. What are some other good organizations to join?
I made a small list that I would find it helpful for people to weigh in on.
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ISSA
General Membership
$95.00/year, plus chapter dues (if applicable)
Professionals who have as their primary responsibility information systems security in the private or public sector, or professionals who supply information systems security consulting services to the private or public sector; or IS Auditors, or IS professionals who have as one of their primary responsibilities information systems security in the private or public sector; Educators, attorneys and law enforcement officers having a vested interest in information security; or Professionals with primary responsibility for marketing or supplying security equipment or products. All membership dues are non-refundable.
Multi-year Discounted Memberships for General Members are as follows:
• 2-Year Membership - $185, plus 2 years of chapter dues
• 3-Year Membership - $270, plus 3 years of chapter dues
• 5-Year Membership - $435, plus 5 years of chapter dues
https://www.issa.org/page/?p=Membership_Types_10
Can I join ISSA, even though I’m finished with school, but looking for an IT job?
Main Page - OWASP
I get the feeling they mostly cover smart phone applicati0on security. A plus is that they’re free and you don't have to pay membership dues.
DC612 - Minneaplis Defcon 612 Group
Sounds like a cool security group in mn, but the topics they cover are really advanced.
Are any of these any good to join?
Check out the local User Groups.
How about ToastMasters? I thought about doing this….My problem is I work nights and it might be kinda hard to make it to the meetings.
Toastmasters International - Home
Anyone have any thoughts on or belong to these organizations?
