About this Event
ISSA South Texas Chapter meeting and Presentation
What: Chapter meeting and Presentation (2 CPE Hours)
When: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Hours: 11:30 am CDT – 1:30 pm CDT
Doors open at 11:00 am CDT
Agenda: Registration, Chapter Meeting, & Lunch Presentation
Presenter:
Tony Kelly
Location:
Ballroom at Tanglewood
5430 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77056
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ISSA South Texas Members: $20, includes 2 CPEs
ISSA Non-Member: $25, includes 2 CPEs
ISSA Walk-in Registrations: $30, Includes 2 CPEs
ISSA South Texas Student Admission: $15
Please Note:
***Advanced Registration closes Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:00 am Central***
Walk-in regstrations close Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Additional Note: Members, please verify your email address on file with ISSA. This is where all correspondence will be sent to members for CPE credit
Questions: Contact the ISSA South Texas Programs Director ([email protected])
Prerequisite:
• Knowledge of basic security and cloud concepts
Presentation Topic: Data Protection
Protecting data as it moves across various platforms has become increasingly challenging as connectivity explodes between SASE, SaaS, cloud and on-premise processing. Join Tony Kelly as he walks through how the environment has changed and reviews key strategies to defend your company's data wherever it may go.
Presenter Bio:
Tony Kelly is a cybersecurity leader with 20+ years of experience building and leading high-performance teams. He specializes in modern security solutions including DSPM, CSPM, and SSPM systems to secure data, cloud infrastructure, and SaaS applications, with particular expertise in leveraging AI, LLMs, and APIs for enhanced security automation. At Fortra, he is currently focused on developing and executing Go-To-Market strategies for Secure Service Edge (SSE) solutions, working directly with C-level stakeholders to implement robust security architectures that protect critical assets across cloud environments and address the complex challenges of today's hybrid work environments.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Ballroom at Tanglewood, 5430 Westheimer Rd, Houston, United States
USD 17.85 to USD 535.38
