Newsletter ISACA Global 01/2026

Dear Members,

Please see the following information and offers, including many free CPE opportunities:

ISACA NEWS

Blog: New Oversight of CMMC Training Certification Showcases ISACA’s Cybersecurity Leadership—Learn more about ISACA’s major milestone: ISACA has been authorized as the CMMC Assessor & Instructor Certification Organization (CAICO) for the world’s largest cybersecurity certification program—the US Department of War’s (DoW’s) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). 

AUDIT

  • Webinar—Strategies for Auditing in the New World, 15 January 2026, 11:00 am CT / 17:00 UTC— This panel discussion with chief audit executives across the globe will focus on best practices and lessons learned from 2025. Learn strategies for creating effective audit plans for 2026; areas related to risk, security, and emerging technologies; and how to effectively engage with the board of directors. Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members).
  • Webinar: The Audit Mindset—The Most Underrated Career Skill in Business, 26 February 2026, 11:00 am CT / 17:00 UTC—ISACA and HRCP dig into how audit thinking cuts across disciplines and why it’s becoming a must-have skill in today’s workforce. Once you understand the audit mindset, you can apply it anywhere: teaching, hiring, leading, or building your own career path. Register here. One hour/one CPEs (free for members).

ACADEMIC

Academic Mini-Series Webinar—Beyond the Diploma: The Degree That Comes with a Raise, 27 January 2026, 11:00 am CT / 17:00 UTC—Learn how colleges and universities are bringing ISACA’s credential content into both IT and non-IT degree programs. Discover how this approach keeps programs in sync with what employers actually want, while giving faculty fresh, industry-backed content that’s easy to integrate and fun to teach. Register here. 30 minutes/no CPEs offered (free for members).

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Webinar (on-demand): Multi-AI Security Challenges: Strategies for Multi-Agent and Multi-MCP Architectures, accessible until 1 January 2027— Join IANS Faculty Aaron Turner to learn how innovative cybersecurity teams are working with their AI counterparts to embrace the potential of AI while still managing risks through compensating controls. Register here. One hour/one CPEs (free for members).

JOURNAL

Journal Vol. 1, 2026 (member-exclusive): Navigating the Cyber Frontier—The cyberlandscape calls for playbooks that unify people, processes, and emerging technologies. In this issue, explore “AI-Powered Cyberdefense: Strategic Playbooks Unveiled” and more.

Don’t forget some that were mentioned last month:

Still need to renew?—Contact ISACA Support if you have questions or need assistance.

  • Looking for funding support from your employer? —Download these request templates (scroll to bottom of the page) and the ISACA fact sheet to make the case to your organization to support your membership and certifications.
  • Webinar: State of Privacy 2026, 20 January 2026, 11:00 am CT / 16:00 UTC—Register here. One hour/one CPEs (free for members).
  • Webinar: Rethinking Trust & Leadership—21 January 2026, 11:00 am (CT) / 17:00 (UTC). Register here. One hour/one CPE credit (free for members).
  • ISACA 2026 Student Summit (virtual), 5-6 February 2026, 11:00 am – 2:00pm CT / 16:00 – 19:00 UTC—The ISACA Student Summit 2026 is a free, online event exclusively for ISACA Student and Recent Graduate members. Register today!
  • Webinar: Embracing GRC Engineering: A New Discipline in GRC—10 February 2026, 11:00 am (CT) / 17:00 (UTC). Register here. One hour/one CPE credit (free for members).
  • ISACA/RSA Partnership Discount—ISACA member-only savings. RSA Conference: 23-26 March 2026 in San Francisco, California, USA—Save an extra US$200 with code 16UISACAD. Register here.

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