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Welcome to the (ISC)² Melbourne Chapter Group Hub!

isc2jade — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 19:19:08 GMT

This group hub has been designated for (ISC)² Melbourne Chapter members to be able to connect, communicate and collaborate with one another. Feel free to post ideas, share insights, and exchange any resources that will be beneficial to the chapter. There are four different potential areas based on your chapter’s preferences where you can post:

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Re: Welcome to the (ISC)² Melbourne Chapter Group Hub!

vinylshetty — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 07:55:28 GMT

I wanted to participate in ISC2 events , looking forward to your guidance

Re: Welcome to the (ISC)² Melbourne Chapter Group Hub!

paulmcd — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 22:51:28 GMT

Hi All,

Any events scheduled for 2024 in Melbourne Australia?

Thanks

Re: Welcome to the (ISC)² Melbourne Chapter Group Hub!

zamie2022 — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:08:23 GMT

I live in Brisbane please advise me to join Melbourne chapter !

Re: Welcome to the (ISC)² Melbourne Chapter Group Hub!

ManojC — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:58:18 GMT

Hi @isc2jade ,
How does one go about joining the Melbourne Chapter. Is there a form to fill somewhere?
I can see that Vinod Gadgoli is listed as the contact person (over at https://www.isc2.org/chapters). I had emailed him a little while ago but haven't received any response.
-Manoj.C

Re: Welcome to the (ISC)² Melbourne Chapter Group Hub!

_Michal — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:05:21 GMT

I live in Brisbane too.

I tried to contact someone from Melbourne chapter a while ago without any response either. It would be nice to have at least one active chapter in Australia.

Re: Welcome to the (ISC)² Melbourne Chapter Group Hub!

ManojC — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 23:16:44 GMT

Hi @_Michal ,

We could assume the original Melbourne/Australia Chapter is defunct and start a new one. Are you game?

It shouldn't take more than a few hours of your time every month. I do have some experience with organizing Linux User Groups and their activities in various places I've lived in.

-Manoj.C

Re: Welcome to the (ISC)² Melbourne Chapter Group Hub!

ManojC — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:59:55 GMT

@isc2jadeany guidance you can give us here?

-Manoj.C

Re: Welcome to the (ISC)² Melbourne Chapter Group Hub!

ManojC — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 01:04:26 GMT

Hi @paulmcd ,

Are you currently a member of the Melbourne Chapter? Have you been to any of the events they've run in the past?

When was the last time that they've organized any activity?

-Manoj.C

Re: Welcome to the (ISC)² Melbourne Chapter Group Hub!

ManojC — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 01:06:20 GMT

Hi @vinylshetty

Are you currently a member of the Melbourne Chapter? Have you been to any of the events they've run in the past?

-Manoj.C

Re: Welcome to the (ISC)² Melbourne Chapter Group Hub!

_Michal — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 03:13:15 GMT

Hi @ManojC,

thank you for your message. I think it is a good idea to start a new chapter if this one is not operational. I do not have this kind of experience. However, it is never too late to learn something new.

Where are you based? I am thinking if Australia is so small for ISC2 members, we could contemplate to have an Australian Chapter instead of city or state based chapters perhaps?

Talk to you soon.

@_Michal

Re: Welcome to the (ISC)² Melbourne Chapter Group Hub!

ManojC — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 03:39:12 GMT

Hi @_Michal ,

It is easier that you think. The biggest hurdle is usually taking the first step. Resources like www.meetup.com can really help.

I've reached out to some of the others who've posted in this group. And depending on how many of them respond we could have an informal meeting this weekend (or the next) over Teams/Zoom/WebEx just to introduce ourselves. Hopefully, that will get the ball rolling.

I am based in Melbourne. And the idea of an Australian Chapter make perfect sense, given our population density.

Can you make time for a quick chat some time this weekend? (Shouldn't take more than 10 minutes)

-Manoj.C

Re: Welcome to the (ISC)² Melbourne Chapter Group Hub!

_Michal — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 03:52:27 GMT

Hi @ManojC,

we could have a chat this weekend. Let me know what date/time would suit you.

Michal

Re: Welcome to the (ISC)² Melbourne Chapter Group Hub!

ManojC — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 22:33:45 GMT

Hi @_Michal ,

I can do 5.30PM on Friday the 23rd of February 2024 or sometime after 10.15 AM Saturday 24th. You can reach me at 0488335161.

BTW, further research tells me that there is a WA Chapter and they also seem to very active. So we should perhaps stand up an East Coast Chapter and try to co-ordinate our activities with them as much as possible.

-Manoj.C

Re: Welcome to the (ISC)² Melbourne Chapter Group Hub!

ManojC — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 07:10:15 GMT

Hi everyone,

If you are looking to sign up or find more information about the Melbourne Chapter, please proceed to it's LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/isc-2-melbourne-chapter/.

-Manoj.C

Re: Welcome to the (ISC)² Melbourne Chapter Group Hub!

vinylshetty — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 22:53:02 GMT

Yes, I am . looking to revive this chapter . have some ideas

Re: Welcome to the (ISC)² Melbourne Chapter Group Hub!

vinylshetty — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 22:54:10 GMT

there was one in 2018 oct , nov . I met Tony Vizza and others there

Re: Welcome to the (ISC)² Melbourne Chapter Group Hub!

paulmcd — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 23:41:29 GMT

Hi, yes I am a member of the Melbourne Chapter but have never been to an event as I have never received an invite. Do we know who runs this chapter? I don't mind taking it over as I know a good few CISSP qualified professionals who I am already talking to on a private level.

Paul

Re: Welcome to the (ISC)² Melbourne Chapter Group Hub!

paulmcd — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 23:56:29 GMT

It seems like whoever was running this chapter is not available for some reason. I am going to assume charge of the Melbourne Chapter until I hear from the owner of this one. If you know any-one in Melbourne that wants to join, please connect with me on linked-in and DM me.

Thanks

Paul

Paul McDonogh | LinkedIn

Re: Welcome to the (ISC)² Melbourne Chapter Group Hub!

paulmcd — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 23:58:15 GMT