

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: South Texas ISSA - Data Security Training & Virtual Exercises PART II
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: After the election meeting, the instructor will recap of data security fundamentals (PART I) followed by Live Exercises (PART II)About this EventSouth Texas ISSAWhat: Data Security Instructor-Led Training and Exercises Part II (live in-person): 2 CPE HoursWhen: Postponed until Spring 2026 due to unforseen instructor unavailability.Hours: 2:00 – 4:00 pm CentralInstructor:Gopi Ramamoorthy, CISSP, CISA, CIPP/US, CISMSymmetry Systems Head of Security &amp; GRC Engr.Location:The Ballroom At Tanglewood5430 Westheimer Way, Houston, TX 77056ISSA Members: $10, includes 2 CPEsISSA Non-Member: $15, includes 2 CPEs***Note: ISSA requires a minimum of 10 enrolled students to run this class. If the minimum is not met, the class may be postponed or canceled.Prerequisites:• Knowledge of basic security concepts****Attendance for PART I is NOT a prerequisite for PART II. The instructor will recap PART I content in PART II.● A laptop● Basic understanding of Linux commands● Basic understanding of MySQL● Basic understanding of a cloud usage○ Optional AWS familiarity (EC2, security groups) Or ○ GCP Or ○ AzureWho Should Attend: The content is designed for cybersecurity professionals, practitioners, managers, and leaders seeking to learn more about data security fundamentals, frameworks, threats, and regulatory requirements.Description:The first part of this training session provided an overview of data security fundamentals, frameworks, threats, and regulatory requirements. During PART II, attendees will participate in live in-person exercises to practice their learning.Details:Following a recap of data systems overview and data security fundamentals (PART I), attendees will then perform group in-person practice exercises designed to maximize learning and understanding.Data Security Fundamentals Recap (PART I)Data Security Exercises (PART II)Summary, Takeaways, and Q&amp;A***NOTE: This is a participatory event; please remember to do the following:Bring your laptops to the PART II workshopSign up for a cloud account if you don't already have one (preferably AWS)Instructor Bio:Gopi Ramamoorthy, CISSP, CISA, CIPP/US, CISMSymmetry Systems Head of Security &amp; GRC Engr.LinkedIn Connection: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gopi-r/Over the past 15 years in information security and compliance, Gopi has held roles ranging from engineering to leadership positions in highly regulated sectors like Finance and Healthcare. At Fiserv and Veeva, he managed security and compliance for multiple business units, consistently maintaining an impeccable record of zero findings. He is currently the Head of Security and GRC Engineering at Symmetry Systems.Gopi's contributions extend beyond his core work. He has spoken at multiple conferences on Cybersecurity and Privacy, including at RSA San Francisco, and is also an active leader in infosec forums. Gopi served as ISC2 Silicon Valley President in 2013 and on the ISACA Silicon Valley Board from 2014-2021. Additionally, he contributed to CSA through multiple working groups.About Symmetry SystemsSymmetry Systems is the Data+AI Security Company. Our Data Security Posture Management platform is engineered specifically to address modern data security and privacy challenges at scale. With total visibility into what data you have, where it lives, who can access it, and how it’s being used, Symmetry safeguards your organization’s data from misuse, insider threats, and cybercriminals, as well as unintended exposure of sensitive IP and personal information through the use of generative AI technologies.https://www.symmetry-systems.com/Questions: Contact "Dr. Tom" Duffey, South Texas ISSA Education Director (education@southtexas.issa.org)Please Note: ***Registration closes ______, at 5:00 PM Central***Also Note: Members, please verify your email address on file with ISSA. This is where all course correspondence will be sent to members for CPEs.Building on the introductory virtual training and exercises, attendees for this second session will be given in-person exercises to practice what they learned hands-on. A refresher summary of the virtual content will be provided before the hands-on exercises.The attendees can work as a group to maximize their learning and understanding of data security threats and protection. Groups will then present their findings to the class for instructor and attendee feedback.The instructor will continue with a summary of current data security top threats, including a brief note on ransomware detection and protection, data security, AI, and upcoming data protection regulations. The training will conclude with organizational data protection takeaways and Q&amp;A.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/457dc710-dfde-11f0-91ad-252c3bcf1605-rimg-w961-h740-dcdfd0bd-gmir.jpg
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- **Event Categories**: workshops, virtual, business, meetups, it, artificial-intelligence
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: The Ballroom at Tanglewood
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Houston
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Ballroom at Tanglewood
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- **long**: -95.4734395
- **full address**: The Ballroom at Tanglewood, 5430 Westheimer Way, Houston, United States

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- **organizer**: South Texas ISSA (https://allevents.in/org/south-texas-issa/22581046)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Ballroom at Tanglewood, 5430 Westheimer Way, Houston, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 268.61 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** South Texas ISSA
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, virtual, business, meetups, it, artificial-intelligence
- **Q**: What is the duration of the event?
  - **A:** 2 hours
- **Q**: What is the location of the event?
  - **A:** The Ballroom at Tanglewood
- **Q**: What is the languages of the event?
  - **A:** English
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about South Texas ISSA - Data Security Training & Virtual Exercises PART II ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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