# Event Details - **Event Name**: ISSA-HR Presents: Your Network Is Your Career - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 at 07:45 pm - **Event Description**: Leveraging Professional Organizations for Leadership and Growth By Roops RamdonAbout this EventTalk DescriptionMany professionals join organizations like ISSA for training, certifications, or technical knowledge, but the greatest long term value often comes from the relationships, leadership experiences, and opportunities built through active involvement and community engagement.In this session, Roops Ramdon shares his 12 year journey through ISSA Hampton Roads and how professional organizations helped shape his leadership development, expand his professional network, and contribute to opportunities including enterprise Navy leadership roles and participation in the Department of Defense Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP).Learn how volunteering, mentorship, leadership roles, and intentional networking can accelerate your career, increase your professional influence, and help you grow into leadership positions both inside and outside the cybersecurity field.This session will provide practical strategies professionals can use to build influence, gain leadership experience, develop mentors, and create long term career momentum through volunteer leadership and professional community involvement. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/4c8396b0-a258-11f1-8b09-4b99f8fe4872-rimg-w529-h740-dca8a8a8-gmir.jpg Speaker: Roops Ramdon is an IT and cybersecurity professional with the Department of the Navy, where he supports enterprise C5ISR modernization, IT governance, and readiness initiatives. He has been actively involved with ISSA Hampton Roads for more than 12 years, serving in multiple leadership roles, including Chapter President.Roops is also a graduate of the Department of Defense Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP), where he expanded his leadership experience across the DoD, federal government, and international defense organizations. Beyond his professional career, he actively seeks leadership and community-building opportunities through organizations such as the Porsche Club of America.He is passionate about professional development, mentorship, and helping others recognize how relationships, volunteer leadership, and professional organizations can expand both their careers and their sphere of influence.After-Social:We will meet at Plaza DeGollado Mexican Grill for the after-social. It is down the street from ECPI on the corner of Newtown Road. Lets have some fun together.5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Meet, Greet and Network6:00 PM – 6:15 PM Introduction and upcoming events discussion6:15 PM – 7:15 PM Speakers Presentation and Q&A7:15 PM – 7:45 PM ISSA-HR Business Meeting (Meeting ends)7:45 PM Unofficial social @ Plaza Degollado Mexican Grill, 198 Newtown Rd., VB5555 Greenwich RdSuite 360Virginia Beach, VA 23462Join Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/96176658129?pwd=ZGd6WU02LzdnYnErMFBsYnp2L2F3UT09For more information about the Hampton Roads Chapter of ISSA, visit https://issa-hr.orgFor the international organization: http://www.issa.org https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/4cb8fe90-a258-11f1-8b09-4b99f8fe4872-rimg-w742-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Sponcered By: Swish DataSwish Capabilities Brief: https://swishdata.com/wp-content/uploads/Digital-Version-Capabilities-Brief-.pdf - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/virginia-beach/issa-hr-presents-your-network-is-your-career/100001998649753214 - **Event Categories**: meetups, workshops, volunteering - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Virginia Beach - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: ECPI University - **lat**: 36.8425384 - **long**: -76.178872 - **full address**: ECPI University, 5555 Greenwich Rd, Virginia Beach, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ISSA-HR Presents: Your Network Is Your Career - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b1e54bba53262a42372a5a7536065224833d5f9b336d0d16180ae2f5986d8fab-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080818-gmir.jpg?v=1787863567 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ISSA-HR Presents: Your Network Is Your Career being held? - **A:** ISSA-HR Presents: Your Network Is Your Career takes place on Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Tue, 01 Sep, 2026 at 07:45 pm at ECPI University, 5555 Greenwich Rd, Virginia Beach, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing ISSA-HR Presents: Your Network Is Your Career? - **A:** ISSA-HR Presents: Your Network Is Your Career is organized by ISSA-HR. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ISSA-HR Presents: Your Network Is Your Career is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Virginia Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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The speaker this month has not yet been confirmed, however the speakers are always interesting and you earn two CPEs/CEUs for attending.5:30 PM – 5:50 PM Meet, Greet and Network6:00 PM – 6:45 PM Speakers Presentation and Q&A6:45 PM – 7:30 PM ISSA-HR Business MeetingLogin start at 5:30, the speaker begins around 6:00, and the business meeting starts at 7:00. Sign in when you arrive to receive the CPEs/CEUs.For more information about ISSA-HR, go to http://issa-hr.org/Or go to our Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/issa-hr-25244087249" } ] } ] ```