ISACA Greater Washington

What ISACA Greater Washington does

ISACA Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter (ISACA GWDC) is a volunteer-led, non-profit professional membership association chapter operating under ISACA Global, serving over 4,500 IT audit, cybersecurity, risk management, and IT governance professionals in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Established in 1974, it is one of the oldest and the second-largest ISACA chapter globally. The chapter's product surface consists of a recurring calendar of NASBA-registered CPE-issuing educational events — monthly virtual conferences (Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, IT Audit, AI, Emerging Technology, Risk Management, FISMA, Data Privacy), intensive certification review courses (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CCAK, AAIA, CET Cloud Fundamentals), specialized seminars and workshops (AI/ML, NIST Privacy Framework, NIST AI RMF, PowerShell), webinar series (Back-to-Basics, Level Up), and the annual flagship Future Tech DC conference at George Mason University's Arlington campus. Content is delivered virtually via Zoom and Microsoft Teams and in person at partner venues, with event registration processed through Cvent. Member services include CPE certificate management, a free job board, a scholarship program, and the V. Lee Conyers Award.

The chapter's business model combines five revenue streams: membership dues (shared with ISACA Global), event registration fees tiered by membership status, a multi-tier corporate sponsorship program (Platinum, Gold, Silver) with federal contractors and consulting firms such as Kearney & Company, KPMG, Sikich, Cyera, and UVA McIntire School of Commerce, free job board postings, and study kit and exam voucher sales at markup during review course registration. The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven: acquisition flows through ISACA Global's membership platform, with retention and engagement sustained by bi-weekly email communications, active social media presence across LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, the Cyber Insights podcast, and a volunteer-driven word-of-mouth network. Partnerships with ACFE DC, ISSA-NOVA, Cloud Security Alliance DC, ISC2 NCR, Official Cybersecurity Summit, FutureCon, and George Mason University extend reach across adjacent professional communities. The chapter does not develop proprietary technology; its operational stack is a conventional combination of virtual event platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams), Cvent for registration and payments, and a WordPress-based website.

Name

ISACA Greater Washington

Legal name

ISACA Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter

Website

https://isaca-gwdc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

ISACA Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter is a volunteer-led, non-profit professional membership association founded in 1974 that serves over 4,500 IT audit, cybersecurity, and governance professionals in the D.C. metro area through CPE-issuing conferences, certification review courses, seminars, and webinars.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Legal, Governance, Privacy & Audit Certifications (EDAAANAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Privacy, Data Protection & Cyber Governance (GRC) (BPAHAFAF)

Keywords

• Professional membership association
• IT audit education
• Cybersecurity training
• Certification review courses
• Continuing professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual ISACA membership fees, a portion of which supports local chapter operations. GWDC offers half-price membership promotions for new members.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from charging attendance fees for conferences, review courses, seminars, workshops, and webinars. Fees are tiered: GWDC members receive significantly discounted rates versus non-members.
3. Sponsorship Program: Corporate sponsors pay to support the chapter at Platinum, Gold, and Silver tiers, gaining visibility, brand association, and access to the chapter's professional network.
4. Job Board Postings: Organizations may post job opportunities to the GWDC website free of charge, driving member engagement and community value.
5. Study Kit and Exam Voucher Sales: During review course registration, the chapter offers optional purchase of study kits (review manuals, QAE databases, exam vouchers) at markup, providing an additional revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

ISACA GWDC is a nonprofit professional membership association chapter that delivers NASBA-registered continuing professional education (CPE) to IT audit, cybersecurity, risk management, and governance professionals across the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Its core offerings include recurring virtual and in-person conferences, multi-day certification review courses for ISACA credentials (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CCAK, CET, AAIA), workshops, webinars, and an on-demand podcast, all structured around member discounts and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

ISACA Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter is one of the oldest and largest ISACA chapters, serving over 4,500 members since 1974. The organization operates as a professional membership association rather than a product company, offering a portfolio of educational events and certification preparation services. The core offerings include: (1) Annual and monthly virtual conferences covering cybersecurity, cloud security, risk management, IT audit, AI, emerging technology, FISMA compliance, and data privacy; (2) Certification review courses for CISA, CISM, CRISC, CCAK, CET Cloud Fundamentals, and the new AAIA (Advanced in AI Audit); (3) Specialized seminars and workshops on AI/Machine Learning, NIST frameworks (Privacy Framework, AI RMF), and PowerShell; (4) Webinar series including Back-to-Basics (IT audit fundamentals, data management, forensics, disaster recovery) and Level Up (career development with GenAI); (5) The Future Tech DC flagship annual conference at George Mason University; (6) Supporting services including CPE certificate management, job board, scholarships, and the V. Lee Conyers Award. Content is delivered virtually via Zoom and Microsoft Teams, with events offering NASBA-registered CPE credits uploaded to ISACA Global.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Future Tech DC Major annual flagship technology conference held at George Mason University, Arlington Campus, featuring speakers and sessions on future technology trends; earns 7 CPE credits (Members $179, Non-Members $249).
• Leading Tech Conference (SheLeadsTech) Conference held at George Mason University combining technology topics with SheLeadsTech programming for women in technology leadership (Early-bird Members $99 / Non-Members $139; Standard Members $125 / Non-Members $165).
• Annual FISMA and Risk Management Conference Virtual conference providing updates on Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) compliance and risk management framework requirements for the federal IT community (Members $5, Non-Members $15; up to 2 CPE).
• Cybersecurity Conference Annual virtual conference addressing current cybersecurity topics including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, third-party risk management, and emerging threats (Members $10, Non-Members $30; up to 4 CPE).
• Cloud Security Conference Virtual conference covering cloud security topics including continuous compliance, API security, and cloud security trends; co-hosted with the Cloud Security Alliance DC Chapter.
• Risk Management Conference Virtual conference focused on risk management approaches for IT audit, cybersecurity, and governance professionals.
• IT Audit and Compliance Conference Virtual conference covering IT audit topics, compliance requirements, and control frameworks for audit professionals.
• Artificial Intelligence Conference Conference covering AI topics, trends, and implementation strategies for technology professionals.
• Emerging Technology Conference Conference focused on emerging technologies including quantum computing and related topics for technology leaders.
• Security and Risks Insights Conference Conference addressing security and risk management topics for cybersecurity professionals.
• Data Protection, Privacy, and Controls Conference Virtual conference covering data privacy regulations, protection strategies, and control frameworks.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Review Course Intensive 5-day virtual review course preparing participants for the CISA certification exam covering IT audit, control, and security domains; 21 CPE (Members $500, Non-Members $1,000).
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Review Course 3-day virtual review course for the CISM certification exam covering information security governance, risk management, and program development; 21 CPE (Members $500, Non-Members $1,000).
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls (CRISC) Review Course Review course for the CRISC certification covering IT risk identification, assessment, response, and monitoring.
• Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge (CCAK) Review Course 3-day virtual review course covering cloud governance, compliance, auditing, assurance, and CSA tools; joint project by Cloud Security Alliance and ISACA; 21 CPE (Members $600, Non-Members $1,000).
• CET Cloud Fundamentals Review Course 1-day course covering characteristics, components, deployment models, risks, and business drivers of cloud computing for the Certified in Emerging Technology credential; 9 CPE (Members $125, Non-Members $200).
• Advanced in AI Audit (AAIA) Review Course 2-day virtual review course for the AAIA certification exam covering AI governance, risk management, AI operations, and auditing tools and techniques; designed for IT audit professionals with CISA or equivalent certifications; 16 CPE (Members $400, Non-Members $600).
• AI and Machine Learning Seminar 2-day virtual seminar covering core concepts of AI, Machine Learning, and Generative AI including platforms like ChatGPT, Bard, DALLE-2, and Midjourney, prompt engineering, and ethical considerations; 14 CPE (Members $400, Non-Members $800).
• NIST Privacy Framework Workshop 1-day virtual workshop on the NIST Privacy Framework covering privacy risk management, framework implementation, and privacy controls aligned with regulatory requirements; delivered via Microsoft Teams.
• PowerShell Workshops 1-day hands-on workshop covering PowerShell basics, Windows Logs auditing, and Active Directory auditing for IT professionals and auditors.
• NIST AI RMF Workshop Post-event training at Future Tech DC covering the NIST AI Risk Management Framework; 7 CPE ($200 for Future Tech attendees; $225 for all others).
• Back-to-Basics Webinar Series Webinar series covering foundational topics including data management, IT governance, risk management, IT forensics, disaster recovery, business continuity, IT audit fundamentals, and AI audit and security; 1 CPE per session (Members $5, Non-Members $10).
• Level Up Webinar Series Free webinar series helping members and non-members with career development including job hunting with GenAI, resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and career realignment.
• Cyber Insights Podcast Chapter-hosted podcast presenting candid, expert-driven discussions on IT governance, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, designed for leaders, practitioners, and emerging professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4,500 members served across IT professions in the Washington D.C. metro area.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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Integration8 records

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• George Mason UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2025George Mason University serves as the venue partner for major GWDC events including Future Tech DC (annual flagship conference) and the Leading Tech Conference (SheLeadsTech). The Arlington Campus (3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA) hosts in-person programming.
• Official Cybersecurity Summit DC MetrominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 July 2025GWDC is a proud partner of the 12th Annual DC Metro Official Cybersecurity Summit (July 17, 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner). GWDC secured exclusive complimentary admission for its members at this event. CPE issuance for this event is handled by the summit organizers.
• Official Cybersecurity SummitminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2025GWDC is listed as a partner organization for the Official Cybersecurity Summit DC Metro 2025, taking place July 17, 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. The summit is organized by CyberRisk Alliance.
• Significance Inc.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2024Significance Inc. became a Silver Sponsor for the 2024-2025 chapter year. Founded by Mary Ahern in 2014, Significance is a government consulting firm focused on delivering high-quality work and innovative solutions in government contracting with a collaborative culture and commitment to integrity.
• ISSA-NOVA (Information Systems Security Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 August 2024GWDC participates in joint events with ISSA-NOVA, including the annual ISSA Summer Social alongside ISSA Central MD, ISSA DC, CSA, ISC2 NCR, and ACFE DC. The 2024 Summer Social was a hybrid event held at Marymount University Ballston Center.
• FutureCon Washington D.C.minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 August 2024GWDC promotes FutureCon Washington D.C. Cybersecurity Conference as a partner event. Registrations, CPE issuance, and all communications for this event are handled directly by FutureCon. GWDC members receive information about the event through chapter channels.
• ACFE DC (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2024GWDC co-hosts the annual IT Fraud Conference with ACFE DC. The 2024 event was held on August 28, 2024 at KPMG Conference Rooms in Washington D.C. with a registration fee of $75 for GWDC members. This partnership enables cross-community engagement between fraud examination and IT audit professionals.
• Kearney & CompanycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 July 2024Kearney & Company serves as a Platinum Sponsor of GWDC for the 2024-2025 chapter year. As a Platinum sponsor, Kearney receives prominent logo placement on the chapter website and marketing materials, sponsor recognition at events, and access to the chapter's professional network of 4,500+ members. Kearney is a government consulting firm specializing in cybersecurity, financial management, and IT audit services for federal agencies.
• KPMG (US)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 July 2024KPMG serves as a Gold Sponsor of GWDC for the 2024-2025 chapter year. KPMG's sponsorship provides brand visibility and professional networking access within the chapter's 4,500+ member community. KPMG is a global professional services firm with a significant federal government practice.
• SikichcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 July 2024Sikich serves as a Gold Sponsor of GWDC for the 2024-2025 chapter year. Sikich is a Chicago-based global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services with over 1,900 employees. Sikich provides federal government advisory services including FISMA audits, CMMC compliance support, and cybersecurity assessments.
• CyeraminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 July 2024Cyera is listed as a sponsor of GWDC with logo placement on the chapter website. Cyera is a data security company.
• UVA McIntire School of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 July 2024Listed as a Platinum Sponsor on the chapter website with logo placement. UVA McIntire School of Commerce provides sponsorship support for chapter events and programs.
• Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) DC ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 September 2023GWDC partners with the CSA DC Chapter to co-host the annual Cloud Security Conference. The 2023 Cloud Security conference was jointly organized with both organizations, bringing together cloud security professionals from both communities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Official Cyber Security Summit (by CyberRisk Alliance): Annual DC Metro cybersecurity summit held at the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, where GWDC is a partner organization. Targets the same D.C. metro cybersecurity audience with a paid summit model that competes for sponsor spend against GWDC's flagship events.
• The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Washington D.C. Chapter: D.C.-area professional association for internal auditors, including IT audit professionals. Similar CPE-driven membership model and overlapping audience with GWDC's CISA-holding members, but with a broader internal-audit (vs. IT-governance) focus.

Broad incumbents

• SANS Institute: Commercial cybersecurity training and certification provider with deep D.C./federal presence. Competes with GWDC's review courses and seminars for both CPE hours and cybersecurity training budgets of federal contractors, but as a paid commercial offering rather than a volunteer member chapter.
• ISACA (Global parent): The global professional association for IT governance, audit, and cybersecurity. Operates the CISA/CISM/CRISC/CDPSE certification programs under which GWDC members accrue CPE credits; directly comparable in mission and curriculum, but at worldwide rather than regional scope.

Direct peers

• ACFE DC (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners DC Chapter): DC chapter for fraud-examination professionals. Co-hosts the annual IT Fraud Conference with GWDC; serves an overlapping D.C. federal contractor and audit professional membership base around fraud, audit, and compliance topics.
• ISSA DC (Information Systems Security Association DC Chapter): DC-area professional association chapter for cybersecurity practitioners. Co-hosts events with GWDC and competes for the same federal contractor and agency cybersecurity audience with overlapping CPE programming.
• Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) DC Chapter: Co-hosts the annual Cloud Security Conference with GWDC. Serves a closely overlapping D.C. cloud-security and audit audience and underpins the CCAK credential that GWDC teaches, making the two organizations direct programming partners and partial peers.
• ISSA-NOVA (Northern Virginia Chapter): Northern Virginia chapter of ISSA serving the greater D.C. metro cybersecurity community. Co-hosts joint summer social with GWDC and other DC security chapters; competes for the same northern-Virginia federal contractor cybersecurity membership pool.
• (ISC)² Washington D.C. Chapter (ISC2 NCR): Regional professional chapter serving D.C.-area cybersecurity practitioners with CISSP-credentialed members. Co-hosts joint events with GWDC (e.g., ISSA Summer Social) and competes for the same members and CPE-credit dollars in the federal cybersecurity market.

Emerging players

• FutureCon Events: Conference organizer running the DC Metro cybersecurity summit where GWDC members receive complimentary admission. Competes for sponsorship dollars and attendee attention in the regional cybersecurity event market that GWDC also operates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ISACA_GWDC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ISACA-GWDC
• Facebookfacebook.com/ISACA-National-Capital-Area-Chapter-GWDC-326763580756413
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/isaca-gwdc
• Instagraminstagram.com/isaca_gwdc

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