South Texas ISSA
What: Data Security Instructor-Led Training (2 CPE Hours)
When: June 20, 2025
Hours: 2:00 – 4:00 pm Central
Instructor:
Gopi Ramamoorthy, CISSP, CISA, CIPP/US, CISM
Symmetry Systems Head of Security & GRC Engr.
Location: Microsoft Corporate Office
750 Town and Country Blvd #1000, Houston, TX 77024
ISSA Members: $10, includes 2 CPEs
ISSA Non-Member: $15, includes 2 CPEs
Prerequisites:
• Knowledge of basic security concepts
Who 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 provides an overview of data security fundamentals, frameworks, threats, and regulatory requirements. During the second half, attendees will participate in exercises to practice their learning.
30 min - Data Security Fundamentals
15 min - Data Security Exercise Instructions and Set up
45 min - Data Security Exercises
15 min - Exercise Review
15 min - Summary, Takeaways, and Q&A
Following a data systems overview and data security fundamentals, the instructor will give a brief overview of data security frameworks (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT@CK, PCI DSS) and regulatory requirements (HIPAA, GDPR, SOX). Attendees will then perform group practice exercises designed to maximize learning and understanding
Following the introductory training, attendees will be given exercises to practice what they learnt during the session. 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&A.
Instructor Bio:
Gopi Ramamoorthy, CISSP, CISA, CIPP/US, CISM
Symmetry Systems Head of Security & 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.
Questions: Contact "Dr. Tom" Duffey, South Texas ISSA Education Director (education@southtexas.issa.org)
Please Note: ***Registration closes June 18, 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.
