Join Us for GAME NIGHT – Backdoors & Breaches

When: March 18, 2026, 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Location Information

Northpointe Bank
5303 28th St Ct SE,
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

RSVP’s are greatly appreciated so we can ensure everyone receives the meeting link.

What is Backdoors & Breaches?

Backdoors & Breaches is a card game consisting of 52 unique cards that simulate various attack scenarios, helping players learn about incident response tactics, tools, and methods.

The game is ideal for tabletop exercises, team collaboration, and students who are learning how to respond to an incident.

Whether you’re a seasoned security professional or you’re new to incident response, Backdoors & Breaches offers a hands-on, collaborative way to practice your response playbooks in a safe, low-stakes environment.

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Our next Chapter Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 5:30–7:00 PM. We will be meeting virtually to make things easier during West Michigan winter travel. RSVP’s are greatly appreciated so we can ensure everyone receives the meeting link.

Talk: Back to the Basics: What Everyone Knows, Few People Do, and an Approach to Fixing it

Speaker: Seth Compton, Northpoint Bank

When: Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 5:30–7:00 PM

Where: Anywhere – a meeting link will be provided to those who RSVP.

Cybersecurity is inundated with solutions to specific issues. Everyone loves talking about the latest cyber trends, that cool new hack, AI and its impact, or why you should buy this brand new security tool. However, what if many of the problems facing the industry come from a lack of basic Cybersecurity? What if those specific problems are not because an organization lacks a new tool or solution but because core elements of a cyber program are disregarded or taken for granted?

The aim of this talk is to take a step back from the noise that is constantly thrown at cybersecurity professionals and focus on core fundamentals that the industry is either forgetting or are poorly implementing. Additionally, provide you an approach that you can use to combat different scenarios throughout your career.

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Our next Chapter Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 5:30–6:30 PM. We will be meeting virtually to make things easier during West Michigan winter weather. RSVP’s are greatly appreciated so we can ensure everyone receives the meeting link.

Talk: Security Stack Superstars and Subpars

Come to the meeting prepared to share which products your organization deploys in its security stack, whether you love them or hate them, and why. This will be an interactive, community-driven discussion.

Consider categories such as: Email Security (SEG, ICES), Network Security (Firewalls, IDS/IPS), Endpoint Security (Antivirus, EDR/XDR), Identity & Access Management (IAM, MFA), Cloud Security (CSPM), Data Security (DLP, Encryption), Application Security and DevSecOps (Secure SDLC), Threat Intelligence, SIEM, AI Control Software (employee usage, application usage, custom app development), and Security Awareness Training (simulated phishing platform, phish reporter buttons, CBT platforms).

When: Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 5:30–6:30 PM

Where: Anywhere – a meeting link will be provided to those who RSVP.

Why: Discuss security products you like and dislike, learn from others’ experiences, and share lessons learned about building and maintaining your security stack.

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December 2025 Chapter Notice – No Chapter Meeting This Month

There will be no (ISC)² West Michigan Chapter meeting in December 2025. We are taking this month off to allow members to enjoy the holiday season and year-end commitments.

We expect to resume our regular meetings in January 2026. Please watch your email and the chapter website for our next event announcement and RSVP details.

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Our next Chapter Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 5:30–7:00 PM. Please RSVP if you plan on attending! RSVP’s are greatly appreciated so we can ensure an accurate headcount for planning purposes.

Talk: Breach Detection and Incident Response Challenges

Speaker: Mike Lipinski, from Plante Moran

Schedule: Presentations begin promptly at 5:30 PM; light dinner and refreshments served before the meeting.

Location Information

Northpointe Bank
5303 28th St Ct SE,
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Special note: Please: Text Patti if you are running late @ (616) 340-6119.

The building access has good strong security protocols and all access between lobby and conference room is escorted. Therefore, please be prompt at or before 5:30pm in the lobby. Someone will be waiting in the lobby for everyone to arrive. 

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