Meeting & Event Information

2026 03 March 12 - Breaking Into Cybersecurity: Curiosity, Courage, and Career Growth

 

March 12, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Add to Calendar

 

The Ballroom at Tanglewood
5340 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77056
http://www.theballroomhouston.com
Directions

AGENDA: 
  11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ISSA South Texas Registration and Chapter meeting
  12:00 PM - 12:10 PM Sponsor Introductions
  12:10 PM - 1:00 PM Meeting Presentation
Cost:  
  ISSA South Texas Members $20
  Non ISSA South Texas Members: $25
  Walk-in Registration:  $30
CPE Hours:  2  
Prerequisite: Basic Cyber Security knowledge  


Presentation Information:

Speaker: Ann Marek
Title: Regional Director of Enterprise Sales at Abnormal AI 
Abstract: Cybersecurity is one of the most exciting and rapidly growing industries today—but many professionals are unsure how to enter the field. Ann Marek shares her personal journey into cybersecurity and the key principles that helped her succeed in a fast-paced and highly technical environment. This talk highlights the importance of curiosity, continuous learning, and community involvement in building a meaningful career in cybersecurity.
Bio: Ann Marek is the Regional Director of Enterprise Sales at Abnormal AI and a recognized leader in the cybersecurity community. She works closely with enterprise organizations to help them defend against sophisticated cyber threats while leading strategic initiatives across her region. Ann also leads the WiCyS Houston Affiliate as President, where she focuses on mentorship, community engagement, and expanding opportunities for women in cybersecurity.

Register Now

If the registration button (above) doesn't work, use this link to go to the EventBrite page - (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/energy-critical-infrastructure-strategy-safety-cybersecurity-compliance-tickets-1982931832490?aff=erelpanelorg)

 

Please Note:  The South Texas ISSA Chapter may record (Video and or Audio and or Photograph) the monthly chapter meetings. We may record (Video and or Audio and or Photographs ) at this event as we believe it brings great value to our membership.  While we are not planning, or anticipating, to record (Video and or Audio) the general audience, we are obligated to inform you that you may be recorded (Video and or Audio and or Photograph) during the course of the event.  Therefor as a condition of attendance to the event, we require the following release and consent for use.  

 Effective as of May 12, 2016 and beyond CONSENT and RELEASE is being granted by the REGISTRANT(RECORDED PARTY) to South Texas ISSA (the RELEASED PARTY) to use Video and or Audio and or Photographic recordings taken during the South Texas ISSA Chapter Meetings.  I confirm that the RECORDED PARTY is an adult and is fully authorized to agree to this Consent and Release.  In exchange for access to the Chapter Meeting and payment as indicated in the fee structure, the REGISTRANT/RECORDED PARTY hereby grants consent to South Texas ISSA and or its agents (collectively, the RELEASED PARTY) and authorizes the use of any and all Video and or  Audio and or Photographic recordings taken of me and any reproduction of them in any form in any media whatsoever and any derivative work based hereon throughout the world, for the use of documentation, publicity, promotion, and advertisement of the RELEASED PARTY events.  The REGISTRANT/RECORDED PARTY also consents to the use of his/her own name or any fictitious name which may be employed in connection with the aforesaid Video and or Audio and or  Photographic recordings.  The REGISTRANT/RECORDED PARTY hereby releases any and all claims for Video and or Audio and or Photographic materials collected at this event for the sole use of documentation, publicity, promotion advertisement of the RELEASED PARTIES events. The REGISTRANT/RECORDED PARTY hereby waives any right that he/she may have to inspect and/or approve the documentation, publicity, promotion and advertisement materials that may be created from them. BY COMPLETING THE REGISTRATION, THE RECORDED PARTY WARRANTS THAT HE/SHE HAS READ THIS CONSENT AND RELEASE PRIOR TO THE COMPLETION OF THE REGISTRATION PROCESS, AND UNDERSTANDS IT, AND FREELY ENTERS INTO THIS CONSENT AND RELEASE.