January 2026 ISC2 Alamo Chapter Meeting

Please NOTE This will be a REMOTE meeting ONLY.

Topic & Guest Speaker

Dr. Emmanuel Msengi, PhD, CISSP.  will be presenting on Securing Workloads Across Cloud Environments 

This talk will focus on  the following Domains:

• Security & Risk Management
• Asset Security
• Security Architecture & Engineering
• Communication & Network Security
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Security Operations

Meeting Agenda

• Guest Presentation - 12:00 - 1:00
• Chapter Business - 1:00 - 1:15
• Q&A and Networking - 1:15 - 1:30

About the Speaker

Dr. Emmanuel Msengi - Information Security Manager (FirstDay Foundation), Technical Director (ISC2 Alamo Chapter), ISC2 SME Exam Item Development, Member Commissioners (Cibolo City Council P&R Commission).

Will cover the following:

Securing Workloads Across Cloud Environments from a single-tenant, hybrid, multi-tenant, to complex multi-cloud environments.

Top 4 Takeaways for This Month’s Meeting

1. Understand Cloud Security Models:
   Learn how to secure workloads across single-tenant, hybrid, multi-tenant, and multi-cloud environments using best practices from major providers (Azure, AWS, GCP).

2. Practical Identity & Access Management:
   Discover how to leverage Entra ID (Azure AD) and SAML for secure, scalable user authentication and access control in cloud and enterprise environments.

3. Built-In Security Tools & Incident Response:
   Explore native security features from Azure, AWS, and GCP, and learn how to build effective incident response plans for cloud-based threats.

4. Free Resources for Cybersecurity Pros:
   Get access to top free online labs, threat monitoring tools, and learning platforms to advance your cybersecurity skills and stay ahead of emerging threats.

Abstract

In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, securing workloads across diverse cloud environments is more critical than ever. This session will provide a practical, technical roadmap for protecting assets from single-tenant and hybrid deployments to complex multi-cloud architectures. Attendees will gain actionable insights into identity and access management, leveraging built-in security tools from Azure, AWS, and GCP, and building effective incident response plans. The presentation will also highlight free resources and labs to help cybersecurity professionals stay ahead of emerging threats and continuously advance their skills.

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credit

The membership chairperson will submit one or more CPEs for this event for ISC2 members as appropriate. Please bring your ISC2 membership number to the meeting. Attendees will also receive an attendance receipt via email from the Chapter's Board members to support continuing education requirements.