By joining Infragard, you gain access to specific resources. However, there are numerous other resources that can be of use, whether or not you are an Infragard member.
Infragard-specific
The following resources are available for Infragard members.
- If a member needs to update contact/business information or request account changes, please have them call the InfraGard Help Desk at 877.861.6298. You can also utilize the helpdesk to gain access to the Infragard VPN and Iowa Open mailing list.
- There are several mailing lists that exist to allow members to share information about current threats and concerns. The use of this list is limited to the standard Infragard guidelines. More information is available here
- Every five years, Infragard members are re-vetted. This does not require any additional action from existing members.
- www.infragard.net - Public Website maintained by the LSU for the FBI.
- www.infragardmembers.org - Public website maintained by the INMA with IMA-specific information
- cybercop.esportals.com - Secure website for the IMAs. Requires username and password
- iKeep Safe Collection - Provides parents and children with the resources to keep children safe online.
- Government Emergency Telecommunications System (GETS) - Facilitates communications during times of crisis. Email to obtain access. Include name, chapter affiliation and InfraGard email address.
- InfraGard Store - for purchasing InfraGard-branded items.
Regional, Open
Local Groups
There are several security-focused groups in Iowa. Though they each have their respective focuses, active membership would certainly increase both your knowledge and connections.
- ISSA Des Moines - focuses on business security and compliance, and meets monthly over lunch.
- ISACA Des Moines - focuses on audit issues and meets monthly over lunch.
- ASIS Des Moines, Eastern Iowa - focuses on risk and meets often
- Sushi and Security (website coming soon) - focuses on security education and meets monthly over dinner.
Job Postings
There are a great many job posting sites. It doesn't make sense to add to the confusion by creating our own job forum, so if you either wish to post or search for a job, please use one of these sites:
Training
Like it or not, Iowa is simply not viewed as a good destination for traveling security training. Many times, it seems as though as getting high quality training requires a trip out of state. However, that is not necessarily the case. If you wish local training, the following options are available.
- Josh More provides technical training in conjunction with The SANS Institute. If you wish to pursue a GIAC certification like GSEC, GSLC or GCIH, please contact Josh More through his personal website.
- Dave Nelson provides managerial and audit training through his own company. If you wish to pursue a CISSP, please contact him through his business website
- DMACC offers a Digital Forensic Investigation Certificate. If you wish to work in law enforcement and deal with digital evidence, check out their program
- Spindustry offers local training in many subject areas. Their IT Security course listing is here.
- Iowa State University's Information Assurance Center provides education to post-secondary students and is involved in the Cyber Defense competition. If you wish training for free, consider serving on a team. It won't be structured training, but you'll learn a lot.
- IT Adventures is a multi-entity partnership aimed at teaching high school students. Again, if you wish free learning in a non-structured environment, consider volunteering for this program.
