January 2025 - LC - mailman.kantarainitiative.org

Kantara Initiative Info Session (Jan 16) Recording and Slides
by Amanda Gay 22 Jan '25

22 Jan '25

Good morning everyone: Thank you for attending the recent Kantara Initiative Info Sessions regarding the transition to ISO 17065. Here is the recording link <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9RKfofOSAc> for the January 16 session. The slides from the session are also attached for your reference. Thank you for your support of Kantara and please reach out to secretariat(a)kantarainitiative.org with any questions! Best, -A -- *Amanda Gay | Program Manager - Membership and Work Groups* *Twitter:* @KantaraNews *LinkedIn:* @KantaraInitiative -- *Tel: *+1 571-475-8895 *Email: *hello(a)kantarainitiative.org <mailto:hello@kantarainitiative.org> *LinkedIn:* @KantaraInitiative <https://www.linkedin.com/company/kantara-initiative/>

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Reminder - No LC call today
by Amanda Gay 21 Jan '25

21 Jan '25

Hi all: Just a reminder: The LC call today has been canceled. Groups should focus on their charter refresh/renewals and officer elections. We will meet in February. Thanks as always for your hard work! Best, -Amanda -- *Amanda Gay | Program Manager - Membership and Work Groups* *Twitter:* @KantaraNews *LinkedIn:* @KantaraInitiative -- *Tel: *+1 571-475-8895 *Email: *hello(a)kantarainitiative.org <mailto:hello@kantarainitiative.org> *LinkedIn:* @KantaraInitiative <https://www.linkedin.com/company/kantara-initiative/>

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Join Us In An Hour - Information Session - Kantara's shift to ISO 17065
by Amanda Gay 16 Jan '25

16 Jan '25

Good morning all: Join us in an hour for today's information session to discuss Kantara's transition to following the ISO 17065 standard for assessments and certification in 2025, and we wish to provide as much information as possible to all parties via information sessions to review the benefits. *(For IAWG participants: This will occur on the usual Zoom link and serves as today's call.)* There are many good reasons to provide assessments that follow this international standard, and as such, the session will cover: - Overview of ISO 17065 - Benefits for assessed companies - What ISO 17065 covers and how this affects you - What will Kantara do differently? - A brief list of documents to be updated - Q&A We are excited to see you shortly! Zoom details are below. RSVPs are unnecessary, but please contact staff(a)kantarainitiative.org <staff(a)kantarainitiative.org> with any additional questions. Also, feel free to forward to others who may benefit from attending! Zoom details: - Date: Thursday, 2025 - January - 16 - Time: 9:00 PT | 12:00 ET (time zone calculator <https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html>) - Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://zoom.us/j/93167965850?pwd=dldoT0hYK1k4MkVGYkQ3TkNqdG1Idz09 - Meeting ID: 931 6796 5850 - Passcode: 884696 - You can also dial in using your phone. Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aeg9vt8LSr <https://zoom.us/u/abUx61ivsc> Best, -Amanda -- *Amanda Gay | **Administrative** Coordinator* *Twitter:* @KantaraNews *LinkedIn:* @KantaraInitiative **Please take a few minutes to complete the third annual DEIA survey <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3LPP3WL>!** -- *Tel: *+1 571-475-8895 *Email: *hello(a)kantarainitiative.org <mailto:hello@kantarainitiative.org> *LinkedIn:* @KantaraInitiative <https://www.linkedin.com/company/kantara-initiative/>

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Draft FAR rule for Strengthening America’s Cybersecurity Workforce is out for public comment
by Kay Chopard 14 Jan '25

14 Jan '25

Hi Everyone, This is just to let you know. I don't know if any member organizations or Kantara workgroups would like to comment. In case it's of interest, I am forwarding the link to the published document. The draft FAR rule for Strengthening America’s Cybersecurity Workforce is out for public comment. https://www.regulations.gov/document/FAR-2019-0014-0001 Thanks. Kay *Kay Chopard | **Executive Director* *LinkedIn:* @KantaraInitiative

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REMINDER January 16th - Information Session - Kantara's shift to ISO 17065
by Amanda Gay 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

Good morning all: Just a reminder that Kantara's info session related to the shift to ISO 17065 is scheduled for this week. See below for more information! Best, -Amanda ________________________________________________________________________ As many of you may know, Kantara plans to transition to following the ISO 17065 standard for assessments and certification in 2025, and we wish to provide as much information as possible to all parties via information sessions to review the benefits. On January 16th at 12PM EST, we are running a 1-hour session, and we welcome your participation. *(For IAWG participants: This will occur on the usual Zoom link and serves as the weekly call.)* There are many good reasons to provide assessments that follow this international standard, and as such, the session will cover: - Overview of ISO 17065 - Benefits for assessed companies - What ISO 17065 covers and how this affects you - What will Kantara do differently? - A brief list of documents to be updated - Q&A We are excited to see you on January 16th. Zoom details are below. RSVPs are unnecessary, but please contact staff(a)kantarainitiative.org <staff(a)kantarainitiative.org> with any additional questions. Also, feel free to forward to others who may benefit from attending! Zoom details: - Date: Thursday, 2025 - January - 16 - Time: 9:00 PT | 12:00 ET (time zone calculator <https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html>) - Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://zoom.us/j/93167965850?pwd=dldoT0hYK1k4MkVGYkQ3TkNqdG1Idz09 - Meeting ID: 931 6796 5850 - Passcode: 884696 - You can also dial in using your phone. Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aeg9vt8LSr <https://zoom.us/u/abUx61ivsc> Best, -Amanda -- *Amanda Gay | **Administrative** Coordinator* *Twitter:* @KantaraNews *LinkedIn:* @KantaraInitiative **Please take a few minutes to complete the third annual DEIA survey <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3LPP3WL>!**

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January 16th - Information Session - Kantara's shift to ISO 17065
by Amanda Gay 08 Jan '25

08 Jan '25

Good morning all: As many of you may know, Kantara plans to transition to following the ISO 17065 standard for assessments and certification in 2025, and we wish to provide as much information as possible to all parties via information sessions to review the benefits. On January 16th at 12PM EST, we are running a 1-hour session, and we welcome your participation. *(For IAWG participants: This will occur on the usual Zoom link and serves as the weekly call.)* There are many good reasons to provide assessments that follow this international standard, and as such, the session will cover: - Overview of ISO 17065 - Benefits for assessed companies - What ISO 17065 covers and how this affects you - What will Kantara do differently? - A brief list of documents to be updated - Q&A We are excited to see you on January 16th. Zoom details are below. RSVPs are unnecessary, but please contact staff(a)kantarainitiative.org <staff(a)kantarainitiative.org> with any additional questions. Also, feel free to forward to others who may benefit from attending! Zoom details: - Date: Thursday, 2025 - January - 16 - Time: 9:00 PT | 12:00 ET (time zone calculator <https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html>) - Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://zoom.us/j/93167965850?pwd=dldoT0hYK1k4MkVGYkQ3TkNqdG1Idz09 - Meeting ID: 931 6796 5850 - Passcode: 884696 - You can also dial in using your phone. Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aeg9vt8LSr <https://zoom.us/u/abUx61ivsc> Best, -Amanda -- *Amanda Gay | **Administrative** Coordinator* *Twitter:* @KantaraNews *LinkedIn:* @KantaraInitiative **Please take a few minutes to complete the third annual DEIA survey <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3LPP3WL>!**

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Cancelling - January LC meeting
by Alec L 07 Jan '25

07 Jan '25

Hi all, I hope you all are well and were able to enjoy some restful days over the past few weeks We're going to cancel this month's LC meeting. Our next meeting is scheduled for Feb 18th @ 10 AM Please use this time to *renew your group Charter*, and complete your *group Leadership Elections*. It would be ideal if we all come to the February meeting with those items complete. All groups must complete these tasks every year. As a reminder, at least one of the Chair positions must be held by a Kantara member If you have any questions about this process, please let me and Amanda know Happy New Year! Best, - Alec Alec Laws CTO Engineering | IDENTOS Inc. [image: mobilePhone] (647)-822-1529 [image: emailAddress] alec(a)identos.ca [image: twitter] <https://twitter.com/identos_inc> [image: linkedin] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/identos-inc/>

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January 9th - Information Session - Kantara's shift to ISO 17065
by Amanda Gay 03 Jan '25

03 Jan '25

Good afternoon all: Happy New Year! As many of you may know, Kantara plans to transition to following the ISO 17065 standard for assessments and certification in 2025, and we wish to provide as much information as possible to all parties via information sessions to review the benefits. On January 9th at 12PM EST, we are running a 1-hour session, and we welcome your participation. *(For IAWG participants: This will occur on the usual Zoom link and serves as the weekly call.)* There are many good reasons to provide assessments that follow this international standard, and as such, the session will cover: - Overview of ISO 17065 - Benefits for assessed companies - What ISO 17065 covers and how this affects you - What will Kantara do differently? - A brief list of documents to be updated - Q&A We are excited to see you on January 9th. Zoom details are below. RSVPs are unnecessary, but please contact staff(a)kantarainitiative.org with any additional questions. Also, feel free to forward to others who may benefit from attending! Zoom details: - Date: Thursday, 2025 - January - 09 - Time: 9:00 PT | 12:00 ET (time zone calculator <https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html>) - Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://zoom.us/j/93167965850?pwd=dldoT0hYK1k4MkVGYkQ3TkNqdG1Idz09 - Meeting ID: 931 6796 5850 - Passcode: 884696 - You can also dial in using your phone. Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aeg9vt8LSr <https://zoom.us/u/abUx61ivsc> Best, -Amanda -- *Amanda Gay | **Administrative** Coordinator* *Twitter:* @KantaraNews *LinkedIn:* @KantaraInitiative **Please take a few minutes to complete the third annual DEIA survey <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3LPP3WL>!**

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