Security professionals from across the research and education networking community will gather in Rome on 22-23 September 2026 for the next meeting of the Special Interest Group on Information Security Management (SIG-ISM), which will be kindly hosted by GARR.
This is an in-person meeting only, with a limited number of spaces. Remote participation is not available.
SIG-ISM brings people together around the security issues that matter most. It is a space to share experience and strengthen security management across the research and education community.
Whether you join the meeting in Rome or the session at TNC26, the aim is the same. It is about connecting with peers and supporting one another in practical ways.
SIG-ISM at TNC26: Navigating Security Governance & Global Management Strategies
Join SIG-ISM at TNC26 on Monday 8 June 2026 (09:00-12:30) for a dedicated side meeting.
This session brings together the global R&E security community who will be attending TNC26 and can have a high-impact exchange on governance and strategic security management. By focusing on shared frameworks, leadership challenges and collaborative development, SIG-ISM continues to strengthen the common approach and support NRENs building resilient and compliant security systems.
Developing security expertise and excellence within the NREN community
The Special Interest Group on Information Security Management (SIG-ISM) is open to anyone with relevant expertise or an interest in the topic, although the focus is on RENs and in particular Europe.
The SIG actively reaches out to experts across a range of roles, including but not limited to:
- CISO or similar roles
- Information Security Manager
- Security Analyst
- Information Security Specialist
- Risk Analyst
- Information Security Risk Manager
- Crisis or Business Continuity Manager
SIG-ISM Objectives
Build a community
- Maintain a trusted professional network of security management experts
- Attract new members who want to learn, share, and connect
Promote Information Security Management
- Encourage use of international standards and share best practices across RENs
- Respect and align diverse security approaches within the community
- Serve as a knowledge body to help RENs understand compliance and address key security management issues
Share Security Technology Practices
- Provide a confidential forum to exchange threats, incidents, experiences, and security intelligence
Facilitate Collaboration
- Work with other SIGs and communities, offering mentorship, reviews, and guidance for GÉANT security initiatives
For more information, visit the SIG-ISM wiki page and subscribe to the SIG-ISM mailing list here.
