Episode#18: Certification, Community, and Collaboration: Our SECON conversation with Joe Nunes

Continuing our SECON 2025 throwback series, host Joe Patti sits down with Joseph Nunes, President of the ISACA New Jersey Chapter, during the conference.With both the ISC2 New Jersey Chapter and ISACA New Jersey chapters sponsoring SECON 2025, the conversation highlights the strong connection between the two communities and the many professionals who actively participate in both.Joe reflects on his 14 years as an ISACA member, sharing insights on certifications, testing experiences, and the value of continuing education for cybersecurity and IT governance professionals. The discussion also explores the chapter’s growing focus on community outreach, educational workshops, partnerships with universities, and new initiatives engaging high school students interested in cybersecurity careers.Looking ahead, Joe shares his hopes for 2026, including expanding collaboration and partnerships between ISACA and ISC2 chapters to continue strengthening the cybersecurity community.