Partnering with OC's universities
Led by the chapter's Vice President, our Academic Relationship Program connects students and faculty with the digital trust profession — starting right here in Orange County.
Partner spotlight
Cal Poly Pomona
We work with Cal Poly Pomona's students and faculty on events, mentoring and certification pathways — and we're actively growing the program with more Southern California schools.
What the partnership includes
Student membership
Deeply discounted ISACA membership rates for students — plus free chapter events and mentoring.
Campus events
Career panels, certification talks and hands-on sessions with practitioners from OC's top employers.
Mentorship
Students paired with working auditors, security engineers and risk leaders from our 900+ members.
Scholarship initiatives
Board-approved scholarship programs supporting students entering the profession.
First certifications
Study groups and guidance toward student-friendly credentials and a first CISA/CISM path.
Career pipeline
Our sponsors and members hire — students meet them before the job boards do.
Professor, advisor or student club?
Let's bring the program to your campus — a speaker, a panel or a full partnership.