Membership in the association is based upon one having primary interest or active involvement in information systems security in the educational, private, or public sector. In addition, membership is contingent upon interest in the purpose and objectives of the association as stated in Article II of the Bylaws and observance of the Code of Ethics as a prerequisite for, and as a condition of, continued affiliation with the association.

There are various categories of membership:

General Membership - Professionals who have as their primary responsibility information systems security in the private or public sector, or professionals who supply information systems security consulting services to the private or public sector; or IS Auditors, or IS professionals who have as one of their primary responsibilities information systems security in the private or public sector; Educators, attorneys and law enforcement officers having a vested interest in information security; or Professionals with primary responsibility for marketing or supplying security equipment or products.

Corporate and Government Organizational Membership - Government agencies and private companies may purchase an Organizational Membership for a specified function being performed by an employee. This membership will belong to the agency or company, not the employee, and will be transferred to another individual as reassignments occur. When unassigned, this class of membership will have all rights and privileges of a General Member except, the rights to vote and hold office. If a person is named or assigned to this membership and said person signs and complies with the Code of Ethics, that person will be able to vote and hold office

Student Membership - Student members are full-time students in an accredited institution of higher learning. This membership class carries the same privileges as that of a General Member except that Student Members may not vote on Association matters or hold an office on the ISSA International Board. There is no restriction against students forming a student chapter.

Trial Membership - ISSA offers a free 90-day trial membership to enable you to acquaint yourself with the Association. This trial membership entitles you to all the benefits offered by the International Association, including receiving copies of the ISSA Magazine, access to the ISSA International and our ISSA-MidTN web sites, and discounts to conferences and training events sponsored by the International Association. If you choose to become a Trial member, your information will be forwarded to our Chapter President. You will be contacted by the Middle Tennessee chapter and invited to attend the local chapter meetings. This trial membership does not entitle you to any benefits that are sponsored by our Chapter, including discounts to local conferences or educational events. To receive our Chapter benefits, you must pay both the International dues and that particular Chapter dues.

During your 90-day FREE Trial, you will receive periodic notices asking you to become an official paid member of the Association. If you would like to continue receiving all of the benefits of an ISSA membership, you should send in your payment at that time. The benefits you receive as a FREE Trial member will be terminated if you have not paid your dues and become a member of the Association before the end of 90 days.

To sign up, simply select your type of membership and proceed to fill out the online forms.

If you have questions regarding membership, please contact our Membership Director by sending an email to membership@issa-midtn.org