St. Cloud, Minnesota
St. Cloud Chapter
The St. Cloud Chapter extends the CvCISO Community's reach into Central Minnesota. Established in 2024, we serve security professionals across the St. Cloud metropolitan area and surrounding communities.
43 Members
Fourth Wednesday of every other month
Est. 2024
Welcome to St. Cloud Chapter
The St. Cloud Chapter extends the CvCISO Community's reach into Central Minnesota. Established in 2024, we serve security professionals across the St. Cloud metropolitan area and surrounding communities.
Our Mission: To build a strong network of information security leaders in Central Minnesota, providing resources, education, and collaboration opportunities for security professionals in the region.
Chapter Quick Facts
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Fourth Wednesday of every other month
43 active members
Established 2024
Next Event
Bi-Monthly Meeting: Ransomware Response Planning
March 25, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Chapter Leadership
James Peterson
Chapter President
Amanda Nguyen
Vice President
Thomas Baker
Secretary
Rachel Kim
Treasurer
What We Do
To build a strong network of information security leaders in Central Minnesota, providing resources, education, and collaboration opportunities for security professionals in the region.
Bi-monthly meetings with guest speakers on cybersecurity trends and best practices
Peer advisory groups for CISOs and security directors in Central Minnesota
Quarterly hands-on labs covering security tools and techniques
Regional networking events connecting security professionals across Central MN
Joint events with Minneapolis chapter for expanded learning opportunities
Local business cybersecurity readiness assessments and guidance
Leadership / Board of Directors
Meet the dedicated leaders who guide our chapter's mission and activities.
James Peterson
Chapter President
Regional CISO serving healthcare organizations across Central Minnesota.
Amanda Nguyen
Vice President
Security director with expertise in manufacturing and critical infrastructure protection.
Thomas Baker
Secretary
IT security manager with focus on education sector cybersecurity.
Rachel Kim
Treasurer
Compliance and audit professional specializing in financial services security.
Community Activities
Beyond our regular meetings, we're committed to giving back to the community and advancing cybersecurity education.
Cybersecurity education outreach to St. Cloud area schools
Partnership with St. Cloud State University cybersecurity program
Small business security awareness training program
Annual Central Minnesota Cyber Defense Challenge
Community volunteer network for cyber incident support
Sponsorship Opportunities
Support the St. Cloud Chapter and connect with cybersecurity leaders in the St. Cloud area.
Bronze
$500/year
Logo on chapter website
Recognition at monthly meetings
One event ticket per quarter
Most Popular
Silver
$1,500/year
All Bronze benefits
Logo on event materials
Two event tickets per quarter
Newsletter mention (quarterly)
5-minute presentation slot annually
Gold
$3,000/year
All Silver benefits
Premium logo placement
Four event tickets per quarter
Monthly newsletter feature
15-minute presentation slot semi-annually
Dedicated sponsor spotlight
Platinum
$5,000/year
All Gold benefits
Title sponsorship of one event
Unlimited event tickets
Featured in all communications
30-minute keynote slot annually
Board advisory access
Custom co-branded content
Chapter Bylaws
The St. Cloud Chapter operates under the following governance principles:
The St. Cloud Chapter operates under the governance of the CvCISO Community national organization.
Board members serve two-year terms with elections held annually in November.
Bi-monthly meetings require a quorum of at least 20% of active members for official business.
Membership dues are set annually by the board and approved by member vote.
All members must adhere to the CvCISO Community Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
Chapter amendments require a two-thirds majority vote of active members.
For the complete bylaws document, please contact the chapter board at [email protected]
Upcoming Events
Join us at our upcoming meetings, workshops, and networking events.
Meeting
Bi-Monthly Meeting: Ransomware Response Planning
Discussion on building effective ransomware response plans for organizations of all sizes.
March 25, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
St. Cloud Public Library - Conference Room A
Workshop
Workshop: Cloud Security Fundamentals
Introduction to cloud security principles and practical implementation for AWS, Azure, and GCP.
April 15, 2026
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
St. Cloud State University - Wick Science Building
Conference
Central MN Cyber Defense Challenge
Annual competition bringing together security teams from across Central Minnesota.
May 8, 2026
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
River's Edge Convention Center
Resources
Presenter Orientation
Guidelines and resources for speakers presenting at chapter meetings and events.
Becoming a Member
Learn about membership requirements, benefits, and how to join the chapter.
Other Sites & Resources
Curated list of cybersecurity resources, frameworks, and industry organizations.
Meeting Archives
Access past meeting presentations, recordings, and discussion summaries.
Security Frameworks
Templates and guides for NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other frameworks.
Certification Resources
Study guides and resources for CISSP, CISM, CCISO, and other certifications.
Contact St. Cloud Chapter
Have a question or want to get involved? We'd love to hear from you.
Contact Information
Location
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Meetings
Fourth Wednesday of every other month
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