Strengthening Arizona’s cybersecurity ecosystem through trusted professional alliances.
Sonoran Desert Security (SDSUG) collaborates with respected cybersecurity associations and professional organizations to support practitioner development, certification pathways, continuing education, and regional resilience. These partnerships reinforce SDSUG’s commitment to a practitioner‑first community and ensure our members have access to credible, high‑impact resources across the security ecosystem.
Our Professional Partnerships
ACFE – Association of Fraud Examiners (Arizona Chapter)
Fraud and financial crime partnership supporting cross‑disciplinary learning.
The ACFE Arizona Chapter brings investigative, financial, and fraud‑prevention expertise into the broader security ecosystem. This partnership expands SDSUG’s reach into adjacent disciplines that strengthen organizational resilience.
ACTRA – Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance
Threat intelligence partnership supporting information sharing and community defense.
ACTRA is a cornerstone of Arizona’s threat‑intelligence ecosystem. Our partnership supports information sharing, community defense, and cross‑organizational collaboration.
URL: ACTRA – Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance
InfraGard Arizona
Public/private security partnership supporting regional resilience.
InfraGard connects security professionals with federal, state, and local partners to strengthen critical infrastructure protection. SDSUG’s relationship with InfraGard reinforces our commitment to community‑wide security collaboration. It is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and members of the private sector focused on protecting U.S. Critical Infrastructure.
URL: InfraGard Arizona Members Alliance
When: Check the InfraGard Arizona Members Alliance Calendar of Events or Sonoran Desert Security (SDSUG) Events
Time: TBD
Location: Provided at registration.
Agenda: Varies, but all things cybersecurity and critical infrastructure related
Open to members.
ISC2 Phoenix Chapter
Professional association partnership supporting certification pathways and continuing education.
Sonoran Desert Security (SDSUG) collaborates with the ISC2 Phoenix Chapter to help practitioners pursue globally recognized certifications such as CISSP, CC, CCSP, and CSSLP. This partnership strengthens our educational mission and connects members with structured learning, study groups, and professional development opportunities.
ISSA Phoenix Chapter
Professional community partnership supporting practitioner networking and knowledge sharing.
ISSA Phoenix is one of the longest‑standing security associations in Arizona. Our partnership reinforces SDSUG’s commitment to practitioner‑driven learning, cross‑community collaboration, and shared expertise across the region.
URL: ISSA Phoenix
OWASP – Open Worldwide Application Security Project (Phoenix Chapter)
Application security partnership supporting secure development practices.
OWASP Phoenix provides critical resources for developers, engineers, and security professionals focused on application security. Our collaboration supports secure coding practices, hands‑on workshops, and community education.
URL: OWASP Phoenix | OWASP Foundation
Why These Partnerships Matter
These alliances extend SDSUG’s mission beyond quarterly meetings and into the broader professional landscape. By collaborating with established associations, SDSUG:
- strengthens practitioner development
- supports certification and continuing education
- expands access to credible resources
- reinforces Arizona’s cybersecurity ecosystem
- honors the legacy of community alliances built over decades
These partnerships reflect SDSUG’s role as a trusted, practitioner‑first institution.
How We Collaborate
Our partnerships take many forms, including:
- co‑hosted workshops and events
- certification study groups
- cross‑community support
- shared educational resources
- practitioner networking
- regional security initiatives
Each partnership is designed to reinforce SDSUG’s mission and provide value to the community.
This page is part of SDSUG’s Institutional Alliances. Explore the full set of SDSUG’s formal relationships on the Institutional Alliances hub.
Looking for local peer groups? Visit our Cybersecurity Peer Groups page for community‑driven meetups and practitioner circles.
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Last Updated: April 2026