IT Associations

Here are a variety of IT Associations that fit different areas of interest, and some specifically for women. Get involved to stay on top of the newest trends in your field, discuss important issues, and connect with people who can help advance your career.

  • We are a nonprofit scientific society devoted to advancing the understanding of mechanisms underlying intelligent behavior and their embodiment in machines. AAAI also aims to increase public understanding of artificial intelligence.

  • American Management Association is a world leader in professional development, advancing the skills of individuals, teams, organizations and government agencies. AMA also offers training  programs for high school and college students.

  • ASIS International is the preeminent organization for security professionals. It is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals.

  • ACM seeks to advance computing as a science and a profession. ACM provides its members with the field’s premier digital library, leading-edge publications, conferences, and career resources.

  • AITP provides a local, regional and national forum for obtaining information about the field of Information Technology, learning about educational and career opportunities, developing technology and business skills, and staying connected with other professionals who have similar interests.

  • We are a growing community of professionals involved in the digital forensics industry. It is an open resource, free for all to access and to use.

  • CSI serves the needs of Information Security Professionals through membership, educational events, security surveys and awareness tools. CSI provides a forum for security professionals to learn, share, even debate the latest thinking on security strategies and technologies

  • The Computing Research Association’s mission is to strengthen research and advanced education in the computing fields, expand opportunities for women and minorities, and improve public and policymaker understanding of the importance of computing and computing research in our society. CRA is an association of more than 200 North American academic departments of computer science, computer engineering, and related fields; laboratories and centers in industry, government, and academia engaging in basic computing research.

  • CompTIA is the non-profit trade association advancing the global interests of information technology (IT) professionals and companies including manufacturers, distributors, resellers, and educational institutions

  • The High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA) is designed to encourage, promote, aid and effect the voluntary interchange of data, information, experience, ideas and knowledge about methods, processes, and techniques relating to investigations and security in advanced technologies among its membership.

  • IEEE Computer Society is the world’s leading organization of computing professionals dedicated to advancing the theory and application of computer and information-processing technology.  The CS serves the information and career-development needs of today’s computing researchers and practitioners with technical journals, magazines, conferences, books, conference publications, and online courses.

  • The Internet Technical Group (ITG) will create a community for professionals from industry, academia and government organizations who share a common interest in Internet technologies and related behavioral phenomena.

  • ISACA is a centralized source of information and guidance serving  IT professionals in information governance, control, security and auditing. Members live and work in more than 160 countries. ISACA’s IS auditing and IS control standards are followed by practitioners worldwide.  Joining ISACA will open the door to exploring opportunities ranging from security, audit, control, risk, privacy, compliance and so many more.

  • The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)® is a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals and practitioners. It provides educational forums, publications and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill and professional growth of its members

  • The League of Professional System Administrators (LOPSA) is a nonprofit corporation with members throughout the world. Our mission is to advance the practice of system administration; to support, recognize, educate, and encourage its practitioners; and to serve the public through education and outreach on system administration issues.

  • Our mission is to foster technical excellence and innovation, support and disseminate research with a practical bias, provide a neutral forum for discussion of technical issues, and encourage computing outreach into the community at large.

IT Associations for Women

  • The Association for Women in Computing is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in computing profession.

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  • The Computer Research Association's Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W) is an action oriented organization dedicated to increasing the number of women participating in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) research and education at all levels.

    IT Associations for Women
  • - NCWIT is a coalition of more than 170 prominent corporations, academic institutions, government agencies, and non-profits working to increase women's participation in information technology (IT).

    IT Associations for Women
  • WIT provides women in the technology community a networking and professional growth environment to develop relationships and create new opportunities.

    IT Associations for Women