21 November 2013: Dr. Itamara Lochard, Director of MIIS CySec, was invited by founder CPT (US) Joe Billingsley to become a permanent member of the Military Cyber Professionals Association (MCPA) to include their STEP efforts to increase cyber security awareness in the United States and provide mentorship. MIIS CySec has partnered with MCPA and will be working closely with the Monterey chapter which is affiliated with the Naval Postgraduate School.