RSS Feed Creator (Unlicensed) 18 Feb 2009 22:03:49 GMT The latest news and announcements from ISACA and the IT Governance Institute http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=62&ContentID=41745 en As information security has matured into its own discipline, many new career opportunities have surfaced. To help more hiring managers define these job positions and required skills, ISACA—a nonprofit association serving more than 86,000 information security, assurance and IT governance professionals in 160 countries—has published Portuguese and Spanish editions of its Defining Information Security Manager Position Requirements: Guidance for Executives and Managers guide. 8 Feb 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=55419&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 ISACA’s European Computer Audit, Control and Security Conference (EuroCACS) is the must-attend, hot-topic event for IT audit, security and governance professionals in Europe. It attracts the best and brightest with its content-rich and thought-provoking sessions that delve into some of the biggest challenges facing IT professionals. ISACA’s EuroCACS Conference will be held 21-24 March 2010 at the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus, Budapest, Hungary. 4 Feb 2010 19:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=55418&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 IT departments play critical roles not only in the achievement of business goals and objectives, but in the overall security of enterprises, as well. To help IT audit, security and governance professionals learn new strategies and solutions, ISACA will host Training Week in Dallas, Texas, USA, from 22-26 March 2010, at the InterContinental Dallas. 2 Feb 2010 19:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=55385&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 ISACA’s new Portuguese edition of the COBIT 4.1 framework makes the authoritative, international set of generally accepted IT governance practices more accessible worldwide. COBIT 4.1 helps business and IT professionals increase the value of IT and reduce related risks. 27 Jan 2010 19:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=55287&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 ISACA, a nonprofit association serving 86,000 information technology (IT) governance, security and assurance professionals around the world, has announced its 2010 conference schedule. With members in 160 countries, ISACA offers education and networking opportunities around the world. 20 Jan 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=55058&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 ISACA, a global association of 86,000 IT audit, risk, governance and security professionals, is responding to market demand by introducing a new risk-related certification. The Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) designation is for IT professionals who identify and manage risks through the development, implementation and maintenance of information systems (IS) controls. These professionals help enterprises accomplish business objectives such as effective and efficient operations, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with regulatory requirements. 13 Jan 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=54825&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 ISACA, a global association of 86,000 IT and business professionals, will feature keynote speaker Cynthia Cooper at its 2010 North America Computer Audit, Control and Security (CACS) conference in Chicago. Cooper will deliver her presentation, titled Ethical Leadership in the 21st Century, on 18 April 2010 and will share observations from her time at WorldCom, where she and her team unraveled one of the largest corporate frauds in history. 29 Dec 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=54507&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 Robert Stroud, international vice president of ISACA and vice president of service management at CA Inc. cautions organizations to watch out for five IT governance traps. He will share tips on how to avoid these traps at the Asia-Pacific Computer Audit, Control and Security (CACS) Conference in Mumbai, which will be held 22-23 February 2010. 18 Dec 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=54313&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 ISACA, a professional association and worldwide leader in IT governance, control, security and assurance, has engaged Professional Examination Service (PES) to conduct an international job practice analysis that will form the basis of the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) examination beginning in June 2011. 16 Dec 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=54251&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 ISACA has been named a finalist in the 2010 SC Awards for outstanding achievement in information technology (IT) security. Its Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification was recognized in the Professional Award category of Best Professional Certification Program. 15 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=54224&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 ISACA today announced the release of Risk IT: Based on COBIT®, the first global IT-related risk framework to provide a comprehensive view of the business risks associated with IT initiatives. Risk IT builds on ISACA’s globally recognized COBIT framework for IT governance to provide a missing link between conventional enterprise risk management and IT risk management and control. 8 Dec 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=54048&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 Responding to a spike in identity theft and increasing storage of personal information on portable devices, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants have expanded Generally Accepted Privacy Principles to include protocols for securing personal information. 7 Dec 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=54123&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 Three-quarters of businesses consider IT governance to be an integral part of enterprise governance, but the overall maturity is still relatively low, according to An Executive View of IT Governance, an IT Governance Institute survey of 250 non-IT executives in 22 countries. Clearly enterprises-whether public or private, large or small-increasingly understand that IT is a strategic asset and important contributor to economic success, yet many still are not taking full advantage of this important strategic asset. 30 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=53519&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 China expansion plan enables better training of mainland professionals in IT auditing, security, control and governance to help sustain economic growth. The Hong Kong Chapter of ISACA, a leading global association of 86,000 information technology governance professionals, has expanded to include 1,700 members from mainland China, bringing its total membership to 3,500. 24 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=53456&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 ISACA, the not-for profit IT security, governance and assurance association with more than 80,000 members worldwide, has revealed that the keynote speaker for its world-leading European Computer Audit, Control and Security (EuroCACS) Conference will be Dániel Némethy, general manager of the KBC Global Services branch in Hungary and CIO of Hungarian Kereskedelmi és Hitelbank (K&H Bank). 4 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=53183&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 Cloud computing is rapidly becoming a business information technology (IT) buzz word, but there is still much debate on what exactly it is and how it benefits enterprises. A new white paper from ISACA, a nonprofit association of 86,000 global information technology professionals, clearly describes how enterprises can achieve greater efficiencies and mitigate new risks associated with cloud computing. The white paper, Cloud Computing: Business Benefits with Security, Governance and Assurance Perspectives, is available as a free download from www.isaca.org/cloud. 29 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=53049&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 Employees plan to spend nearly two full working days (14.4 hours) on average shopping online from a work computer this holiday season, according to a survey conducted on behalf of ISACA, a nonprofit association of 86,000 information technology (IT) professionals. One in 10 plans to spend at least 30 hours shopping online at work. Convenience (34%) and boredom (23%) are the biggest motivators, according to those polled. 21 Oct 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=52923&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 ISACA—a global association serving more than 86,000 IT governance professionals—will host its first virtual conference on Tuesday, 3 November 2009. The event, which will be held in partnership with SearchCompliance.com, is titled GRC and IT: Frameworks, Controls and Implementations, and registration is free. 13 Oct 2009 19:30:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=52853&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 ISACA, the not-for profit IT security, governance and assurance association with more than 86,000 constituents worldwide, is hosting key global security and web fraud experts at a three-day conference in Amsterdam from 9-11 November 2009. 12 Oct 2009 18:30:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=52842&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, ISACA has achieved an additional milestone in 2009—certifying the 70,000th Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) since the credential’s inception in 1978. During this time, the certification has seen consistent annual growth, and to meet demand, ISACA now offers the CISA exam twice annually in 11 languages and at more than 200 locations around the world. 29 Sep 2009 17:30:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=52424&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 ISACA, a global association of 86,000 IT governance professionals, has released a third edition of its in-demand Security, Audit and Control Features SAP® ERP. The new edition enables assurance, security and risk professionals to evaluate risks and controls in existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations and facilitates the design and building of controls into system upgrades and enhancements. 17 Sep 2009 19:30:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=52287&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 Recent events, corporate scandals, government regulations and changes in the business environment have increased the importance of IS audit and affected the methodologies that auditors use. To reflect the growing demands of the field and help universities develop and update relevant courses, ISACA has released a second edition of its Model Curriculum for IS Audit and Control. 15 Sep 2009 19:30:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=52263&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 In a tight job market, pursuing continuing education to stay up to date and stand out from the crowd is critical. To help IT audit, security and governance professionals learn new strategies and solutions, ISACA will host Training Week in San Francisco, California, USA, from 2-6 November 2009, at the Parc55 Hotel San Francisco. 2 Sep 2009 19:30:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=52044&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 ISACA, a global association of 86,000 IT security, governance and assurance professionals, will lead two workshops for information security managers at the CSI 2009 Annual Conference in the Washington DC area (National Harbor, Maryland). 1 Sep 2009 19:30:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=52074&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5