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 To help IT audit, security and governance professionals learn new strategies and solutions to stay ahead of the trends in a competitive environment, ISACA will host Training Week in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, from 24-28 May 2010, at The Westin Charlotte. 15 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=56295&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) credential, one of the globally recognized professional designations from ISACA, continues its growth at a record pace. ISACA, a nonprofit association of IT governance, security and assurance professionals, recently reached a milestone by certifying the 75,000th CISA. 11 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=56211&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 To help support assurance reviews focused on IT-related business investments, ISACA has released a new guide titled Value Management Guidance for Assurance Professionals: Using Val IT 2.0. 2 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=56003&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfmm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 With more than 100 million users, Microsoft’s SharePoint is widely used as a cost-effective platform for helping employees work efficiently and productively. But as its use increases dramatically, companies around the world need to properly control and manage the risks associated with SharePoint. 2 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=55971&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 Val IT 2.0, Available as Free Download, Helps Increase Value of IT-related Investments. ISACA, a global association of more than 86,000 IT governance, audit and security professionals, has published a Japanese edition of its Val IT 2.0 framework. Val IT 2.0 is a set of proven practices to help enterprises realize value from their investments in information technology and IT-enabled change. Enterprise Value: Governance of IT Investments, The Val IT Framework 2.0 broadens the scope of the first edition of Val IT to encompass all IT expenditures including ongoing IT services, assets and other resources. The new edition adds depth through management guidelines that provide greater detail on the Val IT processes and key management practices, as well as maturity models for each Val IT domain. 26 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=55913&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 Information technology (IT) professionals in Bahrain have formed a new chapter of ISACA, a nonprofit IT assurance, security and governance association serving more than 86,000 professionals in 160 countries. ISACA now has 186 chapters worldwide. 25 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=55896&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 Cynthia Cooper, a TIME Person of the Year and CEO of The CooperGroup, LLC, will present on ethical leadership in the 21st century at the 40th annual North America Computer Audit, Control and Security Conference (CACS) in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Cooper will discuss lessons learned from the recent financial crisis and corporate scandals and share her experiences at WorldCom, where she and her team unraveled one of the largest corporate frauds in history. 23 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=55779&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 Despite the tough economy, one in three IT professionals in India believes that companies should take bigger risks with business projects related to information technology (IT). According to a survey of 463 IT professionals in India, their companies should take on riskier projects that often have a higher return on investment. Conducted by ISACA, a global association of 86,000 IT governance, security and assurance professionals, the survey found that more than one-third (34.4 percent) of respondents believe that their own organizations are too risk-averse and may be missing out on opportunities to increase value. 17 Feb 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=Press_Releases1&CONTENTID=55763&TEMPLATE=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm 168A98DD-5951-435D-B801-FF026D3BC75XU5 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