Announcements
Security Scholarship
EC-Council is a vendor neutral, IT Security certification
body with over 22,000 certified members and over 60,000 student
members in 60 countries. (http://www.eccouncil.org)
EC-COuncil recently launched EC-Council| Secure Aid™,
a US $100,000 scholarship program to empower and aid those
that
have been affected by the global economic crisis, regardless
of a security professional's certification affiliation and
aims to support national and global security measures on combating
cyber crime and cyber terrorism.
Our organizations are similar as we promote resource sharing,
networking and advocacy to the benefit of the security community.
Therefore, we are hopeful of your support to encourage your
members to apply.
Click HERE to
find out about Secure Aid. Alternatively, please email me at dawne@eccouncil.org for
more information.
ISACA® Updates 10 IT Audit Programs
Rolling Meadows, IL, USA (5 February 2009)—ISACA has updated
10 key information technology (IT) audit/assurance programs that serve
as road maps to help organizations improve controls and protect the
privacy and security of their IT.
ISACA’s IT audit/assurance programs are used by enterprises around
the world. The updated programs are based on ISACA’s IT Assurance
Framework (ITAF), available as a free download at www.isaca.org/itaf.
ITAF provides a single source from which IT audit and assurance professionals
can seek guidance, research policies and procedures, obtain audit and
assurance programs, and develop effective reports.
“IT audit and assurance professionals face a variety of audit
assignments and constantly evolving regulations and good practices,” said
Greg Grocholski, chair of ISACA’s Assurance Committee. “ISACA’s
Audit/Assurance Programs help them succeed in any type of IT audit.”
The updated audit/assurance programs are:
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Change Management
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Generic Application
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Identity Management
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IT Continuity Planning
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Network Perimeter Security
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Outsourced IT Environments
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Security Incident Management
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Systems Development and Project Management
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UNIX/LINUX Operating System Security
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z/OS Security
Each program is designed for use by Certified Information Systems Auditors
(CISAs) and IT assurance professionals with experience in the topic
covered by the program.
All 10 programs are available as free downloads for ISACA members at
www.isaca.org/assurance. Nonmembers can purchase electronic copies from
the ISACA Bookstore (www.isaca.org/bookstore) for US $45 each. Additional
audit programs are currently being updated and will be released later
this year.
With more than 86,000 constituents in more than 160 countries, ISACA
(www.isaca.org) is a recognized worldwide leader in IT governance, control,
security and assurance. Founded in 1969, ISACA sponsors international
conferences, publishes the ISACA Journal, and develops international
information systems auditing and control standards. It also administers
the CISA designation, earned by more than 60,000 professionals since
1978; the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) designation,
earned by more than 10,000 professionals since 2002; and the new Certified
in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) designation.
Resources and Downloads
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Click here to access ISACA
Downloads:
File access may require you to log in or to be an
ISACA member ( Join
now). If you do not
already have a site login, you can obtain one free
of charge by providing the required information when
logging in. A new login can be created
by following the links when you attempt to
access a file that requires
you to be logged in.
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Click here to
access information on ISACA Professional Resources:
The IT Governance Institute maintains a goal of assisting enterprise
leaders in their responsibility to make IT successful in
supporting the enterprise's mission and goals. One way
it addresses that goal
is by compiling information—both its own original research
and the research results of others—on IT governance and related
topics. The Resource Center includes articles, white papers,
slide presentations, survey results, links and other resources
to assist
those who wish to learn how to implement and improve IT
governance within their own enterprise.
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Click here to access the ISACA
Bookstore:
The ISACA Bookstore contains an extensive selection
of audit and governance related materials. Exam reference
materials are also available. Books can be
browsed by category. ISACA members receive a discount.
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