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Welcome to the 5th edition of Info-Governance for 2008. I hope you enjoy the monthly list of activities of the IT and Governance associations in Puerto Rico and attend those activities of interest.

As always, please send suggestions and comments to jrobles@coqui.net or visit www.johnrrobles.com .

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John R. Robles
Editor
Professional Associations

An important part of this newsletter is the identification of professional associations that provide training and seminars to information technology, governance, security, and other professionals in Puerto Rico. We will publish all activities and seminars of these associations so that each professional can select which seminar or training to attend for their own professional growth, as well as, the accumulation of Continuing Professional Credits for their certification requirements.

News from ISACA Puerto Rico

ISACA Puerto Rico is the local chapter of ISACA an internacional association that serves IT Governance professionals. The local chapter was established in 1984 and currently has approximately 270 members. They offer the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)certifications. More information.

ISACA Puerto Rico's next monthly activity is as follows:

Date: Thursday, April 24, 2008
Theme: Business Continuity Under High Pressure
Speaker: Arnaldo Colon, BCP
Time: 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Place: Salon Multiusos A - 1er. Piso - Banco Bilbao Vizcaya
Members: Free
Non-Members: $20.00
Include: Delicious Buffet. More information
News from Information System Security Association (ISSA) - Puerto Rico

ISSA Puerto Rico is the local chapter of the Information Systems Security Association® (ISSA). ISSA is the largest international, not-for-profit association specifically for security professionals. It offers the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. More information.

The ISSA's next monthly activity is as follows:

Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Theme: IT Risk and Security Workshop
Speaker: ISSA Puerto Rico
Time: 6:30PM
Place: FirstBank Main Offices in Ponce de Leon 1519, 2nd Floor. More information
News from the Internet Society of Puerto Rico

ISOCPR is the Puerto Rico Chapter of the Internet Society. It serves professionals interested in the use, evolution and open development of the Internet for the benefit of all people in Puerto Rico and throughout the World. Created in the United States in 1992, the Internet Society is a non-profit entity dedicated to safeguarding the best interests of the Internet as well as stimulate its use throughout the globe. More information.

Internet Society of Puerto Rico's next monthly activity is as follows:

Date: Thursday, April 24, 2008
Theme: Informatica Comunitaria y Sociedad del Conocimiento en Puerto Rico Promoviendo la voz de la Sociedad Civil
Speaker: Dr. Jose Sanchez Lugo
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Place: ExecuTrain de Puerto Rico
Atrium Office Center. More information
News from Project Management Institute (PMI) - Puerto Rico

PMIPR is the Puerto Rico chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI). It was founded in 1998 and currently has over 300 members. It serves professionals that work or are interested in Project Management. More information.

PMIPR's next monthly activity is as follows:

Date: Thursday, April 24, 2008
Theme: The Secret Behind Successful Projects
Speaker: Ileana Sastre, PMP
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Johnny's Restaurant, San Juan. More information
News from "La Camara de Comercio de Puerto Rico"

La mision de La Camara de Comercio de Puerto Rico es fortalecer el desarrollo de sus socios proveyendo conocimientos, representatividad multisectorial y protegiendo los valores y fundamentos de la libre empresa. More information.

The "La Camara de Comercio de Puerto Rico" has various monthly activities. More information

News from the "Colegio de CPA de Puerto Rico"

IThe “Colegio de CPA de Puerto Rico” was established by law in 1973. It serves all persons practicing public accounting are obligated to be members of the “Colegio”. It provides training and services to promote professional excellence. More information.

The "Colegio de CPA de Puerto Rico" has various monthly activities. More information.

The "Colegio de CPA de Puerto Rico" also has various monthly Seminars. More information.

News from "Asociacion de Ejecutivos de Cooperativas de Puerto Rico"

This association provides professionals in Puerto Rican Cooperative enterprises with the training and capabilities to maintain management excellence. More information.

A la fecha de hoy la asociación no tiene actividades anunciadas para lo que queda del mes.

News from The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Association (CFE)

The Puerto Rico chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is a professional organization dedicated to fighting fraud and white-collar crime. Internationally, the association has over 25,000-members.

The Puerto Rico Chapter holds a monthly meeting the last Tuesday of the month except in July and December. The monthly meeting is held at the National Guard, Restaurant Vista El Atlántico, Puerta de Tierra, San Juan. More information.

A la fecha de hoy la asociación no tiene actividades anunciadas para lo que queda del mes.

News from The Institute of Internal Auditors - Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rico chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors was founded in 1973. It serves internal audit professionals in municipal, state and federal government as well as private corporations and financial institutions. More information.

A la fecha de hoy la asociación no tiene actividades anunciadas para lo que queda del mes.

News from InfraGard

InfraGard is a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) program that began in the Cleveland Field Office in 1996. It was a local effort to gain support from the information technology industry and academia for the FBI’s investigative efforts in the cyber arena. The Puerto Rico chapter has been active for 1 year. More information. To request membership go here.

A la fecha de hoy la asociación no tiene actividades anunciadas para lo que queda del mes.

News from itSMF - Puerto Rico Interest Group

Another technical group has been founded - the itSMF Puerto Rico Local Interest Group. It is dedicated to advancing the concepts of IT Service Management in Puerto Rico. More information.

A la fecha de hoy la asociación no tiene actividades anunciadas para lo que queda del mes.

News from Puerto Rico PASS - Professional Association of SQL Server

The Puerto Rico PASS Chapter is a volunteer and independent organization providing a community for SQL server professionals. Their mission is to provide members with a forum for education, facilitate networking and access to information, seminars and events. More information.

A la fecha de hoy la asociación no tiene actividades anunciadas para lo que queda del mes.

News from AIIM - The Enterprise Content Management Association - Puerto Rico

For over 60 years, AIIM - The Enterprise Content Management Association has been a neutral and unbiased source for helping individuals and organizations understand the challenges associated with managing documents, content, records, and business processes. AIIM is the international authority on Enterprise Content Management (ECM), including users, suppliers, and the related channels. More information.

A la fecha de hoy la asociación no tiene actividades anunciadas para lo que queda del mes.

News from APSEI - Asoc. Profesionales Sistemas Electronicos de Informacion.

For Aditional information on APSEI, Please contact the following person.

Jose Seguin, Presidente Jorge Berrios, Secretario Rodolfo Ramos, Tesorero presidente.apsei@gmail.com secretario.apsei@gmail.com tesorero.apsei@gmail.com

A la fecha de hoy la asociación no tiene actividades anunciadas para lo que queda del mes.

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