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From The Editor

Welcome to the 7th 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
Technology and Governance News

Ya comenzamos con la temporada de huracanes en Puerto Rico que dura desde el 1 de junio hasta el 30 de noviembre.

Aquí están Diez Cosas (+1) para Hacer en la Preparación para la Temporada de Huracanes.

Aquí están Diez Cosas (+2) para Hacer Cuando se Emite el Aviso de Huracanes para Puerto Rico.

Institute of Internal Auditor's - "Tone at the Top"

This month's "Tone at the Top" from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) provides nuggets of information concerning risk, internal control, governance, ethics, and the changing role of internal auditing. Read this month's edition. If you wish to receive your personal copy, contact the IIA at pr@theiia.org.

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.

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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 will be taking a summer recess
during the months of June and July. They will resume
their monthly educational meetings in August 2008.

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.

Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Theme: Apuntes Epistemológicos en las Ciencias de Seguridad, una Perspectiva Post Moderna
Speaker: Dr. Ralph Otero, CFE
Time: 7:00PM
Place: Guardia Nacional de Puerta de Tierra, Restaurante Vista El Atlántico
Members: $20.00 (dinner included)
Non-Members: $25.00 (dinner included)   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, June 26, 2008
Theme: Project Management in the Toyota Production System (LEAN)
Speaker: Dave Cortes, PE, BBm PMP
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Johnny's Restaurant, San Juan.   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, June 26, 2008
Theme: ¡Que no se Roben tus Ideas!: Lo que Debes Saber Sobre la Protección de Propiedad Intelectual
Speaker: Lcdo. Eugenio J. Torres-Oyola, Socio Feraiouli, Torres, Marchand & Rovira, P.S.C.
Place: ExecuTrain de Puerto Rico, Atrium Office Center, 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" next monthly activity is as follows:

Date: June 26-29, 2008
Theme: Convención 2008: "Liderando la Transformación de Puerto Rico"
Place: Wyndham Río Mar Spa & Resort   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.

ISSA Puerto Rico will be taking a summer recess
during the months of June and July. They will resume
their monthly educational meetings in August 2008.

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 the "Colegio de CPA de Puerto Rico"

The “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.

Other Professional Associations:

Asociación de Ejecutivos de Cooperativas de Puerto Rico - More Information

InfraGard - More Information

itSMF - Puerto Rico Interest Group - More Information

Puerto Rico PASS - Professional Association of SQL Server - More Information

AIIM - The Enterprise Content Management Association - Puerto Rico - More Information
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