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From The Editor

Welcome to the 8th edition of Info-Governance for 2008. Most of the professional organizations have returned from their summer recess and are preparing an interesting schedule of monthly educational meetings and seminars. 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.

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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.

Date: Thursday, August 28, 2008
Theme: Risk Management
Speaker: Miguel Mercado, CISO, BPPR
Time: 7:00PM
Place: BBVA, Hato Rey, 1er Piso, Salon Conferencia 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.

Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Theme: Data Forensics
Speaker: Josam Bejas and Gabriel Romero, Global Learning and Consulting
Time: 6:30 PM
Place: FirstBank Main Offices 1519 Ponce de Leon Avenue 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.

Date: Thursday, August 21, 2008
Theme: "Competitividad Global, la Internet y el Rol de Puerto Rico"
Speaker: Joaquín Villamil, Presidente Estudios Tecnicos,Inc.
Time: 6:30PM
Place: Facilidades de ExecuTreain, Edificio Atrium en San Juan More information
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.

Date: Friday, August 22, 2008
Theme: 5to Simposio Anual - Detección, Prevención e Investigación de Fraude.
Speaker: Luis Rivera Santan, FBI; Eduardo Soria Rivera, CPA y Abogado, Scherrer Hernandez & Co.,LL
Time: 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Place: Embassy Suiets Hotel and Casino - Isla Verde, Carolina More information
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, August 26, 2008
Theme: "Cuando el Fraude ataca al Ciudadano; Las Pirámides, Cheques Falsos y Otros Trucos Usados para Timar la Ciudadanía"
Speaker: Maritza Ramos, CFE,
Time: 7:00PM
Place: Guardia Nacional de Puerta de Tierra, Restaurante Vista El Atlántico 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.

Date: Thursday, August 28, 2008
Theme: PM for Going Solar!
Speaker: Arq. Luis A. Pico, 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 "Colegio de CPA de Puerto Rico" has various monthly activities.   More information.

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.

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.

Puerto Rico PASS's next monthly activity for August has yet to be determined.

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.

itSMF's next monthly activity for August has yet to be determined.

Other Professional Associations:

Asociación de Ejecutivos de Cooperativas de Puerto Rico - More Information

InfraGard - More Information

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