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From The Editor

Welcome to the second edition of the Info-Governance eNewsletter. It has the list of monthly activities of the IT and Governance associations in Puerto Rico.

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

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John R. Robles
Editor
Institute of Internal Auditor's - "Tone at the Top"

 Read the February 2009 issue of "Tone-at-the-Top", here, a  monthly periodical, issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors for Senior  Management, Board of Directors and Audit Committees. It provides nuggets of  information concerning risk, internal control, governance, ethics, and the  changing role of internal auditing. If you wish to receive your personal copy,  contact the 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.

Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009
Theme: GRC - Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Speaker: Grau Bonet, President, Eniac Corp
Time: 6:00PM
Place: BBVA, Hato Rey, 1er Piso, Salon Conferencia  More information.
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009
Theme: Spring 2009 CISA & CISM Review Course
Speaker: Various
Time: 8:30AM
Place: Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Recinto Metropolitano.  More information.
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, February 11, 2009
Theme: Balanceando Beneficios y Riesgos en la Implantacion de Tecnologias Web 2.0 en la Empresa
Speaker: Eliut Flores, Ph.D, President, KManagement, Inc.
Time: 6:30PM
Place: Salon de Formacion, 4to Piso, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, Hato Rey. More information
The PRdotNet Community

This group has the goal of providing professional growth and .Net technologies learning.  More information.

Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Theme: Silverlight 2.0
Speaker: Various
Time: 6:00PM
Place: Edificio Microsoft, Metro Office Park, Guaynabo.  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: Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Theme: "Mesa Redonda"
Speaker: Various
Time: 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Place: Universidad Interamericana de Bayamón, Salon de Multiusos More information
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, February 26, 2009
Theme: Program Management Office: Cultural & Process Change in First Bank
Speaker: Julio Rivas
Time: 6:00PM
Place: Johnny's Restaurant, San Juan.  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 "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 "Camara de Comercio de Puerto Rico" has various monthly activities.   More information.

Other Professional Associations:

News from The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Association (CFE) - More information

News from InfraGard - More information

Internet Society of Puerto Rico - More information

Asociación de Ejecutivos de Cooperativas de Puerto Rico - More Information

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

itSMF - Puerto Rico Interest Group - More information
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