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From The Editor

Welcome to the third 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
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 the 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, March 11, 2009
Theme: PCI for Dummies
Speaker: Robert Vega, CISSP, Qualys, Inc.
Time: 6:30PM
Place: Salon de Formacion, 4to Piso, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, Hato Rey. More information
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, March 26, 2009
Theme: The IIA's New International Professional Practice Framework: An Overview From the IT Auditor's Perspective
Speaker: Lolita Vargas, CISA, CPA
Time: 6:00PM
Place: BBVA, Hato Rey, 1er Piso, Salon Conferencia  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, March 26, 2009
Theme: "Gente: éxito o fracaso de un proyecto..."
Speaker: Margarita Espinosa
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:

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

The Institute of Internal Auditors - Puerto Rico - More information

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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