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Welcome to the 10th edition of the Info-Governance eNewsletter. ISSA and ISACA have their annual symposiums. If you're interested, register on their web sites which I identify below. As usual, I also have the list of monthly activities of the IT and Governance associations in Puerto Rico.

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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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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: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Theme: Second Annual Conference
Speaker: Various
Time: 7:30am - 3:30pm
Cost: Members - Free; Non Members - Free
CPE Credits: 5 hours.
Place: Bankers Club, Popular Center, 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: Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Theme: From COSO to GAIT: Current Trends in Enterprise IT Risk Management
Speaker: Lolita Vargas, CPA, CISA
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Cost: Members - Free; Non Members - $20.00
CPE Credits: 2 hours.
Place: BBVA, Hato Rey - Salón de Formaciones, Primer Piso.  More information here and here.
Date: Friday, December 4, 2009 to Saturday, December 5, 2009
Theme: 2do Simposio Internacional
Speaker: Various
Time: Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm; Saturday, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: More information.
Place: Hotel Intercontinental San Juan Resort & Casino.  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: Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Theme: Round Table: Audit Planning
Speaker: Various
Time: TBA
Cost: Members - $20.00; Non Members - $25.00
Place: Condado Plaza, San Juan.  More information.
News from the 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: Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Theme: Profesionalismo Proactivo, Energico, Interdependiemte y Compasivo
Speaker: Fidel Rodriguez
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 educational activities.  More information.

The "Colegio de CPA de Puerto Rico" also has various monthly Information Systems 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:

Internet Society of Puerto Rico - More information

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

PRiMEX - More information

Asociación de Ejecutivos de Cooperativas de Puerto Rico - More Information

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

InfraGard - More information

itSMF - Puerto Rico Interest Group - More information
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