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Welcome back from the 2009 vacation period and to sixth 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. If you no longer wish to receive the Info-Governance newsletter, unsubscribe.

 

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John R. Robles
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Technology and Governance News
News from the Information System Security Association (ISSA) - Puerto Rico
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, May 20, 2009
Theme: SANS Security 504 Hacker Techniques, Exploits & Incident Handling
Speaker: Peter Szczepankiewicz, Security Engineer IBM
Time: 6:30PM
Cost: ISSA Members - Free; Non-Members - $15.00
CPE Credits: 2 hours.
Place: Training Center - Banco Popular Ponce de Leon Ave. Stop 22 Floor 3 (Centro Europa Building)  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, May 28, 2009
Theme: Cibercrime
Speaker: Tomás Ortiz, Agente Especial Negociado Federal de Investigaciones - FBI
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Cost: Members - Free; Non Members - $20.00
CPE Credits: 2 hours.
Place: BBVA, Hato Rey - Salón de formaciones, Primer piso  More information.
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, May 20, 2009
Theme: Asamblea Anual : Recapacitando lo Basico
Speaker: Various
Time: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Cost: IIA Members - Free; Non-Members - $75.00
CPE Credits: 5 hours.
Place: Salon Yolanda Guerrero, Guaynabo.  More informationHoja de Registro.
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: Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Theme: "Integracion de Soluciones Tecnológicas Avanzadas en el Manejo de Documentos: Experiencias Prácticas"
Speaker: Jaime Romano Montero, Presidente, ACT
Time: 6:00PM
Place: Facilidades de Centennial - 1er piso, Salon de Conferencias, San Juan  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, May 28, 2009
Theme: Cibercrime
Speaker: Tomás Ortiz, Agente Especial Negociado Federal de Investigaciones - FBI
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Cost: Members - Free; Non Members - $20.00
CPE Credits: 2 hours.
Place: BBVA, Hato Rey - Salón de formaciones, Primer piso  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: Thursday, May 28, 2009
Theme: The Project Management Scorecard
Speaker: Néstor Figueroa, PMP
Time: 6:00PM
CPE Credits: 2 hours.
Place: Johnny's Restaurant, San Juan.  More information.
News from the Asociación de Ejecutivos de Cooperativas de Puerto Rico

This association provides professionals in Puerto Rican Cooperative enterprises with the training and capabilities to maintain management excellence.  More information.

Date: Friday, June 12, 2009
Theme: IV Simposio de Tecnologia en Cooperativas de Ahorro y Credito
Speaker: Various
Time: 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Cost: $165.00 p/p
CPE Credits: 5 hours.
Place: Embassy Suites Hotel, Isla Verde  More information.
News from PRiMEX

PRiMEX is a private non-profit organization, organized in 1986 through the initiative of Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO) and the Manufacturing Extension Partnersip (MEP), a program under the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). As a part of a national network, PRiMEX supports the needs of all Puerto Rico's small and medium enterprises (SME's) by providing services to improve their business processes.   More information.

PRiMEX 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 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:

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

InfraGard - More information

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

itSMF - Puerto Rico Interest Group - More information
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