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| From The Editor | |
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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 Editor |
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| Technology and Governance News |
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Business Continuity Planning - Pandemic and the AH1N1 Flu It is very important that you remain informed of this serious health issue. I am providing a listing of sites that I think you should monitor on a daily basis until this health emergency is resolved. The sites are the following: |
| PandemicFlu.gov | |
| The Center for Disease Control (CDC) |
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| P.R. Department of Health - Portal de Salud | |
| P.R. Department of Health - Pandemia de Influenza | |
| PandemicFlu.gov’s Puerto Rico Site |
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El Nuevo Dia - related sites |
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| Aclara tus dudas sobre el contagio de AH1N1 | |
| La influenza H1N1 y tu |
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| Appendix D: Pandemic Planning | |
| Plan & Prepare | |
| Law Enforcement Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist |
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Business Continuity Planning - Hurricanes - 2009 |
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| Professional Associations | |
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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: | Saturday, August 1, 2009 to October 10, 2009 |
| Theme: | CISSP 2009 Review Course |
| Speaker: | Various |
| Time: | Classes will be held on Saturdays from 8:30am - 12:30pm |
| Cost: | $300 - Includes: Text Book (CISSP Certification All-in-One Exam Guide), course slides, snacks, and conference |
| CPE Credits: | 40 hours. |
| Place: | Universidad del Este Recinto Principal, Carolina, PR. More information. |
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| Date: | November 2009 |
| Theme: | CISSP Exam |
| Cost: | $549.00 (ISC2 Examination Fee) |
| Place: | To Be Announced. More information. |
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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: | August 5, 2009 to August 28, 2009 (CISA/CISM Review Registration dates) |
| Theme: | CISA/CISM 2009 Fall Review Courses |
| Speaker: | Instructors Will Be Announced |
| Time: | Classes will be held on Saturdays, 8:30am to 12:30pm (Starting Sept. 5, 2009) |
| Cost: | Members - $895.00; Non Members - $995.00 Students - $600.00 |
| CPE Credits: | 40 hours. |
| Place: | Centro Informatica y Telecomunicaciones (CIT). Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Recinto Metropolitano. More information. |
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| Date: | Thursday, August 27, 2009 |
| Theme: | Implementing Risk Management in your IT Proyects |
| Speaker: | Miguel Colon Pacheco, CISA, CISM, CBM. |
| Time: | 7:00 - 9:00pm |
| Cost: | Members - Free; Non Members - $20.00 |
| CPE Credits: | 2 hours. |
| Place: | BBVA, Hato Rey - Salón de Formaciones, Primer Piso. More information. |
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| Date: | Saturday, December 12, 2009 |
| Theme: | CISA/CISM Examination |
| Cost: | Members - $345.00; Non Members - $475.00 |
| Place: | To Be Annouced. More information. |
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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, August 27, 2009 |
| Theme: | El Lider del Futuro: La Vision de una Nueva Era |
| Speaker: | Prof. Orville M. Disdier |
| Time: | 6:00pm |
| Place: | Johnny's Restaurant, San Juan. More information. |
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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. |
| Date: | August 20, 2009 |
| Theme: | Reenfocando las Ventas: Como Enfrentar el Estado Economico Actual |
| Place: | Area Metro. More Information. |
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| Date: | August 27, 2009 |
| Theme: | Manejo Efectivo de Tiempo y Prioridades |
| Place: | Guaynabo. More Information. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Other Professional Associations: |
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Internet Society of Puerto Rico - More information |
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The Institute of Internal Auditors - Puerto Rico - More information |
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Asociación de Ejecutivos de Cooperativas de Puerto Rico - More Information |
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Puerto Rico PASS - Professional Association of SQL Server - More information |
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The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Association (CFE) -
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InfraGard - More information |
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itSMF - Puerto Rico Interest Group - More information |
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