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Welcome to the 4.A edition of the Info-Governance eNewsletter. As usual, I have the list of monthly activities of the IT and Governance associations in Puerto Rico. If you're interested, register on their web sites which I identify below.

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Technology and Governance News

The Puerto Rico Cloud Computing User Group (PRCCUG)

I am establishing the Puerto Rico Cloud Computing User Group. In this group we will have a forum to discuss cloud computing and related technologies. I hope to have periodic meetings where users and providers can meet to discuss this exciting new technology.

If you are interested in being part of this new group, please contact me. Let me know what your interests are and if you're willing to be part of the organizing committee. I hope to have our first meeting in September 2010. Access Wikipedia's definition of Cloud Computing and start understanding this new technology.

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 Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Association (CFE)

The Puerto Rico chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is a professional organization dedicated to fighting fraud and white-collar crime. Internationally, the association has over 25,000-members.

The Puerto Rico Chapter holds a monthly meeting the last Tuesday of the month except in July and December. The monthly meeting is held at the Cafeteria Ambiental, Edificion de Agencias Ambientales (DRNA, JCA) Cruz a Matos, Urbanizacion San Jose Industrial Park. More information.

Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Theme: "Deberes y Reaponsabilidades del Area de Delitos Contributivos (Evasion Contributiva)"
Speaker: Jose G. Ramirez Castro -Departamento de Hacienda
Time: 7:00am - 9:00pm
Place: Cafeteria Ambiental, Edificion de Agencias Ambientales (DRNA, JCA) Cruz a Matos, Urbanizacion San Jose Industrial Park.
Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Theme: Seminario: "Mi Empleado Me Roba"
Speaker: Various
Time: 7:30am - 5:30pm
Cost: Members - $145.00; Non Members - $165.00
CPE Credits: 8 hours.
Place: Condado Plaza, San Juan.
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, April 27, 2010
Theme: Audit Planning (Workshop)
Speaker: George Zambrana, CPA ; Heriberto Crespo, CIA, CPA
Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Cost: Members - 70.00; Non Members - 85.00
CPE Credits: 6 hours.
Place: Condado Plaza, San Juan.  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.

Date: Wednesday, April 28 to Friday March 30, 2010
Theme: "Project Mamagement" 42 Procesos para el Exito de Acuerdo con PMBOK
Speaker: Aileen H. Pacheco, MS, PMP
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Cost: $450.00
Place: Area Metro  More Information.
News from 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, April 28, 2010
Theme: Nativos e Inmigrantes en la Revolucion Technologica
Speaker: Dra. Myriam Burgos, Catedratica de la Universidad de Puerto Rico
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: Free
Place: Facilidades de Centennial, Salon de Conferencias, 1er piso, San Juan  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, April 28, 2010
Theme: Web Application Security
Speaker: Michael Shema, Reseach Engineer, Qualys
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: Members - Free; Non Members - $15
CPE Credits: 2 hours.
Place: Edif. COSVI Asset Management, 2nd Floor, 400 Americo Miranda Ave., San Juan, PR.  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, April 29, 2010
Theme: Information Security Risk Assessment: an IT Auditor's View
Speaker: Cristobal Lopez
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Cost: Members - Free; Non Members - $20.00
CPE Credits: 2 hours.
Place: BBVA, Hato Rey - Salón de Actividades, 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, April 29, 2010
Theme: Agile Project Management
Speaker: Maria Alvarado, PMP
Time: 6:00pm
Place: Johnny's Restaurant, San Juan.  More information.
News from Puerto Rico PASS - Professional Association of SQL Server

The Puerto Rico PASS Chapter is a volunteer and independent organization providing a community for SQL server professionals. Their mission is to provide members with a forum for education, facilitate networking and access to information, seminars and events.  More information.

Date: Thursday, May 6, 2010
Theme: SQL Server Fast Track DW - Getting the Best of SQL Server 2008 Scalability
Speaker: Jose Munoz, Senior Consultant, Microsoft Corp.
Time: 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Place: Microsoft Puerto Rico - Boriken Room - Microsoft Building, Metro Office Park Street 1 Lot 18 Suite 5000, Guaynabo PR. 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:

InfraGard - More information

Asociación de Ejecutivos de Cooperativas de Puerto Rico - More Information

itSMF - Puerto Rico Interest Group - More information
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