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Hi, welcome to the the May edition of this Newsletter. Again I'm presenting the monthly activities of the profesisonal organizations 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. ENJOY! Follow us on:
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| Institute of Internal Auditor's - "Tone at the Top" | |
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Read the March 2011 issue of "Tone-at-the-Top", here, a monthly periodical, issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors for Senior Management, Board of Directors and Audit Committees. It provides nuggets of information concerning risk, internal control, governance, ethics, and the changing role of internal auditing. If you wish to receive your personal copy, contact the pr@theiia.org. |
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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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View this month's Info-Governance Activities on Google Calendar. ************************ |
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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: | Wednesday, May 11, 2011 |
| Theme: | An Introduction of How to Create a Business Continuity Plan |
| Speaker: | Ana Terrada |
| Time: | 6:30pm |
| Cost: | Members - Free; Non Members - $15 |
| CPE Credits: | 2 hours. |
| Place: | BBVA, Hato Rey - Salón de Actividades, Primer Piso. More information. |
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News from the Project Management Institute (PMI) - Puerto Rico |
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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: | Friday, May 20, 2011 |
| Theme: | 1er PMI PR Brunch! |
| Speaker: | Various |
| Time: | 6:00pm |
| Place: | Johnny's Restaurant, San Juan. More information. |
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| Date: | Thursday, May 26, 2011 |
| Theme: | Destresas Interpersonales a la Luz de la Neurociencia y la Psicologia Social |
| Speaker: | Edwin Martinez |
| Time: | 6:00pm |
| Place: | Johnny's Restaurant, San Juan. 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: | Wenesday, May 25, 2011 |
| Theme: | Application Security... Why is this so important to your company? |
| Speaker: | Tim Lindsay |
| Time: | 6:30pm - 9:00pm |
| Cost: | Members - Free; Non Members - $20 |
| Place: | BBVA, Hato Rey - Salón de Actividades, Primer Piso. More information. |
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News from The Puerto Rico Cloud Computing (and Green Computing) User Group (PRCCUG) - More information |
| Date: | Thursday, May 26, 2011 |
| Theme: | Luncheon Meeting: Cloud Computing and Improving Productivity |
| Speaker: | Kevin Turner, Chief Operations Officer (COO), Microsoft Corp. |
| Time: | 11:30am - 2:30pm |
| Cost: | $75.00 - Must register through the PRCCUG website, HERE. |
| Place: | Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino; 200 Centro Convenciones Boulevard. |
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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: | Thursday, June 9, 2011 |
| Theme: | Issues in Domain Name Dispute Resolution |
| Speaker: | Scott Donahey, Esq |
| Time: | 6:00pm |
| Cost: | Free |
| Place: | Facilidades de Centennial, Salon de Conferencias, 1er piso, San Juan. More information. |
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News from PRiMEX |
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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. |
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News from "La Camara de Comercio de Puerto Rico" |
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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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News from the "Colegio de CPA de Puerto Rico" |
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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 Puerto Rico Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) |
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El PR-SBTDC Network opera en sociedad con la Administración Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA) y la Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico (UIPR) con el apoyo de la Compañía de Fomento Industrial (PRIDCO) y el municipio Aut ónomo de Caguas. El auspicio brindado por SBA no constituye un endoso expreso o implícito de los coauspiciadores o de los productos, opiniones o servicios de los participantes. Todos los programas ofrecidos por el PR-SBTDC son no discriminatorios. El PR-SBTDC ofrece acomodo razonable para personas con impedimentos, el cual debe solicitarse con dos semanas de antelación a la celebración de la actividad. More information. El PR-SBTDC ofrece varios adiesteramientos durante el mes. More information. |
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News from "The Compania de Comercio y Exportacion de Puerto Rico (CCE)" |
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La Compañía de Comercio y Exportación de Puerto Rico (CCE) es una corporacion publica bajo el Departamento de Desarrollo Economico y Comercio del Gobierno de Puerto Rico. Desde la elaboración del plan de negocios hasta la exportacion de productos y servicios, la CCE le guía paso a paso en el proceso de establecer y/o expandir su empresa. Ofrecemos orientacion, asistencia técnica y asesoramiento sobre fuentes de financiamiento, leyes aplicables al comercio, orientacion en planes de exportacion, educacion empresarial, incentivos para entre otros. More information. La CCE ofrece varios eventos durante el mes. More information. |
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| Public Service Announcement |
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News from the FBI San Juan Office |
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The FBI investigates all matters related to computer hacking, child pornography, internet fraud, intellectual property rights (IPR) and other cyber related criminal activity. If you or your company is a victim of a computer intrusion or computer crime, feel free to contact Special Agent Luis A Rivera Santana, FBI San Juan Cyber Squad (787) 772-2181. SA Luis A Rivera Santana |
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Other Professional Associations: |
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News from The Puerto Rico Cloud Computing (and Green Computing) User Group (PRCCUG) - 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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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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itSMF - Puerto Rico Interest Group - More information |
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