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Hi, welcome to the the August edition of this Newsletter. Again I'm presenting the monthly activities of the profesisonal organizations in Puerto Rico. After the summer vacation, they have resumed their monthly activities. I hope you find these activities interesting and can attend some of them. They all provide for interesting networking and can improve your professional growth. 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: Info-Governance John R. Robles and Assoc. |
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 International Institute of Business Analysis - Puerto Rico |
The IIBA Puerto Rico chapter is newest professional association in Puerto Rico. The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) was established in March 2004. The IIBA Puerto Rico chapter got its charter on April 11, 2011. This announcement invites you to the inaugural cermonies of the IIBA Puerto Rico chapter. More information. |
Date: | Thursday, August 11, 2011 |
Theme: | Towards Certification |
Speakers: | Epi Badillo, President, IIBA Puerto Rico |
Time: | 6:30pm |
Cost: | Members - Free; Non-Members - $10.00 |
Place: | Microsoft Offices, City View Plaza, Tower I. More information. |
Register: | Register at: president@puertorico.theiiba.org |
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: | Friday, August 19, 2011 |
Theme: | 1er PMI PR Brunch! |
Speaker: | Various |
Time: | 7:30am - 2:00pm |
Cost: | Members - Free; Non-Members - $20.00; Students - $10.00 |
Place: | Faro Convention Center, Aguadilla, PR. More information. |
News from The Puerto Rico Cloud Computing (and Green Computing) User Group (PRCCUG) |
The Puerto Rico Cloud Compuiting (and Green Computing) User Group (PRCCUG) has the purpose of presenting the technologies, features, benefits, and risks of this relatively new technology. PRCCUG has as its audience, interested persons in government, as wellas, private enterprises. It is dedicateded to having stimulating discussions and presentation of cloud coputing and green computing in Puerto Rico. More information |
Date: | Tuesday, August 23, 2011 |
Theme: | Extracting Economic Value from the Cloud |
Speaker: | Danny Farber and Rossano Moraes, VP Virtualization and Service Automation Business Unit, CA Technologies |
Time: | 6:00pm |
Cost: | Free of charge |
Place: | Edif. BBVA, Salones A & B, 1er Piso, Hato Rey |
Register: | Register, HERE. |
Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. |
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, August 24, 2011 |
Theme: | 10 Things IT Can Do Today To Get More Resources |
Speaker: | VARONIS |
Time: | 6:30pm |
Cost: | Members - Free; Non Members - $15 |
CPE Credits: | 2 hours. |
Place: | BBVA, Hato Rey - Salón de Actividades, Primer Piso. More information. |
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: | Thursday, August 25, 2011 |
Theme: | Internet Service Delivery: The Banking Perspective |
Speaker: | Various |
Time: | 8:00am - 10:00am |
Cost: | Free |
Place: | Microsoft Offices, City View Plaza, Tower I. 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: | Monday to Wednesday, October 3 to 5, 2011 |
Theme: | Conferencia Latinoamericaca de Auditoria, Control y Seguridad |
Speaker: | Various |
Time: | 8:30am - 6:00pm |
Cost: | Members - $1000; Non Members - $1200 |
Place: | Caribe Hilton, San Juan, PR. More information. |
Date: | Wednesday and Thursday, October 5 and 6, 2011 |
Theme: | Conferencia Latinoamericaca de Seguridad de la Informacion y Administgracion del Riesgo |
Speaker: | Various |
Time: | 7:30am - 6:00pm |
Cost: | Members - $800; Non Members - $1000 |
Place: | Caribe Hilton, San Juan, PR. 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 "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. |
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 Puerto Rico Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) |
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. |
News from "The Compania de Comercio y Exportacion de Puerto Rico (CCE)" |
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. |
Public Service Announcement |
News from the FBI San Juan Office |
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 |
Other Professional Associations: |
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Association (CFE) -
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InfraGard - More information |
The Institute of Internal Auditors - Puerto Rico - More information |
Asociación de Ejecutivos de Cooperativas de Puerto Rico - More Information |
itSMF - Puerto Rico Interest Group - More information |
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