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ISACA got its
start in 1967, when a small group of
individuals with similar jobs—auditing
controls in the computer systems that
were becoming increasingly critical to
the operations of their
organizations—sat down to discuss the
need for a centralized source of
information and guidance in the field.
In 1969, the group formalized,
incorporating as the EDP Auditors
Association. In 1976 the association
formed an education foundation to
undertake large-scale research efforts
to expand the knowledge and value of the
IT governance and control field.
Today, ISACA’s membership—more than
65,000 strong worldwide—is characterized
by its diversity. Members live and work
in more than 140 countries and cover a
variety of professional IT-related
positions—to name just a few, IS
auditor, consultant, educator, IS
security professional, regulator, chief
information officer and internal
auditor. Some are new to the field,
others are at middle management levels
and still others are in the most senior
ranks. They work in nearly all industry
categories, including financial and
banking, public accounting, government
and the public sector, utilities and
manufacturing. This diversity enables
members to learn from each other, and
exchange widely divergent viewpoints on
a variety of professional topics. It has
long been considered one of ISACA’s
strengths. Previously known as the
Information Systems Audit and Control
Association, ISACA now goes by its
acronym only, to reflect the broad range
of IT governance professionals it
serves. [ More
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ISACA Puerto
Rico is the local chapter of ISACA,
an international association that
serves IT Governance professionals.
The local chapter was established in
1984 and currently has approximately
270 members. As well as organizing
educational activities, ISACA Puerto
Rico also offers Examination Reviews
for the Certified Information
Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified
Information Security Manager (CISM)
certifications.
Chapter Objectives and Mission
The primary
purpose of the Association is to
promote the education of individuals
for the improvement and development
of their capabilities relating to
the auditing of and/or management
consulting in the field of
Information Systems audit and
control.
More
specifically, the objectives of the
Association are:
a. to promote the
education of and help expand the
knowledge and skills of its
members in the interrelated
fields of Auditing and
Information Systems audit and
control;
b. to encourage a
free exchange of Information
Systems audit and control
techniques, approaches, and
problem solving by its members;
c. to promote
adequate communication to keep
members abreast of current
events in Information Systems
audit and control that can be
beneficial to them and their
employers; and
d. to communicate
to management, auditors, and to
Information Systems
professionals the importance of
establishing controls necessary
to ensure the effective
organization and utilization of
information systems resources.
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