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Happy New Year and welcome to 2012! I hope you all had some time to relax with friends and family during the holiday season and found a way to enjoy some well deserved time off. January is here, and we welcome it with our annual joint meeting with the IIA. It is a great time to network with our friends from the non-IT side of the audit profession. This month’s program includes FBI Special Agent Miquel Clarke speaking on Cyber Matters, 2011 and Beyond. We will be at maximum capacity at Cityplace, and ISACA's allocation of seats has already sold out. But if you want to be on our "wait list" for any cancellations, please e-mail reservations@isacantx.org up through January 3rd. Our February meeting is also a "can't miss event" as we will be hosting ISACA International’s President, Ken Vander Wal, as our luncheon speaker. We will also have a session featuring a member of the PCAOB Board of Directors. Mark your calendars now for this February 9th event, to be held at the Brookhaven Country Club. Of course, I can't close without reminding you it's time to renew your ISACA membership and update your CPE records. You can renew online at the ISACA International website. Your Board is planning some exciting events for the spring, including a seminar, certification review courses and a networking event. Stay tuned to your inbox and the Chapter Website for details. See you at the January 5th meeting! Thanks and Take Care |
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Marvin Reader, CISA |
Meeting Agenda for our January 5, 2012 Luncheon Meeting
This month is our joint meeting with the Dallas IIA, the meeting location is the Cityplace Conference Center (Click for Map), 2711 N. Haskell Avenue, Dallas,TX 75204.
Attendance is expected to be high, and there are only so many seats! All seating is expected to be taken, and walk-ins at the meeting may not be possible.
If seating is full when you try to register, you will see a REGISTRATION FULL message. To be placed on our Waiting List, just e-mail reservations@isacantx.org with your Name, Company and E-Mail Address, and you will be contacted in request order if seats become available.
In the event you are unable to attend after you've registered, please contact reservations@isacantx.org for assistance with canceling your reservation. This will help us keep our event registration fees reasonably priced.
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Pre-Luncheon Session - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Through normal business activities, most organizations collect, process, or store some form of personal information that is governed by various compliance standards. These business activities have an inherit compliance, privacy, and security risk. The privacy landscape has changed over the past few years as well as the techniques organizations can use to evaluate and mitigate these risks. Areas of focus will include:
Pre-Luncheon registration begins at 10:00 AM. Luncheon Session - 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM "Cyber Matters, 2011 and Beyond" is a discussion of sophisticated Cyber threats used by advanced adversaries. The primary objective is to draw a distinction between the current state of Cyber Security practices and our probable future. The present security posture is heavily reliant upon the use of tools and products to provide protection. This presentation will discuss the flaws in present-day methodologies and begin to contemplate workable concepts for increased security through a mature and sophisticated response to the threats against a network or against the data which it contains. Simply put: network attackers are rapidly increasing in both technical and operational sophistication, comprehensive Computer Network Defense must keep pace in order to effectively mitigate the threat. Lunch registration begins at 11:30 AM. Lunch is served at 11:45 AM. Post Luncheon Session - 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Has anyone noticed that business models are becoming increasingly complex and fragile, while at the same time, it seems as though the frequency of severe natural and mad-made catastrophes is on the rise? For many executive managers and those charged with governing enterprises of all sizes, appropriately planning for business continuity is a difficult undertaking. What is the best way to plan for disaster? What is an appropriate scope of the preparedness effort? How can executives manage the risk associated with major disruptive events while optimizing business process performance and controlling cost? During this presentation, Brian will work to unravel the complexity associated with this critical risk management discipline, highlighting industry best practices that lead to appropriate, pragmatic and business-aligned continuity planning solutions. Presentation Objectives:
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For complete details, including CPE information and to register, click the buttons below.
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Copies of the presentations for this meeting will be made available at www.isacantx.org/index.cfm/Presentations,
before the meeting if possible.
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Rick Nietubicz, MBA, CISA, CGEIT, PMP, ITIL, Six Sigma, ISO 20000 |
Newly Certified Chapter Members
This month, it is our pleasure to congratulate those Chapter members that received CISA, CISM and CGEIT certifications between July and December 2011.
And the winners are ...:
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| Ayodeji Oluwarotimi Awe | Lisa Ledyard Bell | Adam D. Bush | Jeffrey Louis Chalkley, |
| Scott J. Daly | Daniel Davis | Stephen Bryan Davis | Shawn DeFord |
| Stephen Easterling | Mariam Elsadi | Bryan Thomas Fuller | Leigh Ann Garber |
| Kiedra Gerl | Corey Lee Hlavacek | Charles Eugene Lankford | Laura T. Morton |
| Lyndon M. Nixon | Rodney Dale Reynolds | Blanca Margarita Salinas | Beau Saunders |
| Scott G. Sawyers | Lanette L. Selves | Ashley Regan Wallace | Curtis L. Wallace, III |
| Jeffery Lawayne Weaver | Marian W. Wendel, | Christina Willis | |
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| Abraham Kwaku AdjelI-Gbenda | Patrick Angel | William F. Burke | Ganga Devaiah Chenanda |
| Roger L. Drolet | Justus Ihechikara Ekeigwe | Ross Henton | Charles Hight |
| Bill Hsiao | Everette Hubbard | Marinko Kimmer | William R. Lee |
| Darren Neal May | Louis A. Minadeo | Keith Joshua Pritchard | |
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| Jeff Chew | James C. Hicks | Robert Polvado |
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Iddah Wangondu, CISA, CIA, GSNA, CISSP |
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Are you planning to sit for the CISA exam this coming June 2012? Are you certified and looking for an opportunity to earn additional CPE? Checkout our ISACA NTX Chapter Website this January for a cost effective resource and an opportunity to interact with other IT Audit and Security professionals!! Registration opens January 16th, 2012 Register Online by March 31st, 2012 to get the Discount Price!!!!! Register at http://www.isacantx.org/CISA_and_CISM_Review_Courses Both review courses take place as follows: |
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UT Dallas Campus - School of Management 2601 N. Floyd Road Richardson TX 75080 |
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$250 - Early Online Registration (Members Only) |
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (lunch, snacks and drinks are provided) |
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Saturday Dates:
CPE Hours: 32 Review Course Registration Deadline: “April 20, 2012!”
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Saturday Dates:
CPE Hours: 24 Review Course Registration Deadline: “April 28, 2012!”
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Iddah Wangondu, CISA, CIA, GSNA, CISSP |
We want to welcome our new and returning members - those that have joined/rejoined ISACA and our North Texas Chapter in the last 30 days. We hope to see each of you at our monthly meetings.
By the way, the North Texas Chapter now has grown to 1,660 members (12/27/2011).
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| Olubunmi Alade, CISA,CRISC (T) | Allstate Insurance | Jason Penney | ||
| Thomas Cummings | George Wayne Sheffield | UT Southwestern Medical Center | ||
| Kamran Ahmed Faridi, CISA,CISM,CRISC (T) | RSM McGladrey | Thomas Sipes | Accor North America | |
| Julio Fierro | Coalfire | Laura L. Smith, CISA,CGEIT (T) | PwC | |
| Damiana Frangie | Deloitte & Touche LLP | Shu Sun (T) | Baylor University | |
| Charla Lanier | Citigroup | Vandna Tara | J P Morgan Chase | |
| Walter Verle Lowe | AAFES | Ronald Eugene Thomison, II, CISA (T) | DynaTen Corporation | |
| Michelle McGarry, CISA (T) | Jen Treier Vroonland | J.P. Morgan Chase | ||
| Karlene Seime-Noble, CGEIT (T) | Tribridge | Curtis L. Wallace | ||
| Lukasz Olejniczak | Ernst & Young | Elias Zewdu | Lincoln CSG | |
| Olugbenga David Adesanya (T) | ITMCInc. |
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Laurie Flandrau, CISA |
Special thanks to Armanda Moore for compiling these details for the newsletter.
In today's hectic and challenging business environment, where we are faced with so many different sources of information, e.g., websites, blogs, tweets, listservs, social networks, RSS feeds, etc, competing for our attention, it is increasingly challenging to create a meaningful and relevant newsletter that members have the time and inclination to read. Despite this, the feedback from the annual chapter survey tells us that the newsletter is generally still well received and wanted. However, we'd like to make it even better, and that is where you come in.
When we compare ourselves to other award-winning chapter newsletters, one area where we have room for improvement is sharing the work experiences of our chapter members. With over a thousand members in a broad range of industries of varying sizes, we have a vast source of experience. Some of you work in best practice audit groups, others are in less mature organizations that are still developing. All of you have something you can share with other chapter members.
We'd like to hear from any member that is willing to write a brief article for the newsletter that would be of interest to fellow practitioners, e.g.:
These are just a few ideas and not meant to be all inclusive.
In addition, if you have any ideas for other content you'd like to see, let us know.
If you'd like to write an article or have ideas for the newsletter, please send them to newsletter@isacantx.org.
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Matthew C. Smith, CISA |
The word is getting out - that firms and recruiters can post their available audit and security-based openings on our JOBS Board, without charge. Help bring jobs and job seekers together by promoting job postings. Your fellow ISACA members will appreciate it.
As of December 29, 2011, we have 8 opportunities posted on the jobs board, as summarized below. See our website regularly for any updates and for complete details. Please note that positions may have been filled or new positions added prior to the newsletter publication, so always check the jobs board directly for the most current status.
Company: Lander International |
Company: Textron |
Company: Molkentine Professional Search, Inc |
Company: Novation |
Company: McKesson Corporation |
Company: ConCentra Healthcare |
Company: The Neiman Marcus Group |
Company: Sally Beauty Holdings |
To post an available position, just complete a Job Posting Template and e-mail it to jobs@isacantx.org. Each job posting will be displayed on our site for one month, but can be reposted again or removed at any time by request.
All posted job descriptions will also be included in this newsletter each month. Members can also examine the available positions on the ISACANTX.ORG job board at http://www.isacantx.org/index.cfm/Job_Postings.
Don't forget - Postings are FREE, and available for members and non-members alike.
Interested in positions outside the DFW area, even world-wide? ISACA International maintains a Career Center that hosts hundreds of available opportunities. Just select Career Center from the left-hand menu options at www.isaca.org.
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Joe McKernan, CISA, CISSP |
Special thanks to Ali Subhani for compiling these details for the newsletter.
Mark these dates on your calendars now to ensure you don't miss a meeting:
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| February | February 9, 2012 |
| March | March 8, 2012 |
| April | April 12, 2012 |
| May | May 10, 2012 |
| June | June 14, 2012 |
Refer to the Current Events to view details of session topics.
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Rick Nietubicz, MBA, CISA, CGEIT, PMP, ITIL, Six Sigma, ISO 20000 |
Did you know the North Texas Chapter has a group on Linked-In? Catch the latest news from the ISACA NTX chapter and your fellow chapter members. Get updates as they happen, get information about professional development and jobs in the area, post questions or comments about an IT audit, security, etc. topic, network with colleagues and give your feedback/input on existing discussions. We look forward to connecting with you on Linked-In!
To access the group go to http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=1360787
Get Linked-In!
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Angel Jones, CISA |
December Luncheon Winners
Following each monthly luncheon meeting, we give away four $50 gift cards to popular merchants in the area, typically Home Depot, Lowe's, Macy's, Nordstrom and/or Best Buy.
December's winners are shown below. The next winner, at our January 2012 meeting, could be you!
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December 2011 Door Prize Winners |
To be eligible for the drawing, you must have checked in and paid at the registration table prior to the luncheon and be present at the time of the drawing. Walk-ins who have paid and registered are also included in the drawing. Our luncheon speaker typically draws the names from the basket to ensure objectivity, and the lucky winners are subsequently photographed for posterity.
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Brittany George Teare, CISA |
World Congress: INSIGHTS 2012 - Registration Now Open
ISACA´s World Congress: INSIGHTS 2012, taking place 25-27 June 2012, is an event unlike any other. Designed for progressive IT and business leaders, the conference addresses topics at a strategic level, giving you the insights you need to develop strategies for effective integration of business and technology.
Registration is now open! Join us in San Francisco.2012 North America CACS - May 6-10, 2012
Register today for ISACA's 2012 North America CACS! Be a part of the world-leading audit conference for IT audit, security, governance and risk professionals. This world-class event will be located in Orlando, Florida, May 6-10, 2012.
Earn up to 44 CPE hours!
Check the ISACA web site frequently as additions are being made often.Healthcare Information Technology - February 6-9, 2012
Register today for ISACA’s 4 day course that focuses on healthcare industry regulatory reform and healthcare information technology. This event will be located in Los Angeles, California, February 6-9,2012.
Earn up to 32 CPE hours!
Information Security Essentials for IT Auditors - March 12-15, 2012
Register today for ISACA’s 4 day course that teaches the experienced auditor to recognize and address information security issues in the enterprise. Learn to identify and analyze the risk associated with security threats across network, operational and physical systems. This event will be located in San Francisco, California, March 12-15,2012.
Earn up to 32 CPE hours!
Updated COSO Framework Available for Public Comment
ISACA is pleased to provide its constituents an opportunity to be aware and have access to the most current public exposure draft from COSO. Deadline for providing comments is 31 March 2012, please visit the COSO website for details.
BENEFIT of Your ISACA Membership
As a benefit of your ISACA membership, the following upcoming online learning opportunities will be available in the near future:
Free CPE Using Your ISACA Membership
As a benefit of your ISACA membership, ISACA International is making free CPE available in four different formats. In fact, you can secure up to 72 hours of CPE per year, as follows:
As always, read the full details at http://www.isaca.org/Certification/Pages/How-to-Earn-CPE.aspx.
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Ali Subhani, CISA,CIA,GSNA |
