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About ISACA
With more
than 86,000 constituents in more than
160 countries, ISACA® (www.isaca.org)
is a leading global provider of
knowledge, certifications, community,
advocacy and education on information
systems assurance and security,
enterprise governance of IT, and
IT-related risk and compliance. Founded
in 1969, ISACA sponsors international
conferences, publishes the ISACA®
Journal, and develops international
information systems auditing and control
standards. It also administers the
globally respected Certified Information
Systems Auditor™ (CISA®), Certified
Information Security Manager® (CISM®)
and Certified in the Governance of
Enterprise IT® (CGEIT®) designations.
ISACA developed and continually updates
the COBIT®, Val IT™ and Risk IT
frameworks, which help IT professionals
and enterprise leaders fulfill their IT
governance responsibilities and deliver
value to the business.
Information Systems Audit and Control
Association
ISACA's Vision: Our vision is to
be the recognized global leader in IT
governance, control and assurance.
ISACA's Mission: Our mission is
to support enterprise objectives through
the development, provision and promotion
of research, standards, competencies and
practices for the effective governance,
control and assurance of information,
systems and technology.
ISACA's vision and mission statements
announce that the association exists to
assist IT governance, control and
assurance stakeholders deal with IT
management, IT risk and IT process, and
their interaction with corporate
governance, corporate management,
corporate risks and corporate processes.
ISACA does that by providing value
through various services, such as
research, standards, information,
education, certification, and
professional advocacy. The Association
helps IS audit, control and security
professionals focus not only on IT, IT
risks and security issues, but also on
the relationship between IT and the
business, business processes and
business risks.
ISACA has more than 86,000 members in 170 chapters and over 160 countries
around the world unite through:
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one set of standards used as
guidance for IS audit and control
activities worldwide.
a respected certification program
that is recognized internationally
in the IS audit, control and
security fields.
- a
professional development program on
critical managerial and technical
topics
award-winning technical publications
providing the latest research, case
studies and how-to information, and
- a
Code of Professional Ethics to guide
members' professional activities and
conduct.
Through their commitment to these
shared efforts, these members and
other stakeholders transcend
geographic, cultural and
occupational boundaries.
Represented among them is a diverse
group of enterprises, including
financial and banking institutions,
accounting and general auditing firms,
governments and the public sector,
utilities and manufacturing, and an
equally diverse range of titles,
experience levels and professional
specialties.
The Association is governed by an
elected and appointed body of volunteers
from around the world, bringing their
unique professional and geographic
insight to organization decisions.
Website :
http://www.isaca.org
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