The Speaker and Master Class Workshop Programme has been finalised.

We have a great line up of International and local speakers in IT Governance, IS Audit and IT Security. Checkout who is coming. Delegates, such as yourself, are each seeking the most up-to-date knowledge, trends and tools which can be used to better their own organisations. That is why they choose Oceania CACS conferences.

Early bird registrations have opened. Online registrations will be available from Monday 7th April 2008. In the meantime please contact me for registration by fax . There are discounted rates for group booking for 3 or more delegates from the same organisation.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Carmen Hawkins
Chair Oceania CACs2008 Organising Committee Chair
cacs2008chair@isaca.org.au

On behalf of the Sydney Chapter Board it is our very great pleasure to invite your sponsorship participation in the Oceania Computer Audit, Control and Security (CACS) 2008 Conference from 8 - 10 September 2008, at Sydney's Shangri-La Hotel, Circular Quay. The theme for this year is 'Delivering Value'

The Oceania CACS conference, now in its 22nd year, has an enviable reputation as the pre-eminent event in the region for IT governance, IS audit and control, risk management and IT security. Our delegates come from organisations of all sizes and from diverse roles spanning senior executives to specialised technical practitioners.

The professionals who attend ISACA Oceania events are serious about enhancing their organisation's performance and competitive position. They are continually looking to conference exhibitors and sponsors to provide leading-edge solutions.

Delegates from Oceania and around the world are attracted by a conference program that includes the latest information and thought leadership on technical and management issues associated with risk management, IT security, IT governance, and compliance.

Our sponsorship options and packages have been tailored to meet a variety of marketing objectives and are flexible to meet your specific goals. If you are a small organisation we also have options for you.

Publicity for Oceania CACS 2008 will be widespread throughout Australia's capital cities, New Zealand, Oceania and the world. All sponsors will be acknowledged throughout the event, with Gold and Silver sponsors receiving prominent exposure prior to the conference in printed and/or electronic material and announcements.

CACS conferences offer topical and relevant programs to meet the educational and networking needs of IT professionals concerned, to help maintain their professional edge. International and world renown Australian keynote speakers share their knowledge on a comprehensive range of issues of interest to business leaders, IT managers, CIO’s, IT auditors, and IT security professionals.

For further information, visit the conference website.

Please visit the website regularly for updates on the conference.

For the latest information on other ISACA Conferences, please go here.

SECURITY PROFESSIONALS CONGRESS ON 26-27 May 2008

Security Professionals' Congress 2008 is the nation's most important
forum for Australian Security Professionals. Our association, ISACA is a
supporter of this Congress.

The 2008 Congress will shape the future of Australia'*s Security
Professional for the next decade as it will focus on the report of the
Interim Security Professionals' Taskforce. The Taskforce is supported
by the Australian Government's Attorney-General's Department.

The format of limited plenary addresses and workshops provides
opportunities to share professional knowledge, influence the direction
of the Security Professionals and develop significant personnel
networks.

Key issues to be discussed are:

• Determining the best options to raise the status and recognition
  of Security Professionals
• Determining the best minimum standards and competencies for
  grades of Security Professionals
• Determining the best national registration, accreditation or
  licensing system for Security Professionals
• Determining the best organisation option to advance Security
  Professionals
• Determining articulation pathways for Security Professionals

Participants will be voting on the above issues which will shape the
future of Security Professionals in Australia for the next decade. All
members of Association Partners will be offered the Early bird
discounted rate of $100 less the standard registration fee.

Information at http://www.securityprofessionalscongress.org.au/ or call 02 6161 5143.

You can download the program and registration form here.