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ISACA was founded in 1969. More than 75,000 members in 160 countries... Local chapter in Adelaide since 1983.

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Membership

As a world wide organisation ISACA® is both committed to, and supported by, its membership. ISACA members are the heart and soul of the Association. It was through the efforts of a few visionary EDP audit professionals in the 1960’s, who saw the need to assist and support each other, that the Association was born.

ISACA (or the EDP Auditors Association as it was called then) has grown from those humble beginnings to become an affiliation of like minded professionals recognised and respected worldwide as a leader in IT governance, assurance and security. Through the many services that the Association provides to its members, it is rapidly becoming an authoritative and powerful advocate for those within the IT assurance and security profession.

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Another of ISACA’s strengths is its chapter network. ISACA has more than 170 chapters worldwide with members from over 140 countries, and those chapters provide members education, resource sharing, advocacy, professional networking and regular professional development sessions held in Adelaide.

In the four decades since its inception, ISACA has become a pace-setting global organization for information governance, control, security and audit professionals. Its IS auditing and IS control standards are followed by practitioners worldwide. Its research pinpoints professional issues challenging its constituents. Its Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA® ) certification is recognized globally and has been earned by more than 65,000 professionals since inception. The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM® ) certification uniquely targets the information security management audience and has been earned by more than 7,000 professionals. ISACA's latest IT Governance certification (CGEIT®) is intended to recognize a wide range of professionals for their knowledge and application of IT governance principles and practices. It is designed for professionals who have management, advisory, or assurance responsibilities as defined by a "job practice" consisting of IT governance related tasks and knowledge.

ISACA publishes a leading technical journal in the information control field, the Information Systems Control Journal. It hosts a series of international conferences focusing on both technical and managerial topics pertinent to the IS assurance, control, security and IT governance professions. Together, ISACA and its affiliated IT Governance Institute lead the information technology control community and serve its practitioners by providing the elements needed by IT professionals in an ever-changing worldwide environment.

ISACA also provides access to many specialist publications covering the information technology field. Many of these publications are a result of research that ISACA has undertaken, either on its own or in partnership with other organisations. Browse the full range of publications here.

The Adelaide Chapter is an active and vibrant component of the wider ISACA family. The Chapter Board is committed to provide quality and value adding services to its local membership. Through its CISA and CISM support programs, award winning Newsletter, and educational technical presentations and seminars, the Chapter is endeavouring to increase benefits to members in addition to those accrued through membership to the international Association.

Although we are one of the smaller Chapters in ISACA, Adelaide has consistently provided support to the Association at the local, national and international level. Local members benefit through this involvement in a number of ways. Their views and needs are more easily represented to ISACA’s governing body and because of our involvement are more likely to carry weight where it counts.

The Board of the Adelaide Chapter is focussed on providing the very best levels of service to local members and through involvement with key ISACA boards and committees globally, to the wider IT assurance and security profession. Currently Adelaide members are involved with a number of major research projects, sit on key boards and committees and are supporting ongoing education and research through the provision of educational awards and through financial support for the IT Governance Institute. Speak to any of our board members who will be happy to share all the activities we participate in at a global level through our chapter member's involvement.

Here are some of the benefits that ISACA offers its members:

Control Panel (Adelaide) and Information Systems Control Journal

ISACA Adelaide publishes quarterly award winning newsletter "Control Panel", freely available to all local members.

http://www.isaca-adelaide.org /memb_login.asp

Information Systems Control Journal is a peer-reviewed publication that covers topics such as Internet security, computer crime, electronic commerce, information integrity, computer confidentiality issues and IT risk management. ISACA members receive a subscription to the print version of the Journal as well as access to the online version.

www.isaca.org/journal

Professional Development Sessions (Adelaide)

Adelaide Chapter organises regular professional development sessions that count toward the CPE points. For the upcoming session visit our events schedule.

http://www.isaca-adelaide.org/events.asp

To view archived presentations, visit local members only page:

http://www.isaca-adelaide.org /memb_login.asp

Bookstore

As a member, you can rely on the peer-reviewed ISACA Bookstore publications and advanced ITGI research to keep you informed about today's critical issues.

www.isaca.org/bookstore

Discussion Forums (local and global)

ISACA Adealaide provides local members to discuss matters of concern for IT security professionals in South Australia.

http://isacaadelaide.proboards53.com/index.cgi?board=general

ISACA, ITGI and local chapters have established five listservs, which offer excellent opportunities to share advice, seek assistance and raise pertinent questions.
www.isaca.org/listserv

Available discussion forums include:

- Adelaide PD Sessions
- Sarbanes-Oxley
- IT Governance
- COBIT
- Information Security Mngr.

Career Centre

ISACA Adelaide Career Centre is dedicated to information systems audit, control, security and assurance professionals. Job seekers can look for jobs online and specify criteria to limit each search. Organisations which have at least one member of Adelaide chapter and advertise CISA/CISM requirement in their job requirements may advertise job listings on ISACA Adelaide website free of charge.

http://www.isaca-adelaide.org /memb_login.asp

ISACA e-Symposia

Free e-Symposia are offered on a monthly basis to ISACA members where exciting and interesting topics will be covered. You may earn up to 3 CPE credits for each e-symposium. Watch your e-mail inbox for the next invitation to be sent to you!

http://isaca.brighttalk.com

To view archived presentations, visit http://isaca.brighttalk.com/recorded-events.

K-NET

K-NET is an online database of more than 6,000 Internet-based knowledge references relevant to information systems governance, control, security and assurance. Members have exclusive access to the more than 200 topics organized into 13 subject areas.

www.isaca.org/knet

IT Governance Institute

The IT Governance Institute was established in 1998 to assist enterprise leaders in their responsibility to make IT successful in supporting the enterprise's mission and goals. Its goals are to raise awareness and understanding among and provide guidance and tools to boards of directors, executive management and CIOs so that they are able to ensure within their enterprises that IT performs reliably, and meets and exceeds expectations.

www.itgi.org

Audit Programs and Internal Control Questionnaires

The Audit Programs and Internal Control Questionnaires (ICQs) are guidance tools to help members determine best practices when performing their job functions. These materials were either developed by ISACA, ITGI or contributed by fellow members, and are provided free of charge.

www.isaca.org/icq

Global Communiqué

All members receive the membership newsletter, which provides updated news on ISACA and ITGI.

www.isaca.org/gcomm

Control Objectives for Information and related Technology

The ITGI’s leading research publication is Control Objectives for Information and related Technology (COBIT®), now in its fourth edition. COBIT® offers a globally accepted set of practices to assist enterprise and IT management in determining the appropriate level of control over IT so that it supports enterprise objectives, a specific goal of IT governance.

www.isaca.org/cobit

COBIT® Online

Designed as a web-based service, COBIT Online makes COBIT more accessible and user friendly than other IT best practices. ISACA members have Basic Subscriber access to COBIT® Online.

www.isaca.org/cobitonline

Standards & IT Assurance Framework

The specialized nature of IS auditing, and the skills necessary to perform such audits, require standards that apply specifically to IS auditing. The development and dissemination of IS Auditing Standards are a cornerstone of the ISACA professional contribution to the audit community.

www.isaca.org/standards

IT Assurance Framework (ITAF) provides a single source through which IT audit and
assurance professionals can seek guidance, research policies and
procedures, obtain audit and assurance programs, and develop effective
reports. The framework also:

Provides guidance on the design, conduct and reporting of IT audit
and assurance assignments
Defines terms and concepts specific to IT assurance
Establishes standards, guidelines, and tools and techniques that
address IT audit and assurance professional roles and
responsibilities, knowledge and skills, diligence, conduct and
reporting requirements.

ISACA is pleased to be able to offer ITAF (valued at US $45) to ISACA members as a
complimentary PDF download from the ISACA web site.
www.isaca.org/itaf

Discounts

ISACA members enjoy discounts on ISACA educational events and conferences ; and ISACA exams, including CISA and CISM certification exams. ISACA members also receive discounts on annual subscriptions for Protiviti's KnowledgeLeader site.

Leadership

Participate in leadership and networking opportunities on ISACA boards and committees at the local and international level.

www.isaca.org/leadership

Other Adelaide Chapter benefits

In addition to regular professional development sessions and newsletter, Adelaide chapter also provides local members with:

Free CISA® /CISM® exam preparation classes
Networking events for local members
Moderated online discussion board
Local leadership opportunities
The opportunity to make a positive impact on the local business community

If you are considering becoming a member of ISACA and would like to know more about what membership can mean to you, or if you are an existing member and you wish to input to Association activities at the local, national or international level please feel free to contact me. Adelaide is one of only a few Chapters worldwide that do not charge a local chapter fee. To take out membership please complete the application form.

Bob Smart
Membership Director, Adelaide Chapter

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