The Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) is a professional membership association comprised of individuals interested in the information systems audit, control and security community. The Austin Chapter currently has over 300 ISACA members in Austin and surrounding communities. For more information on membership, chapter information, events, employment opportunities, and other items, please click on any of our links or contact us.

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Governor Rick Perry Proclaims Information Governance, Control, Security, and Audit Professionals Day

On the 16th of April, 2012, Governor Rick Perry designated May 7th, 2012 as Information Governance, Control, Security, and Audit Professionals Day to increase public awareness of the role information governance, control, security, and audit professionals play in protecting the quality of public and private information, ensuring that information is produced effeciently, and that the process of producing, storing, and managing that information is in compliance with
law and regulation.


Upcoming Events

May 29, 2012 Luncheon .
Topic: IT Audit Skills: Technical Tips and Tricks
Speaker:  David Wood, Information Security Analyst will discuss procedures and applications that will reduce audit time for
and mitigate risk to I.T. and other audits.
Time:           11:30-1:00   
Location:   Austin Womans Club

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May 12th, 19th, and June 2nd, 2012
CISA  Exam Review Course

The  Austin Chapter of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association is now  taking registrations for its highly successful CISA Review Course. The course offeres up to 18 CPE's and is led by highly qualified and certified instructors.

Seminar Focus and Features

The objective of this  course is to prepare participants to successfully sit for the 2012 CISA exam.  The course is interactive, and participants are encouraged to actively participate in the presentation of CISA material. The course closely follows the  CISA Review Manual.  We recommend that each CISA candidate obtain a copy of  the CISA Review Manual to obtain full benefit from the course (to place an order  please contact the ISACA Bookstore).

Each session will consist of a review of the key concepts of the particular domain followed by a practice exam.

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Other Training Opportunities

The following training opportunities are available, and may be of interest to ISACA members..  Some may offer discounts for ISACA members.  (Note that this posting does not constitute an endorsement by ISACA Austin or of its Board for these training events or for the organizations offering these events.)

Educational Opportunities: ISACA International Headquarters 

New Employment Opportunities are available.

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Benefits of Membership

 Specific benefits include:
 - Membership in a worldwide network that provides leadership and networking opportunities     
 - Complimentary profession specific documents   
 - Discounted subscriptions and publications   
 - Discounts on examination fees and study materials   
 - Discounts on conferences and workshops (inexpensive CPE credits)   
 - Subscription to the Information Systems Control Journal   
 - Access to global IT governance knowledge resources   
 - Standards, statements and guidelines for information systems audit and control professionals   
 - Online access to member-only material

 For more information about ISACA - Click HERE

Join ISACA Now ! ! !

FY11-FY12  Chapter Officers

 Chapter Officers
 - President - Kim Bradley
 - Vice President  of Education - Carlos Contreras
 - Membership Director - Charlene Severance
 - Secretary - Shannon Lollar 
 - Treasurer - Larry Douglas

Non-elected Volunteers                              
Webmaster  - Lou Marco
Historian     - Tiffany Seaman
CISA/CISM Review Coordinator   - Zoi Kondis

There are always opportunties to serve the Chapter on various committees and/or to support Chapter sponsored conferences.  If you are interested, contact any Board Member or reply directly to membership@isacaaustin.org.

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May 16, 2011 was declared Information Governance, Control, Security and Audit Professionals Day for Texas

We are pleased  that Governor Rick Perry  proclaimed May 16, 2011, Information Governance, Control, Security and Audit Professionals Day. It is exciting that our Governor recognizes the importance and  value of the work we do.

Governor's Proclamation

April 19, 2010 - Information Governance, Control,
Security and Audit Professionals Day

www.isacaaustin.org - PRIVACY STATEMENT