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ISACA Phoenix Chapter Newsletter

June 2013 

In This Issue
Transforming Cybersecurity Using COBIT 5
2013 Phoenix Security & Audit Conference
Volunteer Opportunities
Past Presentations
Quick Links

Featured Article

 

 

 

  

This publication applies the COBIT 5 framework and its component publications to transforming cybersecurity in a systemic way.  

 

First, the impacts of cybercrime and cyberwarfare on business and society are illustrated and put in context. This section shows the rise in cost and frequency of security incidents, including APT attacks and other threats with a critical impact and high intensity.

 

Second, the transformation addresses security governance, security management and security assurance. In accordance with the lens concept within COBIT 5, these sections cover all elements of the systemic transformation and cybersecurity improvements.  

Dear  ,

  

We're excited to start a new fiscal year with the new Board.  Election results were announced at the May Chapter Meeting.  Johns Simons is now the 1st Vice President with Denise LeClaire as 2nd Vice President.  Ron Thompson is Secretary and Nic Harrison is Treasurer.  Aaron Carpenter, Jon Chandler, Tim Cox, Andy Deas, and Erica Smith are directors.

We would especially like to thank our outgoing officers - Gail Ricketts as President, Jeff Trogan as 1st Vice President, and Brian Irish as Treasurer.  Their time and dedication is very much appreciated.

As we begin the new year, by mid-July we will have our chapter meetings for the upcoming year posted.  We are also planning the membership appreciation event.  On October 22nd we will have our combined Audit and Security Conference with the ISSA and IIA - you can already register for this event.

With everything going on, we are always interested in additional volunteers to help with different aspects of events, especially the October Conference.  Please visit the chapter's Volunteer Page for contact information.

Regards,
President, ISACA Phoenix Chapter
 
   2013 Phoenix Security & Audit Conference
October 22, 2013


This is our second annual conference, an all day event.  Last year's event reached capacity, so even though we are increasing the number of classes and rooms, please register soon.  Last year's event was sponsored by ISACA and ISSA, this year's event also includes the IIA Phoenix Chapter.

 

Last year we had 4 sessions in 5 tracks and two keynote speakers; this year we will have 4 sessions in 7 tracks in addition to two other classes as well as the two keynote speakers.  Track topics are:

  • Intro to IT Audit
  • Mobile Technologies
  • Hackers & Threats
  • Hot Topics
  • Securing the End User
  • Risk Management
  • Soft Skills 

Where:  

Desert Willow Conference Center

4340 E. Cotton Center Boulevard

Phoenix, AZ 85040  

 

When:

October 22, 2013

 

Cost:

$40 Member, register by August 31st

$50 Student Non-member, register by August 31st 

$100 Non-member, register by August 31st

 

CPE: 7 hours

   

 

 
   
Volunteer Opportunities

Are you interested in connecting with security and audit professionals and helping to give back to the profession?  There are variety of volunteer opportunities available.  Volunteer opportunities can be as little as a one-time, 2 hour commitment, or have repeating responsibilities.  There are needs on the Communications, Membership, Certifications, and Education committees.  Please visit the Volunteer Page to send an email to the respective committee chair. 
   
 
Past Meeting Presentations
 
Past meeting presentations are always available via the chapter's   website.