SF ISACA Quarterly Newsletter

3rd Quarter, 2010

Membership Committee Update

Here is a brief reminder of the numerous benefits you realize as a member of ISACA:

Professional Development

  • ISACA eLibrary — A comprehensive collection of nearly all ISACA/ITGI published books and over 350 additional titles
  • Free CPE — ISACA certified members can earn over 60 FREE CPEs per year
  • CISA, CISM, CGEIT and CRISC certification — Member discounts for exam study aids, registration and maintenance
  • Conferences and Training — Member discounts on more than 25 ISACA events annually
  • Webcasts and e-Symposia — Members obtain up to 3 free CPE hours monthly!
  • Local (Chapter-level) Education — Access to affordable CPE programs and information exchange through regular chapter meetings and events
  • Bookstore — Member discounts on ISACA publications and research
  • Career Center Enhancements — Access more jobs, including those posted on other job boards, more robust tools for job seekers and, coming soon, a free job board for freelancers
  • Access My ISACA to update your profile and CPE hours

Research and Knowledge

  • ISACA Journal — The bimonthly technical journal, and an additional source of free CPE hours
  • @ISACA — A biweekly newsletter, conveniently delivering ISACA and professional news electronically
  • COBIT Online — Discounted subscription and complimentary baseline functionality
  • COBIT Quickstart — Complimentary member download, a $55 value
  • Downloads — Members-only research discounts or preferred access to COBIT 4.1, Risk IT: Based on COBIT, Val IT and many other publications from ITGI
  • Knowledge Center — Exclusive access to one convenient online location where members can access professional knowledge. Network, learn and exchange ideas globally with peers through communities, shared interest groups, discussions and document sharing. Get a holistic view into all ISACA resources.
  • Standards — Easy access to ISACA's IS Auditing Standards, Guidelines and Procedures
  • Audit Programs and Internal Control Questionnaires (ICQs) — Guidance tools for best practices
  • Research Opportunities - Support the work of the IT Governance Institute in developing products for IT governance control, assurance and taburity professionals

Community and Leadership

  • Join a Discussion Forum on professional topics including Sarbanes-Oxley, IT governance, COBIT and information security management
  • Leadership Opportunities — Serve on ISACA boards and committees, help author or review ISACA research publications, write certification exam questions or become a local chapter leader
  • Local Chapters — Get involved with one of ISACA's more than 180 chapters worldwide, giving you access to affordable CPE programs and information exchange in your local area

Visit the ISACA International website for more details regarding membership. Visit the Committees link for information on how to get involved with your San Francisco Chapter and help make it an even better experience for our nearly 1,000 members.