Chapter News - Updated:  08/26/2008

 Upcoming Events

• On December 8, 2008 Middle TN ISACA along with IP3 is pleased to announce a 1 day (8 hours of CPE) “Managing VoIP Security Course”. Cost for ISACA members is only $99 and includes a light breakfast, lunch, snacks, and full training materials. Additionally, please feel free to pass this along to others who may find the class useful (non-member cost is only $150)! If you are interested in this great training opportunity, please try and register by Monday 11/24/08 as we need a minimum number of attendees to hold the class. This class is being partially subsidized by Middle TN ISACA as a membership benefit so we hope that you can make it! If you have any questions please feel free to contact Charlie Eadler. Course details are listed below and further details are attached.
   

• October 16, 2008 is our next chapter meeting and the topic will be Data Loss Prevention from a Logical and Physical Security Perspective.  This presentation will be provided by Dan Geer, Verdasys,  Mike Flouton, Verdasys and a Physical Security Specialist form the FBI.  This is the 3rd annual joint ISSA / ISACA / InfraGard chapter meeting.
   

• We would like your input to determine which training sessions the Middle Tennessee ISACA chapter should provide this year.  Please help us determine your training needs as well as meeting topics that are relevant to you by completing the following survey.
  ISACA Training Survey:
  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ZQl_2fhCYCem2N_2buQ0Qo_2fiJg_3d_3d

December 8, 2008
Managing VoIP Security Course Perspective
Vendor - IP3
 

• Have you heard ISACA's advertisements being played on 102.9 FM The Buzz?

  • If you are interested in learning more about how to protect yourself from identity theft - the Federal Trade Commission has an excellent website related to the topic.
  • If you would like to learn more about joining ISACA, take a look at our membership page.
  • Interested in the Certified Information Systems Auditor(CISA) and Certified Information Security Manager(CISM) certifications? Click here to learn more about the CISA or the CISM.
     

• Slides from Rob Andrew's Auditing Wireless Presentation is now available: Click here for the slides and click here for the audit program.
   

• 2007 ISACA/ISSA/InfraGard Joint Chapter Meeting, October 11, 2007 (more)...

• IT Control Objectives for Sarbanes-Oxley:  The Role of IT in the Design and Implementation of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, 2nd Edition  More Information
   
• ISACA and ITGI Respond to SEC
  A response was delivered to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) request for comments on its Concept Release Concerning Management’s Reports on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.  View Response 
   
• COBIT Focus First Edition 
  A newsletter dedicated to COBIT news and views. Download Now
  COBIT Online Updated to COBIT 4.0
  More Information | Changes in 4.0 Webcast | COBIT Foundation Course
   
• ISACA and ITGI Provide Comment Letter to SEC and PCAOB
  Comments and recommendations on lessons learned from applying the Sarbanes-Oxley Act’s internal control reporting requirements. View Letter (PDF, 50K), View Attachment (PDF, 270K)
  
 

• ISACA's Career Center is now online!  The Career Centre is now available for IT professionals seeking to hire and those searching for a job.  Follow this link to find out more.

 CISA/CISM Certifications

ISACA Awards

The Middle Tennessee Chapter of ISACA is proud to announce we were the recipient of the 2005 ISACA International "Gold Level" website award!