THE IT GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE® (ITGI) (www. itgi. org) was
established in 1998 to advance international thinking and standards
in directing and controlling an enterprise's information
technology. Effective IT governance helps ensure that IT supports
business goals, optimizes business investment in IT, and
appropriately manages IT-related risks and opportunities. The IT
Governance Institute offers symposia, original research, and case
studies to assist enterprise leaders and boards of directors in
their IT governance responsibilities.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDIT AND CONTROL ASSOCIATION®
(ISACA®) (www. isaca. org) is a recognized worldwide leader in
IT governance, control, security, and assurance with more than
35, 000 members in more than 100 countries. Founded in 1969, ISACA
sponsors international conferences; publishes the Information
Systems Control JournalTM; develops international information
systems auditing and control standards; and administers both the
globally respected Certified Information System Auditor®
(CISA®) designation carried by more than 35, 000 professionals
since its inception, and the Certified Information Security Manager
(CISMTM) designation, a groundbreaking credential earned by 5, 000
professionals in its first two years.
