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2010 ISACA South Africa conference From 13 September 2010 To 15 September 2010 ISACA South Africa 2010 Conference & Workshops   Date: 13-15 September 2010 Venue: Indaba Conference Centre, Fourways, South Africa  Conference Information Date: 13 and 14 September 2010   Over the last few years the ISACA SA Conference has drawn between 230 – 260 delegates.  High profile local and international speakers provide delegates with insight into the latest development in the IT industry.  The 2010 conference focuses on the latest strategies to address business, managerial, operational, auditing and security challenges associated with information technology and information systems.       Various sponsors and exhibitors will be showcasing their products and services.  Familiarise yourself with the latest offerings in the industry.  If you are interested in sponsoring  this event please click here.   Target Audience:   ·         Chief Executive officers ·         Chief Information officers ·         Chief Audit Executives ·         Chief Risk Officers ·         Senior and Executive Managers ·         Control and Compliance Managers ·         IT Audit Managers and Professionals ·         Assurance Professionals ·         Information Security Managers and other security professionals ·         IT Professionals ·         Mediators between IT and business ·         IT (business) Consultants       You can now BOOK ONLINE!   Conference Programme   This year's conference offers three streams covering the following areas: ·         IT Governance ·         IT Audit Practices ·         IT Risk, Information Security Management & Compliance      Stream 1 - IT Governance   IT governance comprises the leadership, internal and external relationships, processes and monitoring that ensure that information technology sustains and extends the organization’s strategies and objectives while managing any associated risk. This stream presents topics designed to provide a perspective on information systems and technology issues at the strategic level. This enables well-informed planning and resource decisions, transparency in actions and the delivery of stakeholders’ expectations.    Provisional speakers and topics include: Prof. Wim Van Grembergen, Belgium: “The journey from IT  Governance to Enterprise Governance of IT” IT Governance panel questions and answers session (G. Hardy, Prof. W. van Grembergen, Dr. V. Kanhere) Kaya Kazmirci, Avea, Istanbul: “IT Governance: Metrics, Measurements and Benchmarking” Gary Hardy, IT Winners: “COBIT 5 the next version of COBIT” Dr. Vishnu Kanhere, India: “IT Governance - Myths and Mandates” Dr. Johan van Loggerenberg and Rene Geyser, University of Pretoria: "IT Governance: Little evidence of success" Bill Graham, Targaid Trusted Systems: "IT Governance: Business Survival" Esther Pedro, Ernst & Young: "King III IT Governance - demystifying the board reporting requirements" Johan Van Zyl, Pick ‘N Pay: “PCI DSS Compliance, the Do’s and the Don’ts from a governance perspective in tough economic times”     Stream 2 - IT Audit Practices   Keeping abreast of key issues and the latest best practices is essential for all IT audit professionals. This stream will provide innovative concepts, proven tools, useful techniques and practical examples of sound IT auditing to help enhance professional skills and add even more value to the organization. Sessions combine audit methodology, technical skills and knowledge to help provide assurance that risks arising from the use of technology are being managed efficiently and effectively.    Provisional speakers and topics Include:   Kaya Kazmirci, Avea, Istanbul: "COBIT based risk assessment" Marieda Boshoff, SA Reserve Bank: "The profile of the future IT Audit Executive" Ria Pretorius, Ernst & Young: “The role of IT auditors in respect of System implementations” Michéle Townsend and Trevor Wright, Deloitte: “Cloud computing - Risk on the Horizon" Naeem Seedat, PricewaterhouseCoopers: “Where is my working paper? Hacking web applications within an audit context" Subathree Padayachy, Firstrand: “Integrated Audits - why do them!"     Stream 3 - Information Security, IT Risk Management & Compliance   Information Security Information Security is critical to enable organizations to operate in today’s interconnected society; yet, resource constraints often limit information security development and deployment. This stream presents the key elements of effective security management practices within an organization’s overall security management program. It will help practitioners make the business case to take information security to the next level within the organization. The sessions will also interest those holding Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®) certification and those aspiring to become CISMs.   IT Risk Management & Compliance Organizations need to develop and implement solutions that meet business and regulatory requirements while maintaining value delivery. This stream presents risk management concepts and how to apply them to the benefit of the organization and its stakeholders. It explores a variety of specific regulations and compliance requirements. The stream addresses the impact of regulatory compliance on the overall scope of the IT audit program.    Provisional speakers and topics include:   Dr. Vishnu Kanhere, India: “IT Risk - the challenge of change” Pelle Söderberg, Sweden: “Business Impact Assessments” Bill Graham, Targaid Trusted Systems: "Cyber Threats: If everything is quiet, you are in trouble" Kabelo Mahloane, FNB: “Information Security for Cloud Computing in a Linux Environment" Asa Kidman, Sweden: “Information security as a goal for decision making with an Enterprise Architecture" Yusuf Moolla and Rolf Britz, Deloitte and Sappi: "The IIA's Guide to the Assessment of IT Risk (GAIT) and its practical application at an SA based multinational company” Delton Sylvester, Silver Star IT Governance Consulting: “So, what is ISO38500 all about?"     Conference Cocktail Function:         Monday, 13 September 2010, 16:00 to 17:00 @ The Chiefs Boma All registered attendees are invited to this networking function.       Post Conference Workshops   Post conference workshops are the best way to obtain concentrated technical training as a supplement to conference sessions. Each of the workshops are a full day of training, combining lecture, case study and group participation to enhance the educational experience. ISACA selects workshops highlighting issues critical to perform their functions. ISACA is in a unique position to produce education derived from its and the IT Governance Institute® (ITGI)’s research initiatives.   Workshop A  IT Governance Implementation: Presenter: Gary Hardy, Director, ITWinnners (15 September 2010) Click here for more information.   Workshop B Audit and Control of Anti Money Laundering Systems: Presenter: Dr. Vishnu Kanhere, India (15 September 2010) Click here for more information.   Workshop C IT Audit with COBIT and its Assurance Guide:  Presenter: Prof. Wim Van Grembergen, Belgium (15 September 2010) Click here for more information.       Conference & Workshop Pricing    **An early bird discount of 20% is offered if you register before 20 August 2010.**   Registration fees Normal Early Bird Conference only (ISACA Members) R5,000 R4,000 Conference only (Non-Members) R6,500 R5,200 Conference and Workshop (ISACA Members) R7,000 R5,600 Conference and Workshop (Non-Members) R9,000 R7,200 Workshop only (ISACA Members) R2,500 R2,000 Workshop only (Non-Members) R3,125 R2,500     REGISTER TODAY!   A. ONLINE B. FAX your completed registration form to 086 684 2979  C. E-MAIL your completed registration form to admin@isaca.co.za D. POST your completed registration form to     PostNet Suite #773     Private Bag X43     Sunninghill 2157   Register online or download your registration form here. For assistance, please call Nadine on 011 803 0803.     Conference Sponsors Gold Sponsors     Silver Sponsors   Display Sponsors                                                                                                                                                        Contact:  - 011-803 0803  - admin@isaca.org.za