ISACA FOUNDATION

Join us in empowering the next generation of IT auditors and cybersecurity specialists! The ISACA Foundation is in the final stretch, just US$900 away from its current US$10k goal to award four deserving students with scholarships. Remember, every penny counts and goes directly to supporting their education. Donate today!

 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

• Resources: Explore the growing portfolio of new AI courses coupled with fresh resources and tools to ensure your IS/IT career is ready for the AI future ahead. The best part: ISACA members receive discounts on courses!
• Webinar: Leveraging AI for Value, Revenue, and Business Impact—18 June 2024, 11:00 am (CT) / 16:00 (UTC). This presentation delves into effective strategies for selecting AI projects that significantly boost organizational value and revenue. Learn methodologies to identify high-impact initiatives and AI’s role in enhancing business growth. Additionally, explore a range of new AI-induced risks, including privacy, instability, bias, compliance, and more. Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members, US$75 for nonmembers).
• Audit Program: Artificial Intelligence Audit Toolkit
• Article: How to Build Digital Trust in AI With a Robust AI Governance Framework

 

CERTIFICATION NEWS

New! Exam eligibility extensions—ISACA now offers the option to extend exam eligibility for six months for a fee of US$75. The exam registration can be extended a maximum of two times, six months each extension, for a total of one additional year to take the exam.

• How it works: When you register for an exam, the option to extend the exam eligibility will be displayed on the dashboard 90 days prior to the expiration of the eligibility. If the exam is scheduled, it must be cancelled at least 48 hours prior to the exam date to extend the eligibility. The exam registration cannot be expired to purchase an exam eligibility extension.

 

MEMBERSHIP

ISACA membership card is now digital!—The ISACA digital membership card lets you quickly access your ISACA membership information, including your membership type, ISACA ID, current chapter, and loyalty level. Plus, you will find up-to-date information, including events and career advancement resources. If you are opted in to receive “marketing” emails from ISACA Global, you should have received an email on Earth Day, 22 April. If not, to opt in to marketing emails, follow instructions available here. You can also access your Preference Center  to opt-in or opt-out of specific communications. 

 

DIGITAL TRUST

• Research report: State of Digital Trust 2024
• Article: Using the Digital Trust Ecosysteem to Achieve Trustworthy  AI (isaca.org/dtef-ai)

 

CYBERSECURITY

• Webinar: Navigating Cybersecurity Together: The Symbiotic Relationship of GCs & CISOs—6 June 2024, 11:00 am (CT) / 16:00 (UTC). This webinar will explore how a partnership between general counsels/chief legal officers (CLOs) and chief information security officers (CISOs) can fortify organizations against breaches by merging legal insights with technical solutions. Learn a comprehensive view of risk posture for executives and the board, providing both a top-down and bottom-up view of risk. ISACA and Diligent co-sponsored Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members, US$75 for nonmembers).
• Audit Program: Cybersecurity: Based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework Audit Program

 

AUDIT

ISACA Virtual Summit 2024: Auditing in a Digital World—12 June 2024, 9:00 am (CT) / 14:00 (UTC). As artificial intelligence and other emerging technology continues to evolve, attendees will gain insight into how audit professionals navigate during this digital transformation era to assist organizations thrive as well as protect the assets. Register here. Four hours/up to four CPE. (All virtual summits, including on-demand, are free for ISACA members and US$300 for nonmembers.)

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Member-Exclusive Speaker Series: “The Secret to Teamwork”—26 June 2024, 11:00 am (CT) / 16:00 (UTC)—Next in the highly-rated Member-Exclusive Speaker Series, inspirational science leader Dr. Sammy Ramsey will explore teamwork in honeybee colonies and offer actionable strategies for applying honeybee lessons to improve teamwork and leadership in any industry, boosting team performance. Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members).

 

PRIVACY

Article: Evaluating the Promise and Problems of Data Fabrics

Don’t forget a few that were mentioned last month:

• VENDOR MANAGEMENT: Webinar: Protect Your Business Communications from Brand Abuse and Compromised Vendors—29 May 2024, 11:00 am (CT) / 16:00 (UTC). Register here.
• CMMI: Webinar: CMMI-CSF 2.0—29 May 2024, 11:00 am (CT) / 16:00 (UTC). Register here.
• AUDIT: Webinar: From Check-the-Box to Cyber Resilience: Transform Auditing with Process Mining—30 May 2024, 11:00 am (CT) / 16:00 (UTC). Register here.
• AWARDS: Webinar: Inspire, Honor, Involve: ISACA Awards 2024—4 June 2024, 11:00 am (CT) / 16:00 (UTC). Register here.