Monthly Message

May 20, 2008 (Tuesday) Luncheon (@ Bellevue Rock Bottom, Bellevue WA)

CISA & CISM Exam Dates

Monthly Message    

Dear Valued Chapter Members,

As I write the final message for the chapter year and my final message as the President, I would like to personally thank the 2007/2008 Board for their support and dedication this past chapter year.  I especially want to thank the Board members who stepped-up to take on additional duties throughout the year.  You know who you are! Thank You!

Although the Board positions are volunteer positions, it takes a high level of dedication and time to fulfill the duties.  Shortly, you will receive an email with the Board Election Ballot for the upcoming 2008/2009 chapter year.  Please take a few moments and cast your vote.

The final lunch meeting for this chapter year will be held on the Eastside at the Bellevue Rock Bottom restaurant.  I want to personally invite you to this meeting on May 20th , as it is the chapter’s Annual General Meeting, where we will summarize the 2007/2008 chapter year and announce the 2008/2009 Board.

As always, if you have any ideas to share, or specific areas you would like to see the chapter focus on, either at our monthly meetings or seminars, please contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Thank you, I’ve enjoyed serving as the President for the past two years. 

Rebecca Dols

President (outgoing), ISACA Puget Sound Chapter 

Cheers,

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May 20, 2008 (Tuesday) Luncheon & Presentation  (Note: this is at the Rock Bottom Restaurant in Bellevue, WA) 

I. May 20, 2008 Luncheon & Presentation  

•        Date and Time: Tuesday, May 20, 2008  11:15 AM - 1:00 PM   

•        Location: Rock Bottom Restaurant, Bellevue WA, 550 106th Ave NE # 103

Bellevue, WA 98004, (425) 462-9300.

•        Presentation:  Creating a Security Awareness Program

•        Speaker:  Carolyn Pearson - Senior Communications Analyst at Premera Blue Cross

•        Registration and more details:  http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?4W,M3,00bc3cb3-b230-45eb-82da-a3552925dfa7

Summary:  

Topic - Creating a Security Awareness Program

One of the most challenging parts of information security is the human element. Complex, multi-layered network protections can all too easily be rendered moot by employees who click links in pop-up windows, leave their passwords in plain sight, or fall prey to social engineering attacks.

An active security awareness program can help reduce many risks that cannot be addressed through security software and hardware.

The Premera family of companies consists of roughly 3500 associates located over four western states. Working in a highly regulated industry and responsible for extremely sensitive information about its members, Premera takes information security seriously, and set out in 2004 to create a robust program for educating employees and contractors about security risks and good security practices. This presentation provides an overview of Premera's comprehensive security awareness program, with a focus on its less formal, more creative aspects, particularly the annual Computer Security Day events.

About the Speaker:

Carolyn Pearson - Senior Communications Analyst at Premera Blue Cross

Carolyn Pearson (CISSP, GSEC, GSPA) is the Senior Communications Analyst for the Information Systems Security department at Premera Blue Cross. Prior to joining Premera in 2001, she held a variety of technical writing, editing and webmaster positions that had nothing whatsoever to do with information security, and considers herself proof positive that you don't need any particular background or experience to create an effective security awareness program. [Premera Blue Cross is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.] 

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CISA and CISM Exam Dates  

Here is an overview of upcoming CISA and CISM exams. Additional details are available on the ISACA.org website.      

June 2008 Exam Dates   

• 13 February: Early Registration Deadline
• 9 April: Final Registration Deadline  
• 14 June: Exam  

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