The World’s Leading Conference for IT Audit, Security and Governance Professionals
If knowledge is power, how powerful are you?
Get the knowledge you need to stay one step ahead of the competition and keep up with changing professional trends at ISACA’s European Computer Audit, Control and Security (EuroCACSSM) Conference. EuroCACS is the must attend, hot-topic event for IT audit, security and governance professionals in Europe. It attracts the best and brightest with its content-rich and thought-provoking sessions that delve into some of the biggest challenges facing IT audit and security professionals. Sessions focus on the latest strategies to address these challenges from business, managerial and operational perspectives, as well as new technologies and system approaches while identifying risks and opportunities. Reflective of ISACA’s high standards, speakers are industry experts from all over the world. We know your time is valuable; EuroCACS makes the most of your time away from the office, and your training dollars. To get the same quality of information you would have to attend several different events, and spend more time and money.
Immerse yourself in an environment that stimulates learning. Network with an unmatched group of peers. Return to the office, motivated to improve the organisation and immediately apply the information you learned. Attend EuroCACS, a trusted educational forum where like-minded professionals can collaborate and connect.
Customised learning experience. Make the most of your time away from the office. Choose to attend the sessions that matter most to you and your enterprise and get information that can be put to use immediately when you return.
World-class networking opportunities. Interact face-to-face with like-minded individuals and enjoy an ideal environment for unparalleled knowledge sharing.
Update your knowledge. Be the first to find out what’s going on at ISACA. Get a sneak peek of new research and projects being developed, and broaden your understanding of what’s going on around the world.
Sharpen your skills. Expand your expertise. Earn valuable CPE hours.
What’s in it for your organisation?
Exceptional value for training dollars. Attendees receive full documentation from every session that can be shared with colleagues when they return to the office.
Exclusive access to industry experts. Tried and tested solutions to problems facing your organisation from those who have been in your role before. Discover what works and doesn’t work from experienced and successful professionals.
Interact with leading vendors. All your organisation’s vendors in one place at the InfoExchange. Get answers to questions directly from vendors. Discover new products that will decrease the expense to your organisation and increase the return.
Pre-conference Workshop Registration
Saturday, 20 March 2010, 7.30 – 17.00
Sunday, 21 March 2010, 7.30 – 12.00
Conference Registration
Sunday, 21 March 2010, 15.00 – 19.30
Monday, 22 March 2010, 7.00 – 17.00
Tuesday, 23 March 2010, 7.30 – 17.00
Wednesday, 24 March 2010, 7.30 – 17.00
Post-conference Workshop Registration
Thursday, 25 March 2010, 7.30 – 17.00
Friday, 26 March 2010; 8.00 – 12.00
Pre-conference Workshops
Saturday, 20 March 2010, 9.00 – 17.00
Sunday, 21 March 2010, 9.00 – 17.00
Conference
Monday, 22 March 2010, 9.00 – 17.00
Tuesday, 23 March 2010, 9.00 – 17.00
Wednesday, 24 March 2010, 9.00 – 17.00
Post-conference Workshops
Thursday, 25 March 2010, 9.00 – 17.00
Friday, 26 March 2010; 9.00 – 17.00
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits
To maintain Certified Information Systems Auditor™ (CISA®), Certified Information Security Manager™ (CISM®) and Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT® (CGEIT®) certifications, certification holders are required to earn 120 CPE credit hours over a three-year period in accordance with ISACA’s continuing professional education (CPE) policy. Attendees can earn up to 40 CPE credits; 19 by attending the Euro CACS Conference and an additional 7 CPE credits for attending each day of optional pre-conference workshops.
Disclaimer
ISACA reserves the right to alter or delete items from the programme in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Material has been prepared for the professional development of ISACA members and others in the IS audit, control, security and governance community. Neither the presenters nor ISACA can warrant that the use of material presented will be adequate to discharge the legal or professional liability of the members in the conduct of their practises. All materials used in the preparation and delivery of presentations on behalf of ISACA are original materials created by the speakers, or otherwise are materials which the speakers have all rights and authority to use and/or reproduce in connection with such presentation and to grant the rights to ISACA as set forth in speaker agreement. Subject to the rights granted in the speaker agreement, all applicable copyrights, trade secrets, and other intellectual property rights in the materials are and remain with the speakers.
Please note: unauthorised recording, in any form, of presentations and workshops is prohibited.
Go Green
In an effort to conserve paper, ISACA conferences have gone green! Upon registration, ISACA conference attendees will receive a flash drive containing the most current conference presentation materials available. This will allow attendees to view presentations on their laptops and make notes during the conference. Attendees will receive online access to all available conference presentations two weeks prior to the conference, enabling them to view the presentations they are interested in or print hard copies to bring to the conference. Please note: printing stations will not be provided onsite at the conference. If you have any questions, please contact the conference department at conference@isaca.org or +1.847+660.5585.
Dress
Business casual is appropriate for the EuroCACS Conference and all conference events.
IT governance is the most critical component of corporate governance. IT governance comprises the leadership, internal and external relationships, processes and monitoring that ensure IT sustains and extends the enterprise's strategies and objectives while managing any associated risk. This stream presents key topics, processes and the latest frameworks designed to provide a perspective on information systems and technology issues starting at the strategic level. This will enable well-informed planning and resource decisions, transparency in actions and the delivery of stakeholders’ expectations.
111—Val IT 2.0: A New Dawn ML
Anil Jogani, CISA, CGEIT Director
Milan Solutions Ltd.
UK
After completing this course you will be able to:
Discuss how enterprises realise optimal value from IT-enabled investments
List the domains, processes and practices to assist management in understanding and carrying out their roles in IT-enabled investments
Use business cases as a management tool to realise value from programmes
Employ the Val IT value/results chain, analytical model and maturity models to ensure optimum value delivery
Describe the six steps to get started on value management
121—Listening to the Board and Having the Board Listen to IT Governance SML
Charan Kumar, CISA, CGEIT Principal
Fernhill Associates Inc.
Canada
After completing this course you will be able to:
Determine how engaged the board is when making IT decisions
Identify any correlation between the board’s IT knowledge and its involvement in IT decision making
Describe what engages the board with respect to IT
Measure the level of awareness of IT governance by the board
Explain how the board’s awareness level of IT governance affects the job of information systems auditors
131—Governance of your Operational Environment Using COBIT and ITIL ML
Robert Stroud, CGEIT Vice President
Evangelist, Service Management and Governance
CA Inc.
USA
After completing this course you will be able to:
Examine the common intersection points of the COBIT and ITIL frameworks
Identify how to use COBIT and ITIL together to establish operational metrics
Leverage the COBIT process maturity model to assess process maturity
Align ITIL service manager roles to governance metrics
Justify the success of service management implementation to management
211—Demonstrating the Value of COBIT and Val IT Governance Practices ML
Paul Williams IT Governance Advisor
Protiviti
UK
After completing this course you will be able to:
Implement the good practices from COBIT and Val IT to help create enterprise value
Build an internal business case for the adoption of COBIT and Val IT
Apply the experience of others in how to preserve and create enterprise value
Communicate and work in partnership with audit, IT and the business to achieve enterprise objectives
221—Roles and Responsibilities for Top Executives and Board Members ML
Roger Southgate, CISA, CISM IT Governance Consultant
UK
After completing this course you will be able to:
Demonstrate the links between corporate, enterprise and IT governance
Identify the appropriate IT governance mechanisms
Select and utilise the latest ISACA publications to support IT governance activities
Assess and evaluate the current status of IT governance through the governance mechanisms
Evaluate and recommend focused improvement activities
231—Providing Governance in a Rapidly Changing World SML
Robert Stroud, CGEIT Vice President
Evangelist, Service Management and Governance
CA Inc.
USA
After completing this course you will be able to:
Examine the changing landscape of IT technology
Leverage the COBIT process maturity model to assess process maturity
Summarise the importance of the business/IT relationship and how to leverage this to drive sustainable governance processes
Appraise IT-enabled business change and impact on governance
311—The Great Governance Divide: IT GRC vs Enterprise GRC SM
Julian Waits Vice President of Business Development
Archer Technologies
USA
After completing this course you will be able to:
Manage the lifecycle of corporate and IT policies
Overcome hurdles to achieve effective governance throughout the enterprise
Consolidate business intelligence for efficient management of regulatory requirements across business units
Evaluate technical requirements needed for a best-in-class IT- and enterprise GRC programmes
Reduce costs with effective GRC technologies
321—IT Governance: Starting the Journey SML
Charles Mansour, CISA Principal
Charles Mansour Audit & Risk Services
UK
After completing this course you will be able to:
Acquire a knowledge of IT governance concepts and fundamentals
Take the first steps to implement IT governance utilising COBIT
Apply COBIT and Val IT as tools for IT governance
Select and use IT governance related metrics
Make sense of IT governance and related standards, such as ISO38500, ITIL and COSO
Engage with and facilitate senior management to establish an understanding of the concept of IT governance as a tool for corporate governance
331—Implementing an Effective Internal Controls System: A Case Study SML
Urs Fischer, CISA Vice President
Head IT Governance and Risk Management
Swiss Life
Switzerland
After completing this course you will be able to:
Discuss an internal control system, business controls and IT general controls
Build an IT general control framework
Identify relevant IT components for an efficient and effective internal control system
Create checklists and questionnaires for an efficient and effective control self assessment
Organise the maintenance of the internal control system
341—Destroy for Victory: Proper Planning and Execution in the Disposal of Sensitive Information Assets ML
Matthew Pemble Technical Director
Idrach Ltd.
UK
After completing this course you will be able to:
Discuss the importance of planning for end-of-life issues
Evaluate projects and locations for critical end-of-life management problems
Indentify legal and regulatory risks regarding end-of-life archiving and disposal
Construct auditable plans for end-of-life management of contracts, projects and locations
Educational Focus
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Practitioner (three to five years of experience)
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Senior practitioner (at least five years of experience)
Keeping abreast of key issues and the latest best practices is essential for all IT assurance professionals. This stream will help you gain a better understanding and become aware of how others have solved what are considered very tough issues and technologies. It will present new resources, processes and tools for IT assurance including frameworks, processes, terminology, concepts approaches, tools, emerging issues and technologies. Finally, the stream will offer the latest thinking on assuring existing technologies. Auditors need to look ahead and be ready for new ways to do things. The stream will give you some ideas to where to look.
112— COBIT and Application Audits: Is the "Magic Bullet" Still in the Shrink Wrap? PSM
Charles Mansour, CISA Principal
Charles Mansour Audit & Risk Services
UK
After completing this course you will be able to:
Adopt a more structured approach to application auditing
Apply the COBIT and COSO frameworks to assess the level of internal controls in an application
Perform more effective and efficient auditing or assurance engagements by utilising the COBIT family of products
Employ the various COBIT products in the course of audit planning, risk assessment and fieldwork to produce a better audit deliverable
122—Value Management Guidance for Assurance Professionals SM
Paul Williams IT Governance Adviser
Protiviti
UK
After completing this course you will be able to:
Implement good value management practices to contribute to enterprise value
Describe how the assurance function can use Val IT to help in the audit of IT investment and portfolio management processes
Apply the Val IT Assurance Guide in the development of audit activities and management reporting
Communicate and work in partnership with financial and operational audit, IT and the business to better achieve enterprise objectives
132—Risk-based Audit Planning Based on IT Process Maturity Assessment SML
Peter R. Bitterli, CISA, CISM, CGEIT IT Security Consultant/Auditor
Bitterli Consulting AG
Switzerland
After completing this course you will be able to:
Discuss why a financial auditor should perform an IT process maturity assessment as part of strategic planning for individual audits
Identify the dependencies of the internal control system on IT
Objectively and efficiently perform an IT process maturity assessment
Use the assessment outcome to adapt your planned audit procedures
Adapt the assessment approach to use it during the annual audit-planning process
212—Making IT Audit More Relevant SML
Charan Kumar, CISA, CGEIT Principal
Fernhill Associates Inc.
Canada
After completing this course you will be able to:
Identify various business and regulatory expectations of the executive leadership of an enterprise
Analyse the tasks involved in accomplishing these expectations
Examine the critical tasks to identify common deliverables
Create a strategy on how to engage IT audit in a role broader than IT audit
222—Controlling End-user Computing: Putting the Genie Back in the Bottle PSM
Ray Butler, CISA Head of Information Policy and Security
Highways Agency
UK
After completing this course you will be able to:
Describe the most common end-user applications and the risks involved in their uncontrolled use
Use a standard scale of impacts to determine the worst case impact of material error in the ise of end-user applications in your enterprise
Use a COBIT-based maturity model to measure the likelihood of material error from use of end-user applications in your enterprise
Identify some good and not-so-good practices in the use of end-user applications
Describe some options for improving control of end-user applications
232—Beyond Continuous Auditing to Continuous Risk and Control Assurance SML
Norman Marks Vice President, GRC
SAP
USA
After completing this course you will be able to:
Argue why leading internal audit functions are moving from a traditional focus on controls to a risk-centric approach
Describe the value of providing assurance to key stakeholders that risk management practices are effective and the controls required to manage those risks are healthy
Apply an operating model for internal audit that delivers continuous risk and control assurance, leverage risk monitoring, controls and data auditing, and reference the work of other assurance providers
Implement continuous risk and control assurance (CRCA), including continuous fraud detection
Intelligently select enabling technology
312—Better Value from IT Auditors: Aligning IT Audit with Corporate Strategic Objectives ML
Understanding the concepts and new trends of information security and its management is essential for IT assurance professionals to provide valueadding services. This stream presents the key elements of information security, in relation to the threats of confidentiality, integrity and the availability of information and systems. It explores the relevant management issues of the day to better equip security managers to meet the challenges and to provide IT audit professionals an insightful perspective on their responsibilities. The stream will offer examples of assurance steps needed to evaluate the enterprise’s overall security management programme and ways to counter the threats.
113—Being Smarter in Security: How to Deploy ISACA’s Business Model for Information Security SM
Vernon Poole, CISM, CGEIT Head of Business Consultancy
Sapphire
UK
After completing this course you will be able to:
Describe how ISACA’s business model for information security (BMIS) assists senior management’s commitment to information security initiatives
Argue how BMIS can focus the manager on the need for IT governance and alignment of information security with the enterprise’s objectives
Sell the benefits of BMIS to senior management
Realise the business benefits of reporting in an BMIS balanced way
Explain why BMIS is the missing integration link between business and information security
Identify why BMIS will establish an agreed basis for continuous monitoring and constant vigilance
123—Security in the Cloud SML
Mike Small Information Security Management Advisor
UK
After completing this course you will be able to:
Define and recognise what is meant by cloud computing
Describe how cloud computing and virtual computing are related
Specify the particular security challenges posed by cloud computing
Recognise how ISO 27001 controls relate to cloud computing
Identify approaches to mitigate these security challenges
133—Modern Cyber Threats and How to Combat Them S
Leighton R. Johnson III, CISA, CISM Chief Operations Officer, Senior Security Engineer
Information Security & Forensics Management Team
USA
After completing this course you will be able to:
Identify what threats are out there in the “wild”
Summarise the key steps to an incident identification
Utilise the tools, techniques and tactics to combat threats
Determine what is really vulnerable in your network
213—Data Breaches: Can Something Good Come from Something Bad? SML
Matt van der Wel, CISA Managing Principal Forensics EMEA
Verizon Business
The Netherlands
After completing this course you will be able to:
Recognise today’s top threats in data breaches
Create a strategy to reduce the risk of a data breach
Retell some war stories of what enterprises did wrong and how they got hacked
Realise the value of and how to better prepare for an IT security incident
Explain why IT audits and completeness of information are crucial when handling an incident
223—Software Development Security in Complex IT Environments SM
Compliance policies, procedures and activities are continuing to burden enterprises. Enterprises need to not only develop and implement effective solutions, but these solutions need to be able to meet all compliance requirements that govern an enterprise. This stream presents the concepts of risk management and will showcase how to apply risk management concepts and solutions to the benefit of the enterprise and its stakeholders. It explores a variety of specific regulations and compliance requirements. The stream also presents methods to test and assure compliance with these requirements from risk management, compliance and IT audit perspectives.
114—ERM and IT: Principles, Issues and How ISACA's Risk IT Framework Helps PSL
Urs Fischer, CISA Vice President
Head IT Governance and Risk Management
Swiss Life
Switzerland
After completing this course you will be able to:
Explain why IT risk management is important
Describe what the new Risk IT framework covers
Benefits and outcomes of using Risk IT
Identify how the framework relates to COBIT
Realise how the Risk IT framework can help to achieve best practices in IT risk management
124—GRC, ERM and the Way Forward with Technology SM
Rosemary M. Amato, CISA Director
Deloitte Accountants B.V.
The Netherlands
After completing this course you will be able to:
Describe the risk intelligence maturity model
Explain how technology can assist with GRC and ERM processes in the enterprise
Sustain compliance with continuous monitoring tools incorporated into ERM processes
Identify how IT can actually enable all types of compliance within an enterprise and not just IT compliance
134— Compliance Means Never Having to Say You’re Sorry SM
Marne E. Gordan Regulatory Analyst, Corporate Security Strategy
IBM
USA
After completing this course you will be able to:
Explore the commonalities between the data protection requirements of the most prevalent information security regulations and standards
Suggest strategies for implementing enterprisewide control measures to satisfy them
Determine how much is enough in terms of processes, policies and controls
Identify what auditors, examiners and regulators look for in an affected enterprise’s corporate computing environment
Implement a simple strategy for demonstrating recovery from a breach to the point of being made whole
Formulate data breach containment strategies that allow the enterprise to preserve its compliance posture
Discuss current trends in post-breach notification and recovery
214—Scenario-based IT Risk Assessment and Management SML
Peter R. Bitterli, CISA, CISM, CGEIT IT Security Consultant/Auditor
Bitterli Consulting AG
Switzerland
After completing this course you will be able to:
List the advantages and disadvantages of scenario-based IT risk assessment
Tailor a scenario-based approach to the specific needs of any company using a step-by-step process explained during the session
Consistently and efficiently perform scenario-based risk assessments
Link IT risk scenarios to ISO27001/2 for effective integration into an information security management system
Combine this type of risk assessment with an overall IT risk management process
224—Inverting the Risk Paradigm SM
Hugh Penri-Williams, CISA, CISM, CGEIT Owner
Glaniad 1865 E.U.R.L
France
After completing this course you will be able to:
Describe what risk really is and its numerous components
Explain approaches, traditional and novel, that can be taken in assessing risk
List the methodologies available to perform risk analysis
Demonstrate how to present results and conclusions according to specifically targeted audiences
Discuss what can be improved in conducting the process
234—Automating IT Risk and Compliance: A Case Study SM
Anil Jogani, CISA, CGEIT Director
Milan Solutions Ltd.
UK
After completing this course you will be able to:
Educate management on the advantages of automating risk and compliance processes
Appreciate how to achieve rapid ROI and cost savings
Determine how to reduce time in compliance efforts
Increase visibility of risk and compliance efforts across the enterprise
314—Applying ISO/IEC 15504 for Assessing IT Control Systems PS
János Ivanyos Partner
Memolux Ltd.
Hungary
After completing this course you will be able to:
Interpret IT governance and internal control frameworks (COBIT and COSO) in a common measurement model
Adopt ISO/IEC 15504 (SPICE) process capability and organisational maturity measurement concepts for IT and other internal control processes
Use performance measurement to assess control risk areas
Analyse the effectiveness of internal controls based on control risk assessment
Combine COBIT maturity model with other governance models
324—The Compliant Cloud SM
Marne E. Gordan Regulatory Analyst, Corporate Security Strategy
IBM
USA
After completing this course you will be able to:
Identify the three major types of cloud deployments, and the pros and cons of each
Describe security and compliance risks associated with the three major types of cloud deployments
Adapt PCI, BASEL II, SOX (and its international variants) requirements to address cloud computing
Implement the top five measures each enterprise must take in order to appropriately address cloud security for a positive compliance outcome
334—IT Risk Metrics Are Broken!: How to Measure Cyber Risk Correctly PSM
Edward Schwartz, CISA, CISM Chief Security Officer
NetWitness Corp.
USA
After completing this course you will be able to:
Explore current qualitative and quantitative risk management models, reviewing fundamental strengths and weaknesses relative to organisational risk management, security and audit objectives
Describe the relative value of metrics obtained from various assessment technologies typically deployed in enterprises today
Postulate the ideal characteristics and direct business benefits to public and private enterprises of an approach aligned with quantitative risk discovery and assessment
Review specifically two case studies: a large US auto manufacturer and two large universities where this quantitative risk model has been implemented and is proving to be effective in managing operational risk levels
Discuss the technology components required to measure cyber risk correctly in many public and private enterprises
344—Using COBIT as an IT Risk Management Barometer SML
Roger Southgate, CISA, CISM IT Governance Consultant
UK
After completing this course you will be able to:
Discover the information services that underpin the key activities of the enterprise and their underlying drivers
Use scenarios to show the linkage between enterprise risk and IT risk
Demonstrate the impact of IT risks to the enterprise
Enable an informed dialogue between the organisation and IT addressing risk identification and appropriate treatment
Educational Focus
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Practitioner (three to five years of experience)
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Senior practitioner (at least five years of experience)
Business and the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Governance Model: Implementation Experiences at K&H Group
Dániel Némethy General Manager of KBC Global Services Hungarian Branch
CIO of Hungarian Kereskedelmi és Hitelbank (K&H Bank)
KBC Global Services and all of its various groups and subsidiaries realised the best approach to managing the challenges of aligning business goals with information and communication technology goals was to implement a governance model. Dániel Némethy, General Manager of the KBC Global Services branch in Hungary used the Pan-European model to improve continually processes thus ensuring greater quality of services. The goal is to provide transparent customer service and to develop systems that can adapt to the ever changing business environment. In his keynote address, Némethy will explain the governance model, share his implementation experience, discuss its advantages and disadvantages, and look to the future of the governance model.
Maximise your conference experience, and participate in one of the pre- and/or post-conference workshops. These workshops will use case studies, group exercises and demonstrations to convey techniques and methodologies, and introduce tools to accomplish the objectives.
Prerequisites for all workshops:
At least three years of IT audit experience or equivalent knowledge
Familiarity with terminology, approaches, methodologies and techniques to audit the IT environment
WS1—Implementing IT Governance Using COBIT® and Val IT™ SML (two-day)
Implementing IT governance can be a difficult task, which is why ISACA created official guidance on how to implement IT governance using COBIT and Val IT. This guidebook helps enterprises assess and implement IT governance using maturity models, performance measurement frameworks, control objectives and control practices, and will be provided to all participants as part of the workshop material.
Roger Southgate, CISA, CISM IT Governance Consultant
UK
Implementing IT governance can be a difficult task, which is why ISACA created official guidance on how to implement IT governance using COBIT and Val IT. This guidebook helps enterprises assess and implement IT governance using maturity models, performance measurement frameworks, control objectives and control practices, and will be provided to all participants as part of the workshop material. This two-day workshop:
Is based on the implementation guide and its road map for IT governance implementation activities
Offers lectures, case studies and group exercises to explore the concepts of IT governance and highlight best practices and critical success factors for the project
Includes references to ITGI’s Val IT initiative to optimise the realisation of value from IT investments
Concludes with the new Implementing IT Governance Using COBIT and Val IT exam (optional) for anyone wishing to earn the Implementing IT Governance Using COBIT and Val IT certificate. For more information, please visit the web site.
Specific Prerequisites:
Understanding of the COBIT framework
Completion of the COBIT Foundation Course™ or prove equivalent knowledge by passing the COBIT® Foundation Course Exam.
WS2—Using COBIT in IT Audit and Assurance PSM (two-day)
Charan Kumar, CISA, CGEIT Principal
Fernhill Associates Inc.
Canada
Based on ISACA’s IT Assurance Guide: Using COBIT®, the workshop examines how to use the COBIT framework to help conduct IT assurance engagements. It discusses how COBIT supports a variety of assurance activities including planning, scoping and assessing risks. Participants will receive a copy of the IT Assurance Guide as part of the reference material. This two-day workshop:
Demonstrates how to perform an assurance review of the COBIT processes
Provides an understanding of the core concepts of control, IT assurance and IT governance
Explains how to assess the effectiveness of controls
Explores how to document and communicate the business impact of control weaknesses
WS3—Auditing Spreadsheet Risk and Quality PS (one-day)
Patrick O'Beirne Managing Director
Systems Modelling Ltd.
Ireland
Ray Butler, CISA Head of Information Policy and Security
Highways Agency
UK
Spreadsheet models are widely used to inform vital business decisions and processes, and are known to be about the most error-prone and high-risk applications in any business. Testing can be tricky and time consuming for the auditor or reviewer, and if it is contracted out to any of the specialist service companies in the field, expensive. This one-day workshop:
Examines the causes of spreadsheet errors and mistakes
Details the risk environment and management processes around spreadsheet use
Explains techniques for inspecting a spreadsheet for errors and bad constructs
Explains techniques to reduce the incidence of errors in spreadsheets
Suggests what to look for in spreadsheet audit software tools
Discusses how a company can create an inventory of its critical spreadsheets, assess them for risk, and prioritise scarce resources
Introduces little-known secrets of Excel's built-in auditing features
Educational Focus
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Practitioner (three to five years of experience)
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Senior practitioner (at least five years of experience)
Urs Fischer, CISA Vice President
Head IT Governance and Risk Management
Swiss Life
Switzerland
Effective management of business risk has become an essential component of IT governance. Leading the drive to help enterprises mitigate risks, ISACA has developed the Risk IT framework. This one-day workshop:
Explores the elements of IT risk management—the principles, who is responsible for IT risk, how to build awareness, and how to communicate risk scenarios, the business impact and key risk indicators
Introduces the Risk IT framework and the process model that includes risk governance, risk evaluation and risk response
Explains how the framework relates to COBIT and how it can help to achieve best practices in IT risk management
Examines the implementation and operational issues of the framework
Explores how to integrate IT risk management into ERM, establish and maintain a common risk view and make risk-aware business decisions
Elaborates on how to maintain an operational risk profile, assess and respond to risk, as well as how to collect event data, monitor risk and report exposures and opportunities
WS5—Developing an Information Security Programme SM (one-day)
John Pironti, CISA, CISM, CGEIT Chief Information Risk Strategist
Archer Technologies LLC
USA
In order to effectively maintain the integrity and security of an enterprise’s information infrastructure, an organised information security programme must be put into place. This one-day workshop:
Introduces the concept of an information security programme within an enterprise
Explores the key functional areas and organisational structure that should be included in order to implement and maintain an effective programme
Discusses key functional areas to highlight their importance to the programme, activities they will perform and their key performance indicators
Addresses dependencies within and outside of the programme, key competencies and staffing models required to implement and operate an effective programme
Explores individual functions in detail such as threat and vulnerability assessment, and vulnerability management concepts, as well as the development of metrics for effective information security governance
Uses case studies and global industry insight to help participants understand how information programmes using these concepts have been successfully implemented and operate today
WS6—Cyber Forensic Investigation: Concepts for IT Auditors PSM (one-day)
Al Marcella, CISA Principle/CEO
Business Automation Consultants LLC
USA
IT audit professionals have to develop new tools for collecting, examining and evaluating data in an effort to establish intent, culpability, motive, means, methods and loss resulting from e-crimes. This one-day workshop:
Introduces the broad field of cyber forensics and presents various tools and techniques designed to maintain control over organisational assets, digital or otherwise
Addresses computer forensics theory and methodology
Examines how to identify, establish and maintain a physical chain of custody
Explores how to determine incident responses and priorities in a cyber forensic investigation
Discusses policies for the preservation of computer evidence
Explores how to coordinate forensic pre-incident preparation and the procedures necessary for gathering of all pertinent live information
Explains how to identify volatile data, photos, physical media and log files, and the procedures necessary to conduct sound forensic analysis of the collected information
Examines various forensic toolkits and associated methodologies
Sushil Chatterji, CGEIT Partner
ICT Control SA
Singapore
ISACA recently introduced its newest designation program: Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), the definitive certification credential for IT governance professionals, and it is rapidly gaining popularity worldwide. If you plan to take the CGEIT exam, then you will benefit greatly from this two-day workshop as it will:
Cover the knowledge statements defined in the CGEIT job practice
Provide attendees a clear understanding of key concepts, terminology and methodology
Include sample questions to help prepare for the examination
Explain and discuss the answers to sample questions to reinforce the information contained in the six domain areas: IT governance framework; strategic alignment; value delivery; risk management; resource management; and performance measurement
Attendees will receive the CGEIT Review Manual 2010 as part of workshop fees.
Educational Focus
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Practitioner (three to five years of experience)
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Senior practitioner (at least five years of experience)
Why not stay in the heart of the conference action at a discounted hotel price? To guarantee you receive the discounted price, it is highly recommended that you make your reservations as soon as possible as our hotel block may sell out before the cut-off date. To make your reservations, please contact the hotel directly.
Budapest possesses a rich and fascinating history as well as a vibrant cultural heritage. Recognizing the unique value of its traditions it has managed to maintain its magic and charm, and is rightly known as the Queen of the Danube. It has also been called the City of Spas, as there are a dozen thermal baths complexes served by over a hundred natural thermal springs.
For your convenience, all conference events, except the Special Evening Event, will be held onsite.
Welcome Reception
Sunday, 21 March 2010, 17.30 – 19.30
Join us for the opening event of EuroCACS. A highly interactive environment in an informal setting, this is an ideal time to begin networking with your peers and engage with many of the speakers. Do not miss this opportunity to reunite with friends and colleagues from around the world, and meet seasoned professionals as well as newcomers.
Exhibitors’ Reception and InfoExchange
Monday, 22 March 2010, 17.00 – 19.30
The Exhibitors’ Reception marks the official opening of the InfoExchange. Interact with exhibitors and continue to network with peers while exploring the newest products and services available to IT professionals. Exhibitors will be available to demonstrate products and answer questions. Join us for this valuable event.
Tuesday, 23 March, 18.30 – 20.00
Hungarian Railway Museum
Join us for a unique evening at the Hungarian Railway Museum (Magyar Vasúttörténeti Park). An array of vintage locomotives, steam engines, dining cars and trains of all sorts decorate this distinctive venue in Budapest. Spend time networking with your fellow conference delegates at this unique location amid the historic trains at the museum. A reception-style dinner will be served. Attendance to this event is included in your conference registration. Tickets for guests are available for purchase prior to the conference.
Exhibitor Educational Sessions
Monday, 22 March 2010, 17.30 – 19.00
Tuesday, 23 March 2010, 10.30 – 12.00
Interact with the exhibitors and earn CPE hours. ISACA offers special one-half-hour sessions presented by the InfoExchange exhibitors. Exhibitor Educational Sessions provide an additional in-depth opportunity to interact with the exhibitors or see a demonstration about the products and services. Specific sessions and times will be announced at the conference.
All fees are quoted in US dollars, subject to applicable VAT. The entire registration fee must be received by ISACA before your registration will be considered paid in full.
Conference Registration
ISACA Member
US $1,995
Non-member
US $2,195
One-day Workshop
Member
US $550
Non-member
US $750
Two-day Workshop
Member
US $950
Non-member
US $1,150
Cancellation Deadline
24 February 2010
VAT
Registration fees for the event are subject to 25% VAT. All registration fees, which include VAT, must be received by ISACA for your registration to be considered paid in full. Registrants will be provided with an invoice/receipt with the applicable VAT information.
Programme Benefits
Your EuroCACS registration fee includes:
Attendance at the conference streams of your choice
A complete set of electronic proceedings that includes all session presentations received by the production deadline
An opportunity to earn up to 40 continuing professional education (CPE) credit hours; 19 for the conference and 7 for each day of the optional pre- and post-conference workshops
Invitation to all social and networking events:
Welcome Reception on Sunday, 21 March, 17.30 – 19.30
Exhibitors’ Reception on Monday, 22 March
Special Evening Event at the Hungarian Railway Museum on Tuesday, 23 March
Attendance at the Exhibitor Educational Sessions of your choice
Unlimited entry to the InfoExchange Exhibits
Morning and afternoon coffee/tea breaks
Complimentary breakfasts and lunches on Monday, 22 March, Tuesday, 23 March, and Wednesday, 24 March
VISA
Obtaining a VISA is solely the responsibility of the registrant. Please contact the local government of the host country for details. Once a paid registration is received, a letter of invitation will be provided by ISACA, upon request.
Fax your completed registration form to +1.847.253.1443
Mail your completed registration form to:
ISACA
1055 Paysphere Circle
Chicago, IL 60674 USA
Bank Wires—send electronic payments in US dollars to:
Bank of America
135 S LaSalle St.
Chicago, Illinois 60603
ABA #0260-0959-3
ISACA Account #22-7157-8
S.W.I.F.T. code BOFAUS3N
[Please include attendee’s name and EuroCACS on the Advice of Transfer.]
If your plans change and you won’t be able to attend the conference and/or workshop, contact us by phone, fax or e-mail to cancel your registration. All cancellations must be received by 24 February 2010 to receive a refund of registration fees. A cancellation charge of US $100 will be subtracted from conference refunds, and US $50 from workshop refunds. No refunds can be given after 24 February 2010. Attendee substitution is permitted at any time until the conference. If a non-member is substituting a member, then there will be additional non-member fees.
Note: Registration is contingent upon full payment of the registration fee. To guarantee registration, conference and/or workshop fees must be received by the published deadline. It may take 10 or more business days for a wire transfer or mailed check to reach ISACA, so please plan accordingly. If, for any reason, ISACA must cancel a course or event, liability is limited solely to the registration fees paid. ISACA is not responsible for other expenses incurred, including travel and accommodation fees. Conference materials are not guaranteed to those who register onsite or fail to submit payment prior to the event. For more information regarding administrative policies, please contact the ISACA conference department.