Friday, January 16, 2009

SecureState Attends PCI Compliance Seminar with ISACA


Craig Monastra of Sterling Jewelers with Brian Telesz and Nicole McClain of SecureState
Today, ISACA’s membership—more than 86,000 strong worldwide—is characterized by its diversity. Members live and work in more than 160 countries and cover a variety of professional IT-related positions inlcuding but not limited to IS auditor, consultant, educator, IS security professional, regulator, chief information officer and internal auditor.

SecureState's Brian Telesz and Nicole McClain (pictured above with Craig Monastra of Sterling Jewelers) attended the most recent ISACA seminar at Harry's Steakhouse for good food and a great presentation on PCI Compliance. Keynote speaker was Lisa Peterson of Progressive Insurance.

The Information Systems Audit and Control Association is primarily focused on promoting quality IS audit and governance education to its members. The IS audit profession is based and dependent upon technological expertise. With Audit and Compliance being one of SecureState’s four divisions of expertise its helps our consultants and directors keep abreast on the latest hot topics, concerns and trends in the IT audit world. SecureState is a leader in the Audit and Compliance world. We engage in many different environments such as finance, insurance, manufacturing, retail and energy which gives us a very diverse expertise in the many compliances and security regulations that companies need to adhere to.

In addition to the importance of Audit and Compliance, SecureState belongs to the local chapter and attends the monthly meetings to keep SecureState in front our current and prospective clients who are members. We will also speak and present at these monthly meetings which helps educate ISACA chapter members on what SecureState sees out in the field during engagements and clarify and educate on IT audit issues.

Would you like SecureState to speak at your next event? Contact SecureState at 800.903.6264 for more information.

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