ISACA History
ISACA got its start in 1967, when a small group of
individuals with similar jobs—auditing controls in
the computer systems that were becoming increasingly
critical to the operations of their organizations—sat
down to discuss the need for a centralized source of
information and guidance in the field. In 1969, the
group formalized, incorporating as the EDP Auditors
Association. In 1976 the association formed an education
foundation to undertake large-scale research efforts to
expand the knowledge and value of the IT governance and
control field.
About ISACA
With more than 86,000 constituents in more than 160 countries, ISACA®
(
www.isaca.org) is a leading
global provider of knowledge, certifications, community, advocacy and education on information
systems assurance and security, enterprise governance of IT, and IT-related risk and compliance.
Founded in 1969, ISACA sponsors international conferences, publishes the ISACA® Journal, and
develops international information systems auditing and control standards. It also administers
the globally respected Certified Information Systems Auditor™ (CISA®), Certified Information
Security Manager® (CISM®) and Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT® (CGEIT®) designations.
ISACA developed and continually updates the COBIT®, Val IT™ and Risk IT frameworks, which help
IT professionals and enterprise leaders fulfill their IT governance responsibilities and deliver
value to the business.
(More info can be found at
ISACA Overview and History)
About ISACA Malaysia
The ISACA Malaysia Chapter (
www.isacamalaysia.org /
www.isaca.org.my)
was launched in 1984 and has been actively developing the
IT control and audit profession, and promoting IT Governance in Malaysia.
Currently, we have more than 500 active members with wide background of profession.
About ITGI
The ITGI (
www.itgi.org)
, established by the association in 1998,
is designed to be the think tank –
offering presentations at both ISACA and
non-ISACA conferences, publications, and
electronic resources for greater understanding
of the roles and relationship between IT
and enterprise governance.
Together, ISACA and ITGI lead the information
technology community by providing those
elements critical to professionals in a
globally evolving industry: a code of ethics,
research, peer networking, a common body
of knowledge, standards, certification and
education.