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.   

ISACA Mission Statement

"Through worldwide leadership, enhance recognition of the IS audit and control profession through the advancement of standards and practices, education, and certification"

Houston Chapter

The Greater Houston chapter was founded in 1969 and in 2009 has approximately 1000 members.

The membership includes a wide range of IS audit and control professionals working for all types of business as well as local and national governments. These professionals hold a variety of positions including: CEO, CIO, IS Director, IS Manager, IS Audit professionals, and IS Security professionals, just to name a few.