ISACA Overview and 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.

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

Founded in 1969, Association membership has grown to more than 65,000 members from 140 countries, belonging to more than 170 local chapters worldwide.  The Houston chapter was also founded in 1969 and in 2007 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.