President's Message

Members and colleagues – welcome to ISACA Willamette Valley Chapter website.  As the 2009-2010 Chapter President, I am planning to carry on the traditions of this chapter as a place where professionals in audit, IT security, and compliance can find current relevant information and networking opportunities.  Also, we endeavor to help you maintain professional credentials and provide a resource to the community at large.

If you are a member already, I thank you for your membership and I hope this year you will take an active role in the chapter and take advantage of our monthly meetings and other events.

I suspect you will agree with me that an ISACA membership is of unique value in today’s world.  It seems very relevant as you consider the news; this is the era of cyber crime, financial meltdowns, privacy breaches, and a host of other technical, security and compliance problems.  Where should businesses and government look for advice and solutions to these problems?  I think management will look to the professions that ISACA represents– and it our challenge to provide leadership and best practices.  The chapter will help you in this mission: helping with information on how to identify risk and threats, how to securely process critical information, and how to maintain compliance to standards, regulations and laws. 

I think it is an important time for all of us to take renewed pride and commitment in our profession. And, if you are not a member, I would invite you to consider joining us. Our chapter can also help you achieve and maintain professional certifications, and meet your colleagues from around the region.

I believe the organization exists for the benefit of the members, so please let me or any board member know how we are doing.  I look forward to an excellent year ahead and success for all of us.

 Sean Sherman

President, ISACA Willamette Valley Chapter