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Feliz Navidad y Prospero Año Nuevo 2011!
Les Desea John R. Robles and Associates
From The Editor

Hola! During this Christmas season I wish all my readers A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

It has been an interesting year, publishing the activities of the professional organizations in Puerto Rico. I wish to thank those of you who have expressed support for this work and who think it is a helpful document in their professional growth. I hope to keep up this effort in the new year, God Willing.

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Feliz Navidad!

En esta Temporada le
Deseamos que el Niño
Jesús los Colme de
Bendiciones y que el
Año Nuevo sea de
Dicha y Prosperidad.

John R. Robles and Associates

 
Institute of Internal Auditor's - "Tone at the Top"

Read the November 2010 issue of "Tone-at-the-Top",  here, a monthly periodical, issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors for Senior Management, Board of Directors and Audit Committees. It provides nuggets of information concerning risk, internal control, governance, ethics, and the changing role of internal auditing. If you wish to receive your personal copy, contact the pr@theiia.org.

Professional Associations

An important part of this newsletter is the identification of professional associations that provide training and seminars to information technology, governance, security, and other professionals in Puerto Rico. We will publish all activities and seminars of these associations so that each professional can select which seminar or training to attend for their own professional growth, as well as, the accumulation of Continuing Professional Credits for their certification requirements.

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News from The Puerto Rico Cloud Computing (and Green Computing) User Group (PRCCUG)

The Puerto Rico Cloud (and Green Computing) User Group (PRCCUG) is having its 2nd vendor presentation on Wednesday, December 15, 2010. HP Puerto Rico will be presenting their Cloud Computing initiatives. In this series of presentations, vendors will present and discuss their Cloud Computing services. The purpose of this presentation series is to present to our audience the technologies, features, and benefits of this relatively new technology. In future presentations, we will have Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and other vendors presenting and discussing their products.

PRCCUG has as our audience, interested persons in government, as well as, private enterprises. We hope to have stimulating discussions and presentations of Cloud Computing and Green Computing in Puerto Rico.

If you are interested in being part of this new group (PRCCUG), please contact me. Access and browse our library of Cloud Computing information here.

Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Theme: Cloud Computing
Speaker: Marcos Yanez, HP Spain
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: Free
Place: HP Puerto Rico, Edificio Chardon, 8th Floor, Hato Rey
Registration: Register Here
News from The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Association (CFE)

The Puerto Rico chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is a professional organization dedicated to fighting fraud and white-collar crime. Internationally, the association has over 25,000-members.

The Puerto Rico Chapter holds a monthly meeting the last Tuesday of the month except in July and December. The monthly meeting is held at the Cafeteria Ambiental, Edificion de Agencias Ambientales (DRNA, JCA) Cruz a Matos, Urbanizacion San Jose Industrial Park. More information.

Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Theme:
  1. Fraude Hipotecario (marco legal y resumen de casos).
  2. BSA Compliance (Documetos necesarios para cumplir con FINCEN)
  3. Ejemplos de bancos que han sido multados por incumplimiento.
Speaker: CFE Juan Agosto y personal de Fiscalia Federal.
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Place: Cafeteria Ambiental, Edificion de Agencias Ambientales (DRNA, JCA) Cruz a Matos, Urbanizacion San Jose Industrial Park.
News from Internet Society of Puerto Rico

ISOCPR is the Puerto Rico Chapter of the Internet Society. It serves professionals interested in the use, evolution and open development of the Internet for the benefit of all people in Puerto Rico and throughout the World. Created in the United States in 1992, the Internet Society is a non-profit entity dedicated to safeguarding the best interests of the Internet as well as stimulate its use throughout the globe.   More information.

Date: Thursday, December 16, 2010
Theme: iNET: The Power of the Cloud: The Internet as a knowledge Resource for Economic Growth and Global Competitiveness
Speaker: Various
Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Place: Centro de Convenciones de Puerto Rico   More information.
News from the Project Management Institute (PMI) - Puerto Rico

PMIPR is the Puerto Rico chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI). It was founded in 1998 and currently has over 300 members. It serves professionals that work or are interested in Project Management.   More information.

Date: Thursday, December 16, 2010
Theme: PMI Networking & Sharing Event
Speaker: All Members
Time: 6:00pm
Place: Johnny's Restaurant, San Juan.  More information.
News from "La Camara de Comercio de Puerto Rico"

La mision de La Camara de Comercio de Puerto Rico es fortalecer el desarrollo de sus socios proveyendo conocimientos, representatividad multisectorial y protegiendo los valores y fundamentos de la libre empresa.   More information.

The "Camara de Comercio de Puerto Rico" has various monthly activities.   More information.

News from the "Colegio de CPA de Puerto Rico"

The “Colegio de CPA de Puerto Rico” was established by law in 1973. It serves all persons practicing public accounting are obligated to be members of the “Colegio”. It provides training and services to promote professional excellence.    More information.

The "Colegio de CPA de Puerto Rico" has various monthly educational activities.  More information.

The "Colegio de CPA de Puerto Rico" also has various monthly Information Systems Seminars.   More information.

News from Puerto Rico Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC)

El PR-SBTDC Network opera en sociedad con la Administración Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA) y la Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico (UIPR) con el apoyo de la Compañía de Fomento Industrial (PRIDCO) y el municipio Aut ónomo de Caguas. El auspicio brindado por SBA no constituye un endoso expreso o implícito de los coauspiciadores o de los productos, opiniones o servicios de los participantes. Todos los programas ofrecidos por el PR-SBTDC son no discriminatorios. El PR-SBTDC ofrece acomodo razonable para personas con impedimentos, el cual debe solicitarse con dos semanas de antelación a la celebración de la actividad.    More information.

El PR-SBTDC ofrece varios adiesteramientos durante el mes.  More information.

Public Service Announcement
News from the FBI San Juan Office

The FBI investigates all matters related to computer hacking, child pornography, internet fraud, intellectual property rights (IPR) and other cyber related criminal activity.

If you or your company is a victim of a computer intrusion or computer crime, feel free to contact Special Agent Luis A Rivera Santana, FBI San Juan Cyber Squad (787) 772-2181.

SA Luis A Rivera Santana
FBI San Juan Division
Cyber Squad
787-994-0401
luis.rivera-santana@ic.fbi.gov

Other Professional Associations:

ISACA Puerto Rico - More information

Information System Security Association (ISSA) - Puerto Rico - More information

InfraGard - More information

Puerto Rico PASS - Professional Association of SQL Server - More information

The Institute of Internal Auditors - Puerto Rico - More information

Asociación de Ejecutivos de Cooperativas de Puerto Rico - More Information

itSMF - Puerto Rico Interest Group - More information

PRiMEX - More information

Compania de Comercio y Exportacion de Puerto Rico (CCE) - More information.

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