IT How-To: Strategy for the SOX Audit

1 Day intense Training Workshop aimed at IT for Sarbanes Oxley Audit Readiness for Small to Medium sized Businesses.

Description:  This workshop explores the impact of the Sarbanes Oxley legislation on control issues in information technology for Small and Medium sized Businesses (SMB).  It provides information and tools to assist in the planning and preparation of the IT Department’s participation of an Internal and/or External Audit as it relates to internal controls over financial reporting for the SMB market. 

Supporting Corporate Compliance Round Table Series

The 3-part IT Strategy Series: ASK THE EXPERTS will conclude on April 19^th, 2007.

Didn’t get to the part 1 and 2 of the IT Strategy Series? No worries, this *Free* Roundtable discussion ASK THE EXPERTS is your chance to learn more, at ITA Chicago!  

The Radian Group continues to present a free industry discussion for IT Management professionals and those dealing with the issues of Compliance Management for Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) – both those companies that are publicly held and those considering IPO strategies in the future and those organizations in the supply chain. 

May WORKSHOP: ISO/IEC 27001:2005 Understanding an Information Security Management System

(In partnership with BSI Americas)

DESCRIPTION: BSI’s “ISO/IEC 27001:2005  – Understanding an Information Security Management System” course provides an overview of the latest techniques and examines issues surrounding Information Security Management System (ISMS).  This course details the requirements for a formal management system as specified in ISO/IEC 27001:2005 and outlines information security issues including methods of control and countermeasures for threats.  Experienced instructors lead students through exercises designed to help them understand the processes involved in implementing and managing information security.

Location: Illinois Technology Association
                  200 S. Wacker - 15th Fl.
                  Chicago, IL 60606

    Cost: $1195 USD

To Pre-Register contact: LFGibson@TheRadianGroup.com or Laurie Faith at 630.305.7100 x233

“Expecting the Unexpected”

2-Day Business Continuity Planning Workshop

DESCRIPTION: Learn the types of disruptions that can affect an ongoing business operation and how to develop a strategy to handle these unforeseen occurrences. We will discuss Business Continuity vs. Disaster Recovery, the principles of emergency management (awareness, preparation, mitigation, response, & recovery), the components of a Business Continuity Plan and the practical means by which to develop, test, and maintain them. Adapt your business to be resilient against natural disasters, global pandemics, structural catastrophes and strive to Expect the Unexpected!

Location: One Energy Center 
                  40 Shuman Blvd, Suite 201
                  Naperville, IL 60563

       Cost: $1195 USD

To Pre-Register contact: LFGibson@TheRadianGroup.com or Laurie Faith at 630.305.7100 x233