ISACA

• The ISACA-Lewis University Student Organization is dedicated to providing student members greater career insight and networking opportunities in the areas of Cybersecurity, information systems, information security risk optimization, IT audit and governance and compliance of computing systems. The organization is recognized by ISACA International and supported by the local ISACA Chicago chapter.

  ISACA is a non-profit, global member association focused on Cybersecurity, IT Audit and Assurance professionals, IT governance, IT risk management, IT compliance, and information security management. ISACA members represent nearly all industry categories: financial, public accounting, government/public sector, technology, healthcare, utilities and manufacturing

  ISACA publishes a widely-used industry framework for IT and Information Security governance called COBIT, administers popular professional certifications Cybersecurity Nexus Fundamentals (CSX), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) and CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, and has approximately 110,000 members worldwide and 204 chapters in 86 countries.

  The objectives of the ISACA- Lewis University student chapter are to:

  1. Develop relationships and provide networking opportunities between Lewis students and IT and Information security professionals.
  2. Supplement classroom learning with greater career insight by inviting guest speakers and by interacting with professionals at events sponsored by ISACA-Chicago.
  3. Provide knowledge and experience to put students far ahead of the competition when it comes time to begin their careers.
  4. Help students with scholarships, internships and career opportunities.
  5. To keep students abreast of local, national and international current events in IT, cybersecurity threats, exploits and controls.
  6. Provide a supportive environment that encourages and trains students to participate in cybersecurity and computing systems competitions.
  7. Provide students access to ISACA journal, webcasts, and many resources for education beyond the classroom