THE IT GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE® (ITGI) (www.itgi.org) was established in 1998 to advance international thinking and standards in directing and controlling an enterprise's information technology. Effective IT governance helps ensure that IT supports business goals, optimizes business investment in IT, and appropriately manages IT-related risks and opportunities. The IT Governance Institute offers symposia, original research, and case studies to assist enterprise leaders and boards of directors in their IT governance responsibilities.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDIT AND CONTROL ASSOCIATION® (ISACA®) (www.isaca.org) is a recognized worldwide leader in IT governance, control, security, and assurance with more than 35,000 members in more than 100 countries. Founded in 1969, ISACA sponsors international conferences; publishes the Information Systems Control JournalTM; develops international information systems auditing and control standards; and administers both the globally respected Certified Information System Auditor® (CISA®) designation carried by more than 35,000 professionals since its inception, and the Certified Information Security Manager (CISMTM) designation, a groundbreaking credential earned by 5,000 professionals in its first two years.