Released on: September 10, 2008, 5:13 am

Press Release Author: Jerin Verghese

Industry: Computers

Press Release Summary: Registration is now open for the first Certified in the
Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) exam. The exam will be administered in English
on 13 December 2008 and is available at more than 230 sites internationally.

The final date to register for the first CGEIT exam is 24 September 2008. Candidates
can register at www.isaca.org/cgeit.


Press Release Body: Registration is now open for the first Certified in the
Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) exam. The exam will be administered in English
on 13 December 2008 and is available at more than 230 sites internationally.

The final date to register for the first CGEIT exam is 24 September 2008. Candidates
can register at www.isaca.org/cgeit.

Offered by ISACA, a nonprofit association serving more than 86,000 IT governance,
security and assurance professionals, the CGEIT certification program recognizes
those who have the professional knowledge, personal skills and business experience
to maximize IT’s contribution to an enterprise’s success, and manage and mitigate
risks related to IT.

The certification helps:
• Support the growing business demands related to IT governance
• Increase the awareness and importance of IT governance good practices and issues
• Define the roles and responsibilities of the professionals performing IT
governance work
“By managing, advising and assessing the enterprise’s IT infrastructure and
processes, IT governance professionals play a key role in their organizations,” said
Howard Nicholson, CGEIT, CISA, business analyst for the City of Salisbury
(Australia) and chair of the CGEIT Certification Board. “The CGEIT certification
recognizes individuals whose knowledge and application of IT governance principles
contribute to the success of enterprises and also raises awareness of IT governance
good practices and issues.”

The certification process has been specifically developed for professionals who have
a management, advisory or assurance role relating to the governance of IT. To earn
the CGEIT credential, applicants are required to:
• Pass the CGEIT exam
• Provide evidence of appropriate IT governance work experience as defined by the
CGEIT job practice
• Agree to adhere to the ISACA Code of Professional Ethics
• Agree to comply with the CGEIT Continuing Professional Education Policy
More than 500 highly experienced professionals have already obtained the CGEIT
designation under the grandfathering provision, available until 31 October 2008. The
CGEIT grandfathering application can be accessed at www.isaca.org/cgeitgfapp.

With more than 86,000 constituents in more than 160 countries, ISACA (www.isaca.org)
is a recognized worldwide leader in IT governance, control, security and assurance.
Founded in 1969, ISACA sponsors international conferences, publishes the Information
Systems Control Journal, and develops international information systems auditing and
control standards. It also administers the globally respected Certified Information
Systems Auditor (CISA) designation, earned by more than 60,000 professionals since
1978; the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) designation, earned by more
than 9,000 professionals since 2002; and the new CGEIT designation.

About ISACA
With more than 65,000 members in more than 140 countries, ISACA (www.isaca.org) is a
recognized worldwide leader in IT governance, control, security and assurance.
Founded in 1969, ISACA sponsors international conferences, publishes the Information
Systems Control Journal, and develops international information systems auditing and
control standards. It also administers the globally respected CISA designation,
earned by more than 55,000 professionals since 1978; the CISM designation, earned by
7,000 professionals since 2002; and the new CGEIT designation.

Web Site: http://www.isaca.org/cgeit.

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