A global association of 140,000 professionals in 180 countries, ISACA¬ (www.isaca.org) helps business and IT leaders maximize value and manage risk related to information and technology. Founded in 1969, the nonprofit, independent ISACA is an advocate for professionals involved in information security, assurance, risk management and governance. These professionals rely on ISACA as the trusted source for information and technology knowledge, community, standards and certification. The association, which has more than 200 chapters worldwide, advances and validates business-critical skills and knowledge through the globally respected Certified Information Systems Auditor¬ (CISA¬), Certified Information Security Manager¬ (CISM¬), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT¬ (CGEIT¬) and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control» (CRISC») credentials. ISACA also developed and continually updates COBIT¬, a business framework that helps enterprises in all industries and geographies govern and manage their information and technology.