This document provides information about the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), the ISACA organization, and the ISACA Student Group at UCSC. It discusses that UCSC was established in 2002 as the first higher education institution for computing in Sri Lanka. It then explains that ISACA is a global nonprofit focused on IT governance, with over 140,000 members across 200 chapters and 180 countries. The document outlines the ISACA Sri Lanka chapter and benefits of ISACA student groups. Finally, it describes the formation of the first ISACA student group at UCSC and some of its activities like seminars, an annual hackathon, and collaboration with the local ISACA chapter.

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2. University of Colombo School of
Computing
• Estd in the year 2002 by Vidyajothi Professor V. K.
Samaranayake
• The first centre of higher education in computing in
Sri Lanka
• Primary activity: Undergraduate degrees in
Computer Science & Information Systems
• Also provides UG & PG degrees externally
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3. University of Colombo School of
Computing
“Be a Global Leader in Computing,
Advancing the Frontiers of new
knowledge through Learning and
Research.”
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4. ISACA – What is it?
• 1967 – Initiation
• A group of individuals with similar, increasingly
critical jobs sat down to discuss the need for a
centralized source of information and guidance in
the field.
• 1969 – Formalization; The EDP Auditor’s Association
• 1976 – Education foundation for large scale research
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5. ISACA – Today…
• More than 140,000 individuals
• Over 200 Chapters worldwide
• Over 180 countries
• Formerly known as Information Systems Audit and
Control Association
• Currently goes by Acronym ISACA to reflect the
breadth of its scope of service in IT governance
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6. ISACA – Today…
• Few professions under its scope
• Information Systems Auditor
• Consultant
• IS security professional
• Regulator
• Chief Information Officer
• Few industries it serves
• Financial and banking
• Public accounting
• Government & public sector
• Utilities
• Manufacturing
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7. ISACA – Certifications
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8. ISACA – Sri Lanka Chapter
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9. ISACA – Sri Lanka Chapter
• Run by volunteer ISACA members
• Aim:
• Sponsor local educational seminars & workshops
• Conduct regular chapter meetings
• Help further promote & elevate visibility of the field
Location:
ISACA Sri Lanka Chapter,
Infotel Secretariat ,
No. 410/35, Bauddhaloka Mawatha,
Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka.
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10. ISACA – Student Groups
• Approximately 80 recognized student groups
• Each group associated with the relevant local chapter
• Encourage education beyond classroom by allowing
students to network and learn from each other, and
connect with a supportive group of professionals.
• Gives students the opportunity to get to know ISACA by
interacting with professionals at events sponsored by
the university and the local chapter.
• Students gain knowledge and experience that moves
them ahead of the competition when they graduate.
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11. ISACA – Student Groups - Benefits
• Develop a forum for learning beyond the classroom
• Organize fun campus events with students from other
related disciplines (accounting, business, engineering,
IT/computer science)
• Gain leadership opportunities to add to a resume/CV
• Connect with local chapter professionals
• Get mentoring on career paths from experienced
practitioners
• Contact industry leaders with job opportunities post-
graduation
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12. UCSC – ISACA Student Group
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13. UCSC – ISACA Student Group
• The first and currently the only ISACA Student
Group (ISG) under the ISACA Sri Lanka Chapter
• A community of aspiring individuals, together to
make a lasting impact on its IT sphere.
• Operates in close collaboration with the local
chapter to empower its members to achieve more
by realizing their potential further, at the same
time, serving its community.
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14. UCSC – ISACA Student Group
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15. Activities
• Weekly online digest of field related information
• Events in partnerships with associations within &
beyond the faculty
• Technical seminar series
• Annual Hackathon
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17. Event profile
Organized by UCSC – ISACA Student Group
Date 05th September of 2015
Commencement 7 am, 05th of September 2015
Conclusion 7 am, 06th of September 2015
Venue New UCSC Premises
Candidates Teams of up to four undergraduate members
Evaluation Panel Credible professionals from respected companies in the
IT industry
Prizes Winner - Rs. 25,000
1st Runner up - Rs. 15,000
2nd Runner up - Rs. 10,000
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18. Event objectives
• Provide students with an opportunity to
demonstrate their talents in multiple domains to
representatives of the industry.
• Gain an insight in to real life problem solving and
experience performing under specific constraints.
• Enhance the positive image of the ISG-UCSC as
well as the UCSC.
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19. Event objectives
• Provide students with an opportunity to
demonstrate & improve skills in software
development.
• Sharpen the analytical and problem solving skills of
students.
• Conduct a transparent evaluation of the solutions
to the questions and provide constructive feedback
for improvements.
• Attempt to further promote and uphold the efforts
towards mutually beneficial industry-university
partnerships.
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20. Some Planned Activities
• Seminar on career pathways & required
competencies
• Annual Quiz
• Annual Debate
• Online technical seminar series
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21. Come join us….
Unleash your potential…!
Surprise yourself….!
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