| MEMBERSHIP SURVEY - DECEMBER 2006 | ||||
| Question | Answer | Units | Percentage | |
| What is your level of experience in the IS Audit /Security Field? | ||||
| Less than one year of experience | 1 | 05.26% | ||
| 1 – 2 years of experience | 2 | 10.53% | ||
| 3 – 5 years of experience | 6 | 31.58% | ||
| Over 5 years of experience | 10 | 52.63% | ||
| For how long have you been a member of the Silicon Valley Chapter? | ||||
| Less than one year | 3 | 15.79% | ||
| 1 – 2 years | 5 | 26.32% | ||
| 3 – 5 years | 9 | 47.37% | ||
| Over 5 years | 2 | 10.53% | ||
| If you did not participate in any chapter committee activities this year, what was the primary reason? | ||||
| I am satisfied with a more passive role | 7 | 38.89% | ||
| Not sure of the time commitment involved | 6 | 33.33% | ||
| Not sure what the responsibilities for the positions are | 3 | 16.67% | ||
| Would like to become involved but am not sure how | 1 | 05.56% | ||
| Am currently involved in Chapter activities | 1 | 05.56% | ||
| I would be interested in participating in a chapter sponsored CISA and/or CISM review course. | ||||
| Moderator | 2 | 10.53% | ||
| Speaker | 2 | 10.53% | ||
| Panelist | 4 | 21.05% | ||
| None of the above | 11 | 57.89% | ||
| If you are interested in participating in a chapter sponsored CISA review course, indicate how: | ||||
| As a student | 4 | 21.05% | ||
| As an instructor | 4 | 21.05% | ||
| Not interested | 11 | 57.89% | ||
| How many regular chapter meetings did you attend this year? | ||||
| Zero | 9 | 47.37% | ||
| One | 1 | 05.26% | ||
| Between 2 and 5 | 8 | 42.11% | ||
| More than 5 | 1 | 05.26% | ||
| What is the primary reason you select chapter event to attend? | ||||
| Topic of interest | 9 | 47.37% | ||
| CPEs | 1 | 05.26% | ||
| Networking opportunity | 2 | 10.53% | ||
| Price for CPE | 0 | 0.00% | ||
| Accessibility / location convenient | 3 | 15.79% | ||
| Other | 4 | 21.05% | ||
| If you do not attend meetings, what is typically the primary reason for not attending? | ||||
| Inconvenient meeting location | 0 | 0.00% | ||
| Inconvenient meeting time | 7 | 36.84% | ||
| Not interested in the speaker | 0 | 0.00% | ||
| Not interested in the topic | 2 | 10.53% | ||
| Conflict with other activities | 5 | 26.32% | ||
| Out of town | 2 | 10.53% | ||
| Other | 3 | 15.79% | ||
| The Chapter holds monthly meetings with 2.0 hours of CPE and quarterly meetings with 3 CPE hours. In your opinion: | ||||
| This works well for me | 10 | 52.63% | ||
| I would prefer bi-monthly meetings with longer meetings offering 2 CPE hours | 5 | 26.32% | ||
| I would prefer an evening meeting | 4 | 21.05% | ||
| I am interested in: | ||||
| Half day seminars | 9 | 47.37% | ||
| Full day seminars | 10 | 52.63% | ||
| I would be interested in attending a joint meeting with the following: (Pick all that apply) | ||||
| ACP (Association of Contingency Planners) | 1 | 03.33% | ||
| ARMA (Association of Records Managers and Administrators) | 2 | 06.67% | ||
| CFE (Certified Fraud Examiners) | 7 | 23.33% | ||
| IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals) | 1 | 03.33% | ||
| IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors) | 10 | 33.33% | ||
| ISSA (Information Systems Security association) | 9 | 30.00% | ||
| Infragard - (Organization which promotes information sharing between private industry and the FBI as it relates to critical national infrastructures) | 0 | 0.00% | ||
| Are you reimbursed for annual dues? | ||||
| Yes | 12 | 63.16% | ||
| No | 7 | 36.84% | ||
| Are you reimbursed for meeting expenses? | ||||
| Yes | 10 | 52.63% | ||
| No | 9 | 47.37% | ||
| Would your attendance at meetings be affected if payment were only: | ||||
| accepted by credit card | 2 | 10.53% | ||
| accepted by cash or check | 2 | 10.53% | ||
| accepted by pay pal | 4 | 21.05% | ||
| None of the above | 11 | 57.89% | ||
| Would you / your company use pre-paid discounted meeting coupons if they were offered? | ||||
| Yes | 10 | 52.63% | ||
| No | 9 | 47.37% | ||
| What meeting times are most convenient for you? (check all that apply) | ||||
| Breakfast Meetings | 7 | 31.82% | ||
| Luncheon Meetings | 5 | 22.73% | ||
| Dinner Meetings | 10 | 45.45% | ||
| What is your preference concerning meals? | ||||
| A meeting and meal combined | 14 | 73.68% | ||
| Meeting only | 5 | 26.32% | ||
| What days of the week are most convenient for you for meetings? (check all that apply) | ||||
| Monday | 1 | 05.00% | ||
| Wednesday | 1 | 05.00% | ||
| Thursday | 11 | 55.00% | ||
| Friday | 4 | 20.00% | ||
| Weekend | 3 | 15.00% | ||
| I would prefer that meetings be held (check all that apply): | ||||
| Sunnyvale | 5 | 20.83% | ||
| Santa Clara | 4 | 16.67% | ||
| Milpitas | 2 | 08.33% | ||
| Current Location (Ramada Inn Silicon Valley) | 12 | 50.00% | ||
| Any | 1 | 04.17% | ||
| How often do you access our website? | ||||
| Never | 0 | 0.00% | ||
| 1 – 2 times per month | 19 | 100.00% | ||
| 3 - 5 times per month | 0 | 0.00% | ||
| More than 5 times per month | 0 | 0.00% | ||
| How familiar would you say that you are with the contents of the ISACA International website? | ||||
| Not at all familiar | 7 | 36.84% | ||
| Somewhat familiar | 11 | 57.89% | ||
| Very familiar | 1 | 05.26% | ||
| How familiar would you say that you are with the contents of the Silicon Valley Chapter website? | ||||
| Yes | 3 | 15.79% | ||
| No | 16 | 84.21% | ||
| Do you have any suggestions for the content of the web site? | ||||
| Yes | 3 | 15.79% | ||
| No | 16 | 84.21% | ||
| If you do have suggestions for the website, what are they? | ||||
| Several, from cosmetics to content | ||||
| Regular updates to employment page | ||||
| More white papers written by experienced members | ||||
| What topics are you most interested in learining about at an upcoming meeting? | ||||
| Computer security | ||||
| Automation of ITGC controls | ||||
| SAP Security | ||||
| Interaction between and meeting different demands of auditors | ||||
| Automation of IT Audits and latest on compliance direction | ||||
| Forencsics, hacking, leading edge security practices and products | ||||
| IS Security | ||||
| How to.. Audit Firewalls in ERP, Audit changes in DBs, audit changes in content of ERPs etc.. | ||||
| Wireless security | ||||
| IT value and effectiveness | ||||
| New SEC rules for SOX, clarity from PCAOB about SOX testing and timetables, differences between old fashioned audits and SOX audits (there are quite a few), SOD for testers/audotirs and compliance personnel/management | ||||