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