CIPS’ ITCP Certification Receives IP3 Accreditation |
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CIPS’ ITCP Certification received IP3 Accreditation on May 10th 2021, which is valid until April 30th 2026.
CIPS ITCP Certification holders can now list the IP3P standard beside their ITCP Designation and/or list the IP3P Accredited logo below their name in their email signature.
Example:
John Smith, ITCP/IP3P
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CIPS will be updating its ITCP “Mutual Recognition” application route to accept Certifications from other IP3 Accredited Associations around the world which have also been IP3P Accredited and aligned to the same SFIA standards.
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Digital Transformation in Government Conference (June 15-17) |
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The 2nd Annual Digital Transformation in Government (DTiG) Conference is hosted by the ISACA Ottawa Valley Chapter, the University of Ottawa and the Association of Enterprise Architects (AEA) and is conducted in partnership with the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS), and the International Institute for Business Analysis (IIBA).
The conference brings together government professionals, private sector practitioners, and academia to share experiences, innovation and emerging standards and technologies in support of both government digital transformation (strategic effectiveness) and digitization (operational efficiency) initiatives.
Attendees will be able to claim CPEs, PDUs, or CEUs. A COBIT 2019 course will also be held on Monday, June 14th & Friday, June 18th, 2021 (15 CPEs).
The three days with have morning plenaries followed by managerial and technical streams in the afternoons at the new University of Ottawa facilities. Themes include (but are not limited to):
- Government Transformation
- Cyber-Security and Privacy
- Governance and Enterprise Architecture
- Management of Change
- Audit and Risk Management
- Integrating technology into business
- Government Design and Innovation
- Promoting Women in STEM SheLeadsTech
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Join the Board of Directors of the
Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA)
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Are you passionate about the internet? Do you want to help shape Canada’s digital future? CIRA's election Nomination Committee is now accepting applications from professionals with governance experience interested in joining CIRA's Board of Directors.
Desired Skills and Experience - We are seeking Canadians who have:
- A passion for Canada's internet;
- Previous board experience with solid understanding of board governance;
- Ability to understand risks, opportunities, and implications both environmental and internal that may impact CIRA;
- Experience in the domain name industry in which CIRA operates, including an understanding of the current and emerging business and industry trends;
- Entrepreneurial experience at the executive level, in starting a technology business or pursuing a “go to market” strategy at the enterprise or line of business level;
- An understanding of the areas of law related to CIRA's business, such as internet, IT and privacy;
- Leadership skills and the ability to listen and be open to others’ perspectives and synthesize and build consensus;
- A human resource management background including a good understanding of the need for and experience in encouraging diversity and inclusiveness in the workforce and methods of managing and retaining top talent.
It is important to note that positions on CIRA’s board are not considered entry-level. It is imperative for the board’s effective functioning that all its members have a good understanding of the duties and responsibilities of directors and board governance in the not-for-profit and/or the for-profit sectors and solid board experience.
Your role as a Board Member
CIRA’s Board of Directors’ primary purpose is to provide strategic direction and oversight for the .CA domain name registry and help guide CIRA as it fulfills its mandate to enable a trusted internet for Canadians. Find out more about the role of a CIRA board member.
Apply now | The deadline to submit applications is June 16, 2021 at 2 p.m. ET.
About CIRA
The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) manages the .CA top-level domain on behalf of all Canadians. A member-based organization, CIRA also develops and implements policies that support Canada’s internet community and represents the .CA registry internationally.
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Webcast: Kurt Pregler, CIO of Translink (Members-Only) |
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Recording of the CIPS BC April 29th 2021 Webinar with Kurt Pregler, CIO of Translink.
As TransLink’s Chief Information Officer, Kurt is responsible for all aspects of TransLink’s technology strategy and operations including governance and policy, resource allocation, and strategic oversight for IT across the enterprise. He believes strongly in the role technology plays to deliver excellent customer service, improve the organization, and make our region a better place to live.
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IFIP Calls for Event Proposals |
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To celebrate its 60th Anniversary, IFIP is hosting the Future of Information Processing Series of 10 virtual events. The virtual events will be free and open to the public and will take place between August and December 2021.
We are seeking proposals that debate and discuss issues at the intersection of technology and the information society. We encourage proposals that meet the following criteria:
- Relevance of proposed topics: Actuality and connection to the main theme of IFIP’s Jubilee year; Representation of IFIP’s work and relevance towards IFIP’s strategic goals; Balance between technical depth and economical, societal, ethical relevance;
- Intended expertise on the panel: Proposal for proven experts in the thematic field of the talk; Diversity of the panel (international, gender & age); Proposal for Moderation of the panel; and
- Overall picture of event series: Diversity and topicality of IFIP’s work
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Nominations Open for IFIP IP3 2021 David O’Leary Award |
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Nominations are now open for the 2021 IFIP IP3 David O’Leary award, an award recognizing ICT professionalism. The award was named in honour of David and his commitment to ICT professionalism, and is funded by REDDS Capital.
David, who passed away in 2018, was a native of British Columbia Canada whose made significant contributions to ICT in academic, scientific, government, and industry at the provincial, national and international level.
CIPS members may know him best as a former CIPS BC President but he was also an academic Dean, a member of the government ICT Sector Council, and speaker at global conferences for the UN and IEEE. He was also founding CEO of Igen Knowledge solutions, contributor to IDG-IT World, and founding general partner of REDDS Capital.
The award acknowledges an individual or organization that has promoted and demonstrated Professionalism (Professional Practice), has worked as an Ethics Evangelist, and/or has made strides in fostering diversity among ICT practitioners. An individual or organization can be nominated.
The David O’Leary award includes a cash prize of USD1500, and travel to IFIPs General Assembly to receive the prize!
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Featured CIPS Member Benefit: Discount on IFIP Events
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Individual members of all IFIP (International Federation for Information Processing) member societies (including CIPS) are entitled to a discount of at least 10% on all IFIP events!
Upcoming IFIP Event:
IFIP Events to be held in June 2021
Aug 21-26, Montreal
Nov 23-25 2021, Waterloo, Canada
Calls for Papers: IFIP Event Submission Deadlines before June 30th
Paper deadline: June 7th, 2021
Paper deadline: June 30th, 2021
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The following organizations support CIPS' commitment to professionalism, ethics, and high standards for the I.T. profession. CIPS thanks all its partners for their contribution.
Become a CIPS Corporate Partner Today! - Send an email to info@cips.ca.
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