ISACA NTX Meeting (Virtual) January 9th

ISACA North Texas Monthly Meeting (Virtual) January 9th

Join us for the ISACA North Texas Monthly Meeting! This exciting event will be held virtually, allowing you to participate from the comfort of your own home. Connect with industry professionals, expand your network, and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and developments in the field. Don't miss this opportunity to stay up-to-date and engage with like-minded individuals. Mark your calendar and be ready for an informative and interactive session. See you there!

Session Title: System Implementation Controls: A Framework and Practical Examples to Drive Success

Session Details: System implementations and upgrades are high-stakes projects that can significantly impact financial processes, operational efficiency, and risk posture. This one-hour session will explore the critical controls within the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) that help organizations achieve successful outcomes while mitigating risks.

We’ll cover:

• Project Governance & Planning: Why executive sponsorship, clear scope, and risk assessments matter.
• Key SDLC Control Areas: From project authorization and functional specifications to testing, data conversion, and go-live approvals.
• Security & Access Management: How to design and validate application security and segregation of duties.
• Post-Go-Live Stability: Hypercare controls and monitoring to ensure a smooth transition.
• Practical Insights: Common pitfalls and leading practices for implementing robust IT and business process controls.

By the end of the session, participants will understand how to structure SDLC controls to safeguard data integrity, maintain compliance, and deliver on business objectives.

Speaker Details: James Shiveley is a Director of Internal Audit and Risk Consulting at Baker Tilly with over 16 years of Internal Audit and Accounting experience in the Technology. Manufacturing and Distribution, and Energy Industries. James is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA – TX), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) as well as an active participant in the IIA, including time spent as an officer in the Long Island Chapter and officer, board member, and past president in the San Antonio Chapter.

Company: Baker Tilly

LinkedIN: linkedin.com/in/james-s-59012b14