EISAA
Upcoming Event: Data Protection & Cybersecurity Challenges in Ethiopia and Beyond
Hosted by: EISAA & Scratch & Script
Date: October 8th, 2024 at 4:00 East African time
Join us tomorrow for an insightful event exploring data protection and cybersecurity challenges in Ethiopia, the region, and beyond. This exclusive event, co-hosted by the Ethiopian Information System Audit Association (EISAA) and Scratch & Script, will bring together industry leaders, experts, and policymakers to address critical issues surrounding the Ethiopian Personal Data Protection Proclamation and the role it plays in shaping Ethiopia’s digital economy.
Keynot Speakers:
Mr. Eskinder Mesfin – Opening remarks on Ethiopian Information Audit Association: Exploring the association's vital contributions to Ethiopia's Information System Audit industry.
Mr. Bisrat Yirdaw – Personal data protection, challenges in digital transformation, and the evolving roles of the proclamation in safeguarding personal data and addressing cybersecurity threats.
Dr. Mugambi Laibuta – Sharing best practices from Kenya's data protection framework and how these can be applied to Ethiopia’s legal landscape.
Ms. Brencil Kaimba – A detailed look into the intersection of privacy and security in Kenya's digital environment, offering valuable insights for Ethiopia.
Mr. Tewodros Guday, Vice Chairman of EISAA, Closing remarks
This event marks the start of an ongoing collaboration between EISAA and Scratch & Script, as we aim to continue these conversations and expand our cooperation across Ethiopia and the region, with more events planned in the near future.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation that will shape the future of data protection and cybersecurity in Ethiopia.
Event Details:
Date: 8.10.2024
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Zoom Link for the Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItdO6hpjIjHdVmLfeTIcBgQqQtxTDYbvIt
Join us to gain invaluable insights into the future of data protection!
Ethiopian Information System Audit Association Elects New Chairman and Board Members
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia –
The Ethiopian Information System Audit Association (EISAA) conducted its General Assembly meeting virtually today, July 27, 2024, at 4:00 PM Addis Ababa time. The association elected its new chairman and board members to lead the organization in its mission to enhance the standards and practices of information systems auditing in Ethiopia.
The newly elected officials are as follows:
Chairman: Eskinder Mesfin Cherinet
Vice Chairman: Tewodros Guday
Secretary: Bisrat Yirdaw
Board Members:
Yetemegn Kebede
Legesse Teferra
Selman Mohammed
Yemane Kahsay
Manager: Yayehyirad Eshetu
Who is Eskinder Mesfin Cherinet?
Eskinder Mesfin Cherinet brings a wealth of experience to the role of chairman. As a seasoned professional in the Ethiopian technology landscape and a consulting business owner, Eskinder has made significant contributions to the field of information systems audit. He has conducted audits on various impactful government and commercial information systems, helped draft Ethiopia's IT Audit Manual, and established the first team of IT auditors in the Federal Auditor General's office. Additionally, Eskinder has been instrumental in providing IT audit training to aspiring auditors, further strengthening the profession in Ethiopia.
Eskinder expressed his enthusiasm for taking on this new role, stating, "Being on the board allows me to contribute my experience to the advancement of the information systems auditing field. It will help me shape the future of the profession and ensure its continued relevance. I look forward to influencing the association's programs, resources, and advocacy efforts, benefiting IS auditors nationwide."
Importance of Local Presence
The local presence of the new board members is seen as a significant advantage for the association. This local representation ensures that the board can effectively address and respond to the unique challenges and opportunities within Ethiopia's information systems landscape. It also facilitates closer collaboration with local stakeholders and enhances the association's ability to implement impactful initiatives.
Goals and Impactful Works of IS Audit
The Ethiopian Information System Audit Association aims to:
Enhance Operational Efficiency: Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of information systems within organizations.
Ensure Compliance: Help organizations comply with national and international standards and regulations.
Strengthen Security: Identify and mitigate risks to ensure the security and integrity of information systems.
Promote Best Practices: Advocate for and implement best practices in information systems auditing.
Provide Training and Resources: Offer training programs and resources to develop the skills and knowledge of IS auditors.
The association has been instrumental in conducting audits that enhance the transparency and accountability of information systems, thereby supporting good governance and operational excellence in both the public and private sectors.
Smooth Transition and Future Plans
Outgoing chairman, Tewodros Guday, thanked the members and board for their support during his tenure. He pledged his support to the new chairman, Eskinder Mesfin Cherinet, ensuring a smooth transition of power. The association also discussed plans to enhance its operations and visibility, with a focus on making a greater impact.
Looking ahead, the EISAA is planning an event in mid-September, which will include collaboration with neighboring countries. This event aims to foster regional cooperation and highlight the association's commitment to advancing the field of information systems auditing.
The Ethiopian Information System Audit Association looks forward to a bright future under its new leadership, with a renewed focus on innovation, collaboration, and professional excellence in the field of information systems audit.
General Assembly
July 27, 2024, at 4:00 PM (16:00 or ከቀኑ 10 ሰዓት) Addis Time
Please register using the link below to participate in the General Assembly. We also encourage you to consider joining the board.
Dear Association Members,
The Ethiopian Information System Audit Association is calling a virtual General Assembly meeting on July 27, 2024, at 4:00 PM (16:00 or ከቀኑ 10 ሰዓት) Addis Time.
This General Assembly was originally planned for June 15, 2024. However, due to insufficient participants, the meeting has been postponed to July 27.
The General Assembly will discuss the following issues:
- Discussing the association's existence and continuity
- Relieving the current board members
- Selecting new active board members
- Setting up the association's future plans
If you would like to participate in the General Assembly meeting, please fill out the form using the link below. You will receive the participation link after completing the form.
https://forms.office.com/e/fGTXq4ubte
The meeting will be held virtually.
Best regards,
The Association
EISAA Chairman deliver important message to the young professionals
May 13th, 2023 Mr. Tewodros Guday Chairman of EISAA was invited along with the board member Yetemegn (Yettie) Kebede by Dan Energy to participate in the “Award of Certification Convocation Ceremony” as Honored Guest. Teddy was delivering his message related to Cybersecurity encouraging those Ethiopian future young professionals at Dan Energy R&D Tech Park & Training facility.
Dan Energy provided a three month training to those fresh graduates and others who have the passion to be entrepreneurs. The DAN-BRIDGES Training & Placements program’s supported by First Consult and others; was not only able to provide them hands on training but also be able to allow them to enter as a workforce for the “golden batch” of 100 engineers. The training included several course modules like soft skills and Cyber Security.
The chairman stated that "I was able to witness that young professionals are graduating with the final touch of their professional career and be a part of the event to congratulate the DAN-BRIDGES program graduates"
In his key speaker delivery session, he reminds the graduates that "being graduation is the beginning of the long journey. There are challenges ahead that are meant to be overcome and your journey is not easy but it doesn’t mean it is impossible. Be courageous, have critical thinking, do not be afraid to make a mistake but learn from it, and build your communication skills and be impactful in any opportunity".
He also reminds that Ethiopia has 37,4 millions people between 10 - 24 years old. You are the "GENERATION Z", who are the first digital-native generation, who always have the latest technology at their fingertips but have higher cyber incident victimization rates than previous generations. Digital transformation needs culture change.
Teddy also raised that digital transformation needs culture change and urges the graduates to be a change agent in the IT industry! Be a part of the change but not a victim of it. He finally requests that while they are in real life work to do their own part with small steps to make the big change and don’t sit and look when change is needed.
Finally, he crystallized his key message, that "the training you complete is the first step to understand the cybersecurity domain and have a readiness to make an impact on your behalf. Follow the company policy and inform the responsible individuals if you are aware of any cybersecurity incident within the organization.
On behalf of EISAA, Teddy gave his gratitude to DAN-ENERGY for having him in this important event and allowing him to share his part with the future professionals and workforce !!!
May 13, 2023
Participate in the Survey!
Be a part of the research and impact the development of IS audit in digital transformation in Ethiopia!
Measuring the effectiveness of Information Systems (IS) has been one of the crucial part of the research for a long time. Identifying Information Systems risks and understanding the criticality of the systems will assure how to control the Information Systems, and assure the continuity of the production operation. These phenomena will exists if organization have a quality assurance process that is embedded with the Information System Audit and control practice. An Information Systems Audit seeks to ensure that the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all information systems assets and processes are not compromised.
We encourage the current and past IS auditors in Ethiopia to be a part of this research by providing your valuable experience.
If you have been or currently working as an IS auditor and would like to participate in this research, please send us email info@eisaa.org with your contact information and we will be in touch how we conduct the interview.
The survey response time is over. We will get back to you with the results soon.
Ethiopians and Ethiopian origin Cybersecurity and Information system Audit professionals committed to support Ethiopian Digital transformation.
" building a foundation to pave a harmonious way for the successful achievement in Cybersecurity and Information System Audit domains"
MoU signed!
February 18 2022
Today the Information Networking Security Agency (INSA), Ethiopian Cybersecurity Association (ECySA) and Ethiopian Information System Audit Association (EISAA) signed a cooperation agreement and indicated their commitment to support Ethiopian Digital transformation journey within the Cybersecurity and Information System Audit domain.
The MoU was signed realizing the potential for cooperation between the Parties to ensure timely, safe and effective digital services by working together on capacity building, consulting services, collaborative technologies on the technologies used in the cyber sector, and working together to implement nationally developed information technology and related technologies and standards.
In addition, all parties have a huge desire to create a framework for cooperation that will enable each party to benefit from the common activities in their respective organizational objectives. This cooperation framework allows institutionalizing and enhancing a partnership between both association and INSA within the spirit of building solid foundations for medium and long-term institutional partnership.
It is believed that we establish a basis for close cooperation in relation to enhancing the information, technology and ICT infrastructure and security knowledge sharing between all parties. Further, work together to create a knowledge base so as to build a foundation to pave a harmonious way for the successful achievement of identified projects, especially in the areas of assurance, research, capacity building, consultancy and talent development.
Some of the areas that allow us to meet our collaboration objectives are as follows.
Contribute expertise on policy review and formulation; promoting awareness and citizens engagement; advising on regulations or statutes that include cybersecurity, infrastructure, data and applications security; auditing and controls practices;
Conduct needs assessment and comprehensive survey in order to understand the current situation and the gaps;
Undertake joint research and development activities;
Realize capacity development measures on technology, human and process;
Design training modules on cybersecurity, information security system Auditing and controls practices training modules designing and implementation;
Provide consultancy services on information systems (hardware, software, telecommunications, databases/data warehouse, human resources and procedures) security;
Jointly organize national, regional and international conferences, workshops, symposia and publishing proceedings;
Assist talent development program
The MoU has been signed by Ato Solomon Soga (right), Deputy Director of INSA, Dr. Berhanu Beyene (center) Chairman of the Chairman of ECySA and Mr. Legesse Teferra (left) vice board Chairman of EISAA.
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EISAA registered as a local organization accordance to the Ethiopia Civil Society Organization Proclamation No. 1113/2019.
About EISAA
Ethiopian Information System Audit Association (EISAA) is a non-profit organization that promotes and support Information System Audit professional development and enhance the benefits of IT governance, control and security across business community and government institutions.
The primary purpose of the association is to build capacity development with in organizations, government institutions and technology professionals and their enterprises in Ethiopia realize the positive potential of technology.
Why EISAA established?
Information technology auditing is not well known in Ethiopia and there is a lack of trained certified manpower, and Ethiopia is currently undergoing a radical change in digital technology.
It is intended that if the information system audit is involved in the transformation of Digital Ethiopia at the same time, the digital transformation work will have quality and long-term continuity.
Improving the quality of the Ethiopian information system based on best practices and keeping in mind maintaining the quality of information security, in order to contribute to this endeavor, the co-founders believe that Ethiopian Information System Auditors Association (EISAA) needs to be established.
Training
Ethiopian Information System Audit Association (EISAA) will conduct different kinds of training related to Risk assessment and IT- Audits in cooperation work with government and non-government entities.
We introduce assurance and reliability to add value to Ethiopia’s digital transformation journey through good information management practice and information system control!
EISAA
Any one who wants to pursue the association regulation and interested in Information System Audit can join the association.
