Computer Information Systems

"ASIS&T counts among its membership some 4,000 information specialists from such fields as computer science, linguistics, management, librarianship, engineering, law, medicine, chemistry, and education; individuals who share a common interest in improving the ways society stores, retrieves, analyzes, manages, archives and disseminates information, coming together for mutual benefit."

Large association for computer professionals, researchers, and educators with many special interest groups that sponsor conferences, publications, & educational programs.

An association for IS educators, researchers and professionals.

AWC is dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in the computing professions.

"CPSR is a public interest alliance of computer scientists and others concerned about the impact of computer technology on society."

Large intl association for information security professionals.
Some parts of site available only to members.

Provides conferences, publications, and networking for an international community of computer professionals and educators.

Nonprofit educates & certifies info security professionals. Certifications include: SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner, CAP - Certified Authorization Professional, CSSLP - Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, ISSMP -Info Systems Security Management Professional, and others.
Industry section has some free materials; parts of site are member only or cost $; EMU subscribes to journal.

This professional organization for IT governance professionals provides "knowledge, certifications, community, advocacy and education on information systems assurance and security, enterprise governance of IT, and IT-related risk and compliance." The site includes professional standards and guidance, such as COBIT and and Val IT.

An association for CIOs, IT directors, and IT researchers.

Offers large number of links to area computing associations and user groups.

Local chapter of association for IT security professionals.

"The Center for Information Systems Research (CISR) conducts field-based research on issues related to the management and use of information technology (IT) in complex organizations." Current working papers are available at the site.

Researches many business computing issues, including online advertising, prediction markets, online auctions, digital currency, etc. Many journal articles available at site.

"Researchers focus on The Management of Information Systems, The IT-Enabled Enterprise, Community-Based Technologies, and IT Industry Studies." Numerous studies available at the site.

"An an international network of scientists, conducting cooperative research in the field of integrated information systems development and organizational design." Includes full text of working papers.

"ITL accelerates the development and deployment of information and communication systems that are reliable, usable, interoperable, and secure; advances measurement science through innovations in mathematics, statistics, and computer science; and conducts research to develop the measurements and standards infrastructure for emerging information technologies and and applications." Many technical papers related to cybersecurity, networking, IT standards, usability, etc.

"The Center is engaged in the dissemination of leading edge thinking about the MIS field, the development of new curriculum, and the facilitation of applied research." Working papers can be downloaded in PDF.