The ISACA Student Group (ISG)
The ISACA Student Group (ISG) of City University of Hong Kong serves as the student chapter for ISACA. The ISG is established in 2014. The goal of ISG is to provide CityU students with an educational and social organization that promotes knowledge of IT governance, audit, security, control and assurance. The ISG also organizes various networking events and seminars, providing precious opportunities for CityU students interested in related professional career.
The Student Organization is affiliated with the China Hong Kong Chapter of ISACA. ISACA, which was founded in 1969, is an international professional organization focused on information technology audit, control, and governance. The organization hosts international conferences, publishes journals, and establishes international IS auditing and control standards.
Missions
- To promote the education of and help expand the knowledge and skills of our members in the interrelated fields of IT governance, IS audit, security, control and assurance;
- To encourage a free exchange of IT governance, IS audit, security, control and assurance techniques, approaches, and problem solving by our members;
- To promote adequate communication to keep members abreast of current events in IT governance, IS audit, security, control and assurance that can be beneficial to them and their employers;
- To promote the Association’s professional certifications and IT governance in CityU;
- To communicate to management, auditors, universities and to IS professionals the importance of establishing controls necessary to ensure proper IT governance and the effective organization and utilization of IT resources;
- To collaborate and network with other ISGs from other universities.
About Us
ISG Officers
President:
RAHIN D M Tajwar Mostofa, Rahin
BBA in Information Management (IFMG)
Stream: Information Systems Audit (ISA)
Email: dmtmrahin2-c@mycityu.edu.hk
Meet our President.
Leading the ISACA Student Group this year, Rahin brings a commitment to excellence and a proactive approach to student engagement. Their background includes significant experience managing core operations within student organizations in CityUHK, honing strong collaborative and strategic skills. A dedicated advocate for continuous learning, they possess a deep passion for IT audit and Information Security and are eager to share and receive insights within these critical fields. Driven by a proven work ethic and unwavering dedication, their primary goal is to actively serve and enhance the experience of students sharing similar passions. They are focused on fostering an inclusive, dynamic community where collaboration thrives and student voices shape the society's future.
Internal Vice President:
Jessica Kristy, Jessica
BBA in Information Management (IFMG)
Stream: Information Systems Audit (ISA)
Email: jkristy2-c@my.cityu.edu.hk
Meet our Internal Vice President.
To create immersive student experiences, Jessica commits to bringing the bridge between the committee and students with IT knowledge. Having been exposed to working with teams and volunteering on behalf of student-led initiatives has equipped her with excellent organizational capabilities. Event planning and internal affairs are managed by her to host ISG events harmoniously and inclusively for all the students. Jessica strives to ensure that every event flows smoothly, interactively, and meaningfully for everyone.
External Vice President:
Law Yeuk Kiu, Krystal
BBA in Global Business System Management ( GBSM )
Email: yeukklaw2-c@my.cityu.edu.hk
Meet our External Vice President.
As a passionate advocate for student engagement in IT and cybersecurity, Krystal aims to strengthen ties between our ISACA Student Group, industry professionals, and the broader community. Krystal’s experience in team collaboration, event planning, and student-led initiatives has honed her ability to create inclusive, high-impact programs that align with ISACA’s mission.
General Secretary:
Jeenendra Agarwal
BBA in Global Business Systems Management and Finance
Stream: Information Auditing Stream (ISA)
Email: jagarwal2-c@my.cityu.edu.hk
Meet our General Secretary.
Aiming to establish a future career in Information Systems, Jeen wishes to collaborate with individuals aiming for the same cause. His desire to imbibe more diverse skills and the necessary knowledge to further support his decision encourages him to bring his unique perspective to the group. Further, he aims to utilise his knowledge to promote ISG events and help his peers better understand the diverse and evolving spectrum that is Information Systems, and hopefully help them plan out their career goals.
Internal Secretary:
Yiu Chun Yin Ethan
BBA in Information Management (ISA)
Meet our Internal Secretary.
With a major in Information Management and prior experience in the information security sector, Ethan shows his strong interest and commitment to the IT Security, Risk Assurance and Governance field, and he aims to inspire more students to explore more about this field as an ExCo member of ISG. To successfully building up a strong connection between the ISACA community and the students in CityU. He commits to deliver the value and the impact of the ISACA through various channels and events.
Social Media Director:
Lee Yi Yan Yonny
BBA in Marketing((MKT) & Information Management (IFMG)
Stream:Business Intelligence (BI)
Email: yiyanlee6-c@my.cityu.edu.hk
Meet our Social Media Director.
Yonny is a self-driven and energetic individual who enjoys tackling challenges and participating in activities that inspire growth and meaningful connections. As the Social Media Director in ISACA, she is committed to using her marketing expertise to build meaningful connections with IS students by delivering engaging and creative content. Her mission is to highlight the vibrant nature of the Information Systems world while sharing valuable insights to spark curiosity and encourage students to dive into this exciting field.
Activities
Joining ISACA HK Activities
March 2025
From time to time, our students would be invited to activities organized by ISACA HK. Below are two recent activities participated by our ISG officers and IS students.
The ISACA Student Leadership & Career Development Forum organized by ISACA HK on 22 March, 2025.
Our alumnus, Derek Sham, spoke in the event about "Beyond the Degree: How Leadership & Initiative Shape Your Career”.
We had 3 student helpers helping in the event – rightmost three: Starting from the right, Joshua Sum, Ehtan Yiu and Lupus Lo.
Our ISG officers joined the BBQ party of ISACA HK in Oct 2024 and had a chance to mingle with Mr. Eugene Ha, ISACA HK’s president, and Ms. Susanna Chiu, MH, JP, past president of ICPA and ISACA HK.
Meeting with ISACA US
10 February 2025
Today, we are privileged to welcome two distinguished guests from ISACA US. They are:
- Dan Cavalli, Senior Director of Academic Strategy and Business Development
- Jeff Angle, Senior Director of Academic and Workforce Development
We are thrilled to gain insights into the latest updates to ISACA’s credentials, explore their new initiatives, and learn about the support ISACA will provide to academia and students. Their visit marks an exciting opportunity to strengthen collaboration and foster growth in our shared mission.
Left to right:
Lo Chi San, Lupus – General Secretary, ISG 2024/2025
Dan Cavalli - Senior Director of Academic Strategy and Business Development
Jeff Angle - Senior Director of Academic and Workforce Development
Li Pak Yin, Pazu – President, ISG 2024/2025
Janet Yu – ISACA Academic Advocate & ISG Faculty Advisor
Big 4 Alumni Sharing 2024
20 September 2024
This year, we are pleased to have the following CityU alumni, who take up different roles in the Big Four firms, share their insights and expertise:
- John Ho – Analyst, Tech & Transformation (Cyber Strategy), Deloitte
- Kristi Choy – Tech Consultant, KPMG
- Kate Chan – Associate, PWC DarkLab, PWC
- Iskender Talasbekov – Associate Consultant, EY
In the zoom meeting, they shared a range of captivating topics, including:
- Their respective roles within the company
- The company culture and values
- Hard and soft skills required for their role
- What kind of candidates the companies look for
- Insights on how to prepare for the recruitment
Visit to HKPC (Hong Kong Productivity Council)
23 January 2024
Thanks to Lyan Law, Principal Consultant and Head, New Industrialisation and Industry 4.0, who made this visit possible and spent around two hours with us on the day of the visit. Thanks to his team too for demonstrating and letting our students experience the advanced and innovative technologies at HKPC.
We visited the following:
- Smart & Secure City Hall
- Intelligent Manufacturing and New Materials Centre
- Industrial Drone Centre
- Celesphere (industry metaverse)
You can refer to our IG post here for more photos we took on that day.
Group photo at HKPC
Photos with Mr. Lyan Law
The Smart & Secure City Hall
The Intelligent Manufacturing and New Materials Centre
Students testing their skills at the Drone Centre
The Celesphere (Industrial metaverse)
Big 4 Alumni Sharing 2023
14 September 2023
We were delighted to have the following alumni joining us to share the work life in the Big 4 accounting firms (one was not available due to a business trip), and to give us some personal advice in applying for those firms.
1. Nathan Chui, Risk Assurance, Compliance and Analytics Generalist, PwC
2. Liki Kwan, Consultant, Technology Risk, Financial Service Advisory, EY
3. Jason Wong, SAM Analytics and Cognitive, Deloitte
It was so content rich that the meeting overran but majority of the participants stayed till the end.
Professional Exams Sharing Session
1 June 2023
Obtaining relevant professional certifications is an excellent way to demonstrate a student’s knowledge and skills to potential employers. This Professional Exams Sharing Session covers the following program/exams:
1. The 2023 Microsoft Summer Certification Program (free to students)
2. ISACA professional Exams
Two speakers were invited to do the sharing:
1. Mr. Frank Ng, Microsoft Education Skills Lead
2. Mr. Derek Sham, 2017 graduate, Senior Technology and Operational Risk Manager, livi Bank
Close to 60 participants gained a lot of insights and preparation tips from the two speakers.
Big 4 Alumni Sharing Night 2022
7 September 2022
September time is the prime time for Big 4s firms to hire fresh graduates. CityU ISG has therefore organized a Big 4 Alumni Sharing Night on 7 September 2022 to help students know more about the Big 4s so as to increase their chance of success in their applications. 5 alumni from different Big 4 firms were invited to give a sharing on the following topics:
- Opportunities for students in Big 4
- Recruitment process and tips
- Typical life in Big 4 Firms & company culture
- Future career prospect
- Personal advice
It was an extremely informative session. We are glad to see ~70 participants in the zoom meeting. Majority of them stayed till the end of the session.
Sharing on ISACA Professional Certifications
29 June 2022
On 29 June 2022, CityU ISG, in collaboration with HKUST ISG, has organized a sharing session to introduce the various certifications from ISACA to our students. We were very honored to have three speakers from ISACA China HK sharing their valuable industry experiences and insights to us in a lively manner. There was a turnout of close to 60 participants. Very positive feedback has been received, saying that this sharing session has helped them know more about how to increase their competitiveness and shape their career path.
Big thanks again to the following speakers from ISACA China HK Chapter:
- Mr. Welland Chu, Vice President, Certification & Secretary, ISACA China HK Chapter
- Mr. Freeman Ng, Director, Certification, ISACA China HK Chapter
- Ms. Michelle Ng, Academic & Student Members Relations Committee
Sharing on Professional Certifications
11 October 2021
In this sharing meeting, we not only invited our guests to share about their experience in taking the CISA exam, but they also shared about other certifications that are very popular and useful in the IS field, including certifications related to cloud, cybersecurity and risk management. The sharing attracted 50+ attendees! Many thanks to the following speakers who joined us that evening:
- Mr. John Ho, Final-year student, double-majoring in AC and IFMG
- Mr. Derek Sham, 2017 IFMG and AC graduate
- Mr. Max Shin, 2019 IFMG graduate
- Mr. Kelvin Siu, 2020 GBSM graduate
Big 4 Alumni Sharing Night 2021
10 September 2021
We had another very successful Big 4 Alumni Sharing in 2021. We opened the event to CB students and we had close to 100 participants!! The following topics were covered and we believe the sharing can help those who aspire to join the Big 4s gain an advantage in the application:
1. Opportunities for IS students in Big 4
2. Recruitment process and tips
3. Typical life in BIG 4 Firms
4. Future Career Prospects
Like before, we had a representative from each of the Big 4 companies. Without their participation, the event would not be as successful as it was. A big thank to the following alumni:
- Miss Alicia Chen from KPMG
- Mr. Minter Cheung from Deloitte
- Mr. Caton Chong from PwC
- Miss Kitty Tang from EY
ISG Alumni Sharing 2021: Explore Information Systems and its Career Paths
15 January 2021
Our first Alumni Sharing in 2021 was held with success on the 15th of January 2021, involving more than 40 participants. We would like to give our most sincere thanks to our GBSM alumni Mr Jeffrey Lee and Mr James Tam, who shared their time and experience with us generously by giving us very insightful and knowledgeable advice. We believe that our students have gained a clearer understanding of the future career options in information systems, both at the Big 4 firms and commercial firms.
Big 4 Alumni Sharing 2020
18 September 2020
The Big 4 Alumni Sharing was held successfully in Zoom on 18 September 2020 with more than 40 participants. Students could freely raise questions to the alumni who come from the Big 4 firms. We would like to express our greatest gratitude to our IS alumni Aaron Lee, Minnie Ho, Kelvin Hui, Rebecca Li, and Kitty Ngai for sharing their insightful experiences with our students. We believe our participants have gained some tips on graduate application and what it is like to work at the Big 4 firms.
CISA Exam Sharing 2020
14 August 2020
The CISA Exam Sharing 2020 organized by the CityU ISACA Student Group (ISG) was held successfully online with around 60 students. Thanks to the 3 guest speakers: Derek Sham, Johnny Ho, and Wallace Wong for sharing their CISA preparation and study tips with us. Big thanks to Janet Yu as well for giving us an overview of the CISA Exam and how it makes positive impacts on students' career development. We believe all of the attendees would understand more and consider registering for the CISA Exam in the future.
Big 4 Alumni Sharing Night 2019
18 October 2019
The Big 4 Alumni Sharing Night 2019, co-organized by the CityU ISACA Student Group (“CityU ISG”) and the Information Systems Industrial Mentorship Programme (“ISIMP”), was successfully held on 18 October 2019 with more than 70 IS students and 20 Alumni. We are so delighted and thankful to have our IS alumni with us in the sharing night to share their insights in career planning and hands-on working experiences with our fellow IS students.
The sharing night strengthened alumni ties to CityU and gave students the opportunity to meet and connect with our alumni. Our alumni shared tips in interviews and encouraged students to grab every opportunity in career development. Our students not only learnt about different careers in Banking, Big 4, Consulting and IT industries, but also explored various options in greater depth. They gained valuable advice from our alumni and built up their professional networks.
ISACA Student Group Annual Case Competition 2018
7 April 2018
The annual joint-university case competition, organized by the ISGs of CityU, UST and BU, was held at City University of Hong Kong this year. The topic is Fintech, which focuses on risk management and security issues related to the application of Fintech.
ISACA Student Group Annual Case Competition 2017
8 April 2017
The joint-university case competition, organized by the CityU and UST ISACA Student Groups, supporting teams from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Hong Kong Baptist University, has been held successfully on 8 April 2017. This year topic is Cyber Security and 80 teams from different universities have participated to show their talents!
Big 4 Alumni Sharing Session
22 September 2017
We have invited 9 alumni who are industry professionals working in the IS Audit field to share their experience with our students.
Big 4 Alumni Sharing Session 2016
Big 4 Alumni Sharing Session 2015
Big 4 Alumni Sharing Session 2014
