Muscat chapter was established in 2000 under the sponsorship of the College of Banking and Financial Studies (CBFS) which is affiliated to the Central Bank of Oman. The chapter has a membership of 289 members today. The chapter membership also mirrors the diversity of its parent body. The chapter’s mission is to promote education for the CISA,CISM and CGEIT certifications, spread awareness of IT Goverenance, IS audit and controls, provide a framework for regular meetings and interaction amongst local IS audit and control professionals, thereby helping in raising standards and promoting best practices to manage Information technology effectively in their organizations.