COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and related Technology)

Abhishek Kalavadiya

Abhishek Kalavadiya

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What is COBIT?

COBIT stands for Control Objectives for Information and related Technology. It is a framework created by the ISACA (Information SystemsAudit and Control Association) for IT governance and management.

It was designed to be a supportive tool for managers—and allows bridging the crucial gap between technical issues, business risks, and control requirements.

COBIT is essential to developing, controlling, and maintaining risk and security for enterprises around the world, regardless ofyour industry.

5 Principles of COBIT 5

1. Meeting stakeholder needs

2. Covering the Enterprise end-to-end

3. Single Integrated Framework

4. Holistic approach of 7 enterprise Enablers

5. Separating governance from management

7 Enablers of COBIT 5 (i.e. Governance Enablers)

1. Principles, policies and frameworks

2. Processes

3. Organisational structures

4. Culture, ethics and behaviours

5. Information

6. Service infrastructure and applications

7. People skills and competencies

Keywords:

Entry-level: COBIT framework overview, COBIT principles, COBIT enablers, IT governance vs. IT management, COBIT process assessment model

Mid-level: COBIT implementation methodology, Integrating COBIT with other frameworks, COBIT for risk management, COBIT for information security, COBIT maturity model

Abhishek Kalavadiya

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