CobiT definition:
New systems need to be made operational once development is complete. This requires proper testing in a dedicated environment with relevant test data, definition of rollout and migration instructions, release planning and actual promotion to production, and a post-implementation review. This assures that operational systems are in line with the agreed-upon expectations and outcomes.
Control over the IT process of
Install and accredit solutions and changes
that satisfies the business requirement for IT of
implementing new or changed systems that work without major problems after installation
by focusing on
testing that applications and infrastructure solutions are fit for the intended purpose and free from errors, and planning releases to production
is achieved by
- Establishing test methodology
- Undertaking release planning
- Evaluating and approving test results by business management
- Performing post-implementation reviews
and is measured by
- Amount of application downtime or number of data fixes caused by inadequate testing
- Percent of systems that meet expected benefits as measured by the post-implementation process
- Percent of projects with a documented and approved testing plan
Control objectives:
AI7 Install and Accredit Solutions and Changes
AI7.1 Training
AI7.2 Test Plan
AI7.3 Implementation Plan
AI7.4 Test Environment
AI7.5 System and Data Conversion
AI7.6 Testing of Changes
AI7.7 Final Acceptance Test
AI7.8 Promotion to Production
AI7.9 Post-implementation Review
Check out the links for details on the control objectives.
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