COBIT

PO4.2 IT Strategy Committee

CobiT definition: Establish an IT strategy committee at the board level. This committee should ensure that IT governance, as part of enterprise governance, is adequately addressed; advise on strategic direction; and review major investments on behalf of the full board. Bill says, One of the important things to remember when looking at a framework such [...]

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PO4.1 IT Process Framework

CobiT definition: Define an IT process framework to execute the IT strategic plan. This framework should include an IT process structure and relationships (e.g., to manage process gaps and overlaps), ownership, maturity, performance measurement, improvement, compliance, quality targets and plans to achieve them. It should provide integration amongst the processes that are specific to IT, [...]

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ME4 Provide IT Governance

CobiT definition: Establishing an effective governance framework includes defining organisational structures, processes, leadership, roles and responsibilities to ensure that enterprise IT investments are aligned and delivered in accordance with enterprise strategies and objectives. Control over the IT process of Provide IT governance that satisfies the business requirement for IT of integrating IT governance with corporate [...]

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ME3 Ensure Compliance With External Requirements

CobiT definition: Effective oversight of compliance requires the establishment of a review process to ensure compliance with laws, regulations and contractual requirements. This process includes identifying compliance requirements, optimising and evaluating the response, obtaining assurance that the requirements have been complied with and, finally, integrating IT’s compliance reporting with the rest of the business. Control [...]

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ME2 Monitor and Evaluate Internal Control

CobiT definition: Establishing an effective internal control programme for IT requires a well-defined monitoring process. This process includes the monitoring and reporting of control exceptions, results of self-assessments and third-party reviews. A key benefit of internal control monitoring is to provide assurance regarding effective and efficient operations and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Control [...]

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ME1 Monitor and Evaluate IT Performance

CobiT definition: Effective IT performance management requires a monitoring process. This process includes defining relevant performance indicators, systematic and timely reporting of performance, and prompt acting upon deviations. Monitoring is needed to make sure that the right things are done and are in line with the set directions and policies. Control over the IT process [...]

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DS13 Manage Operations

CobiT definition: Complete and accurate processing of data requires effective management of data processing procedures and diligent maintenance of hardware. This process includes defining operating policies and procedures for effective management of scheduled processing, protecting sensitive output, monitoring infrastructure performance and ensuring preventive maintenance of hardware. Effective operations management helps maintain data integrity and reduces [...]

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