COBIT Framework
COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies) is an IT governance and management framework that helps organizations align IT with business objectives.
Explanation
Developed by ISACA, COBIT provides a comprehensive framework for enterprise IT governance. COBIT 2019 is built on six governance system principles: provide stakeholder value, holistic approach, dynamic governance system, governance distinct from management, tailored to enterprise needs, and end-to-end governance system. It defines 40 governance and management objectives organized into five domains: Evaluate, Direct and Monitor (EDM); Align, Plan and Organize (APO); Build, Acquire and Implement (BAI); Deliver, Service and Support (DSS); and Monitor, Evaluate and Assess (MEA).
Key Points
- •IT governance framework developed by ISACA
- •Five domains: EDM, APO, BAI, DSS, MEA
- •Separates governance (evaluate, direct, monitor) from management
Exam Tip
COBIT distinguishes governance (setting direction) from management (executing). Governance is the board's responsibility; management is the executive team's.
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