1. Bringing technology and leadership together.
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2. Why audit? Responding to problems Need for help Setting benchmarks
Reactive
Responding to problems
Need for help
Setting benchmarks
Plan development
Establish best practices
Assess and monitor progress
Proactive
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3. Assessment Objectives
Provide a global picture of IT
Optimize IT Governance
The ability of IT to provide value
The ability to manage risk
Maintaining control over information
Improve day-to-day operations
Provide a catalyst for change
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4. QuickCheck Components
Cobit-based assessment
Approx 300 metrics
Data collection and review
Infrastructure assessment
Approx 200 metrics
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5. QuickCheck – IT Governance
Strategic Alignment
Value Delivery
Resource Management
Risk Management
Performance Measurement
CobiT
Focus Areas
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6. QuickCheck – IT Governance
CobiT – based assessment helps ensure:
IT is aligned with the business
IT enables the business and maximizes benefits
IT resources are used responsibly
IT risks are managed appropriately
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7. QuickCheck – IT Governance
CobiT Capability Maturity Model
Non-existent
Initial/
Ad Hoc
Repeatable but Intuitive
Defined Process
Managed and Measurable
Optimized
Reactive
Cost center
Proactive
Value Provider
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8. QuickCheck - Infrastructure
Identity Management
Resource Management
Support Management
Application Management
Business Continuity Planning
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9. QuickCheck - Infrastructure
Infrastructure assessment provides:
An objective third-party look at IT operations
Setting benchmarks for comparison purposes
Recommendations for developing best practices
Resources for IT planning
A roadmap for improving IT delivered services
An opportunity to return more from your IT investment
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10. QuickCheck – Infrastructure
Infrastructure Maturity Model
Basic
Standard
Advanced
Optimized
Reactive
Cost center
Proactive
Value Provider
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11. QuickCheck - Deliverables
Executive Summary
Capability Maturity Model Report
Findings Report
Recommendations Report
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12. Contact Information
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