1. By Collin Smith http://techinitiatives.blogspot.com
COBIT Introduction
By Collin Smith

2. Contents Introduction 3 COBIT Domains 6 Video 8 COBIT Processes 9
Governance

3. Introduction
COBIT – Control Objectives for Information and related Technology
COBIT development started in 1994 with first version published in 1996 by ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association)
Currently at version 4.1
A model designed to control of the IT function
Supports IT governance by providing a comprehensive description of the control objectives for IT processes

4. COBIT Target Groups
COBIT is primarily intended for management, business users of IT and auditors
Main target groups
Managers – holding executive responsibility for operation of the enterprise
End users – provide assurance of security and controls
Auditors – independent assurance of quality and controls
Business and IT consultants – bring knowledge and advice
IT Service Management Professionals – provides a framework covering complete lifecycle of IT systems and services

5. COBIT Structure
IT Governance Cube with 3 interrelated viewpoints(Quality Criteria,IT Processes, and IT Resources

6. 4 COBIT Domains
Plan & Organize – concerned with identification of the way IT can best contribute to the achievement of business objectives
Acquire and Implement – acquiring, implementing or development of IT Solutions to be integrated into business process
Deliver & Support – delivery of required services including traditional operations, security, and training
Monitor & Evaluate – regular assessment over time for quality and compliance with control requirements

7. COBIT mapped onto Management Cycle

8. VIDEO

9. COBIT Processes within Domains
Each of the previous Domains are composed of processes(34):

10. Domains and processes
A Domain contains the relationships of each individual processes
For example: Plan and Organize

11. COBIT Domains with Processes

12. COBIT Process Descriptions
COBIT does offer detailed descriptions for all 34 processes.
The Process Descriptions:
contain the inputs, outputs, responsibilities, metrics and goals
Provide a basis of expert knowledge from which the enterprise may decide is relevant to their organization
Diagrams with relationships to other processes are also illustrated

13. PO1 – Define a Strategic Plan Process Description

14. COBIT as an IT Governance Framework
COBIT provides a framework to control IT and supports the following 5 requirements for an IT control framework
Providing a sharper business focus
Ensuring a process orientation
Having a general acceptability among organizations
Defining a common language
Helping to meet regulatory requirements

15. IT Governance Focus Areas
Strategic Alignment – focus on ensuring the linkage of business and IT plans
Value Delivery – executing the value proposition throughout the delivery cycle
Risk Management – requires risk awareness by senior corporate officers, compliance requirements, transparency
Resource Management – optimal investment in and management of critical resources: people, applications, information and infrastructure
Performance Measurement – tracks and monitors strategy implementation

16. IT Governance Focus Areas

17. References “IT Governance based on COBIT 4.0” (itSMF International)