COBIT stands for Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology. It is a framework created by ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) for IT administration and management. It was designed as a support tool for managers - and enables bridging the critical gap between technical issues, business risks and control requirements. COBIT is a thoroughly recognized guideline that can be applied to any organization in any industry. Overall, COBIT ensures the quality, control and reliability of information systems in the organization, which is also the most important aspect of any modern business.
The business orientation of COBIT involves linking business objectives to its IT infrastructure by providing various maturity models and metrics that measure success and identify the related business responsibilities of IT processes. The main focus of COBIT is illustrated on a process model divided into four specific domains, including:
Planning and organization
Support
Acquisition and implementation
Monitoring and evaluation
Professionals who are best suited for COBIT methodologies are those who are already able to understand the nuances of IT management in business management practices. The course will be particularly beneficial for:
CIO / IT managers / IT directors
Risk Committee
Process owners
Members of the audit committee
Professionals in audit, risk, security, management and verification
As the modern world moves towards an environment of several emerging technologies, including consumerism, cloud computing, social media, big data and mobility, information and IT are easily the new currency. Technology requires a huge amount of information blocks that can be easily supported and managed. This increases the success of businesses, but also raises other challenging and complex governance issues for security professionals, business leaders and management specialists. New businesses demand that risk scenarios are better met with the power of information.