IT Governance

IT Governance refers to the framework and processes that ensure an organization's information technology (IT) supports and aligns with its overall business goals, strategies, and objectives. It's about making sure IT investments deliver value while managing risks effectively.

KEY OBJECTIVES OF IT GOVERNANCE

Strategic Alignment – Ensuring IT strategies are aligned with business strategies

Value Delivery – Ensuring that IT delivers the promised benefits against the strategy, concentrating on optimizing costs and proving the value of IT

Risk Management – Identifying and managing IT-related risks to the organization

Resource Management – Optimizing IT resources such as people, applications, infrastructure, and information

Performance Measurement – Tracking and monitoring IT projects and services to ensure performance meets expectations

COMMON FRAMEWORK AND STANDARDS

COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies) – A comprehensive framework for managing and governing enterprise IT

ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) – Focuses on IT service management and delivering value through services

ISO/IEC 38500 – A global standard for the corporate governance of IT

TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) – Provides a methodology for enterprise architecture, including governance aspects

WHY IT GOVERNANCE MATTERS

Helps align IT with business priorities

Enhances transparency in IT decision-making

Improves accountability for IT investments

Aids in compliance with regulatory requirements

Reduces IT-related risks