Governance >> CobiT
The increased dependence that businesses have on IT has created the need for stronger controls of IT expenditure. Controls over IT processes makes auditing a much easier task. If those controls are based on international standards, the audit process is even more simplified over time. The Manta Group has created solutions for clients based on the guidance of organizations such as the IT Governance Institute (ITGI) and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). ISACA has defined IT Governance as the following:
“A structure of relationships and processes to direct and control the enterprise in order to achieve the enterprise's goal by adding value while balancing risk versus return over IT and its processes.” - CobiT, 3rd Edition
Control Objectives for Information and related Technology (CobiT) aims to deliver a governance framework that achieves exactly that. The Manta Group provides expert consulting on CobiT adoption, assessment models, maturity models and more. CobiT takes into account business goals, IT processes and IT resources in 34 high-level control objectives and 215 detailed control objectives, making it the most robust IT Governance Framework available today.
The Manta Group uses this internationally accepted framework to assist its clients in creating more rigour around their IT investments. Enhanced planning and organization, better acquisition and implementation of information and technology, superior support and delivery services at reduced costs and effective monitoring of auditable processes combine to create significant improvements in the use of technology for business gains and a much higher return on investment in technology.
Using CobiT as your framework for IT Governance benefits you in a number of ways:
- Internationally accepted as best practices for IT Governance
- Strategic alignment of business and IT investment
- Creates a mechanism for auditing the performance of IT
- Don't re-invent the wheel, just get this one rolling
- Provides a structured framework creating common language and definitions
- Leverage external knowledge from user groups, web sites, magazines and solution providers
