Introducing COBIT 2019
November 2018
What is COBIT ?
COBIT is a framework for the governance and
management of enterprise information and
technology, aimed at the whole enterprise.
COBIT defines the components and design factors to
build and sustain a best-fit governance system.
The globally recognized COBIT 2019 Framework
helps ensure effective Enterprise Governance of
Information Technology, facilitating easier, tailored
implementation, strengthening COBIT’s continuing
role as an important driver of innovation and
business transformation.
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COBIT overview
An overview of the majors COBIT 2019 changes:
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System Principles
1. Providing Stakeholder Value by satisfying needs
2. Holistic approach through the governance enablers
3. Dynamic Governance System
4. Separate Governance from Management
5. Tailored to the Enterprise Needs
6. End-to-End Governance System
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Framework Principles
1. Based on Conceptual descriptive and prescriptive
model
2. Based on Open and Flexible Standards
3. Aligned to Major Standards
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Governance Design
Governance System Design Workflow
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Goals Cascade
Cascading from
o Stakeholder Needs to
o Enterprise Goals to
o Alignment Goals to
o Governance and Management Objectives
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Enabling Processes
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Governance System
Governance is achieved by implementing the 7
enablers of the Governance system listed below :
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Process Reference Model
40 IT processes, each having one Governance/Mgt Objective
▪ Managed Data added in Plan Domain
▪ Managed Projects separated from Managed Programs in Build
▪ Managed Assurance added in Monitoring Domain
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Future Factors
Following factors should be taken into consideration
in the Enterprise Governance and Management of
Information Technology
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Improvements
Addressing the importance of IT governance for
the enterprise.
To achieve benefits realization, risk optimization,
resource optimization, and business and IT alignment
for the enterprise, an IT governance program needs
to be in place, supported by the board of directors
and executive management.
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Improvements
Addressing new technology trends, such as,
▪ Development Operations (DevOps);
▪ Agile development concepts;
▪ Off-premises operations
▪ Impact of third-party providers;
▪ Outsourcing activities;
▪ Internet of Things (IoT).
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Improvements
Up to date with latest standards and working
methods.
Addition of the COBIT 2019 Design Guide:
Designing an Information and Technology
Governance Solution
provides additional guidance for defining and using
design factors, which allow COBIT content to be
tailored for better alignment with each organization’s
and each user’s particular context.
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Improvements
A focus area describes a certain governance topic,
domain or issue that can be addressed by a collection
of governance and management objectives and their
components. Examples include:
▪ Small and medium enterprises,
▪ Cybersecurity,
▪ Digital transformation,
▪ Cloud computing.
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Improvements
Frameworks such as COBIT can be descriptive and
prescriptive.
The COBIT conceptual model is constructed and
presented such that its instantiation is perceived as a
prescription of how to set up a customized
governance system for Information Technology.
A better instrument to manage IT performance.
The structure of the COBIT performance management
model is integrated into the conceptual model.
The maturity and capability concepts are introduced
for better alignment with Capability Maturity Model
Integration (CMMI).
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Improvements
New online collaboration feature.
Future updates will be recommended by COBIT users,
vetted by a COBIT Steering Committee, to ensure
consistent COBIT core framework quality and timelier
updates.
Supporting decision-making. The key asset for all
organizations is information. This information must
be accurate, reliable, timely and available when
needed for critical decision-making.
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Patrick Soenen
Avenue des Sorbiers, 4
1420 Braine L’Alleud
p.soenen@qap.eu
00 32 477.75.78.61
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