About the COBIT Framework
COBIT for IT Governance and IT Management
COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies) is a globally recognized framework for the governance and management of enterprise IT.
Developed by ISACA, COBIT provides a comprehensive set of practices, principles, tools, and models that help organizations ensure IT is aligned with business goals, delivers value, and mitigates risk.
The COBIT 5 principles and the COBIT 5 reference model.
COBIT 5 Principles Model.
COBIT 5 and its successor, COBIT 2019, are built on five core principles:
- Meeting stakeholder needs
- Covering the enterprise end-to-end
- Applying a single integrated framework
- Enabling a holistic approach
- Separating governance from management
The COBIT 5 reference model defines 37 governance and management processes that offer clear guidance on roles, responsibilities, performance metrics, and maturity models. These processes help organizations design and implement control systems that are efficient, effective, and compliant with regulations.
COBIT is valuable for aligning IT and business strategy, improving decision-making, and ensuring accountability. It supports risk management, resource optimization, and the delivery of consistent, high-quality information systems and services. Organizations across industries use COBIT to strengthen IT governance and achieve digital transformation goals.
Watch the COBIT Framework as an interactive reference model to monitor the governance of the enterprise IT.
COBIT 5 reference model.