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People, skills and competencies are required for successful completion of all activities within a governance system. People are the individuals or groups who perform or are accountable for the governance activities and tasks. Skills and competencies are the abilities and knowledge that people need to perform their roles and responsibilities.  People, skills and competencies are one of the seven enablers of a governance system, as defined by COBIT. 1 2   References:   COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology ,  COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance System

The capability levels are a measure of how well an enterprise performs its information and technology governance and management processes in terms of process attributes such as process performance, process definition, process deployment, process measurement, process control, process optimization etc. The capability levels range from 0 (incomplete) to 5 (optimizing), indicating the degree of maturity and effectiveness of an enterprise’s information and technology governance and management processes. The targeted capability levels are the desired levels of performance that an enterprise wants to achieve for its information and technology governance and management processes, based on its strategy, objectives, needs, and expectations. The targeted capability levels provide a basis for defining the improvement goals and objectives for the processes. The capability-level gap analysis is a process that involves comparing the current capability levels of an enterprise’s information and technology governance and management processes with the targeted capability levels, and identifying the gaps or differences between them. The capability-level gap analysis helps to determine the improvement actions and initiatives that are required to close the gaps and achieve the targeted capability levels. The primary benefit or output derived from setting targeted capability levels and performing a capability-level gap analysis for selected processes is identification of process improvement opportunities. This means that by setting targeted capability levels and performing a capability-level gap analysis for selected processes, an enterprise can identify the areas of weakness or inefficiency in its information and technology governance and management processes, and determine the potential solutions or enhancements that can improve its process performance, quality, value, etc. This will also help to align the information and technology governance system with the enterprise’s strategy and objectives.

 The COBIT framework is designed to meet the I & T goals for the entire enterprise. The COBIT framework is a comprehensive governance and management framework for information and technology that helps enterprises to achieve their goals and create value. The COBIT framework consists of four core publications: COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology; COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance System; COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance and Management Objectives; COBIT 2019 Design Guide: Designing an Information and Technology Governance Solution.  The COBIT framework is designed to meet the I & T goals for the entire enterprise by providing a holistic approach that covers all aspects of I & T governance and management, as well as by enabling customization and tailoring to suit different contexts, needs, priorities, etc. 1 4   References:   COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology ,  COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance System

To gain the greatest benefit from the COBIT framework, a stakeholder should have a certain level of experience and a thorough understanding of the entire enterprise. A stakeholder is a person or group that has an interest or concern in an enterprise’s activities or outcomes. Examples of stakeholders are board members, executives, managers, employees, customers, suppliers, regulators, etc. To gain the greatest benefit from the COBIT framework, a stakeholder should have a certain level of experience in I & T governance or management practices, as well as a thorough understanding of the entire enterprise’s vision, mission, values, goals, objectives, strategies, processes, culture, etc.  This would help them to apply the COBIT framework effectively and efficiently to their specific context and needs. 1   References:   COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology , [COBIT 2019 Framework: Stakeholder Needs]

The planning for a new governance framework requires defining the inputs that will guide the design and implementation of the framework. One of the most important inputs is the enterprise goals, which are the high-level statements of what the enterprise wants to achieve in terms of its mission, vision, values, and strategy. The enterprise goals provide the direction and purpose for the governance framework, and help to align the governance objectives, enablers, principles, and practices with the enterprise’s needs and expectations.  The enterprise goals also help to identify the relevant stakeholders, their roles and responsibilities, and their requirements and expectations from the governance framework 3 4   References:   3 : COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology, page 25-26  4 : COBIT 2019 Design Guide, page 23-24

 A managed system of internal controls is most important to providing trust in operations, confidence in the achievement of enterprise objectives, and an adequate understanding of residual risk. A system of internal controls is a set of policies, procedures, practices, tools, techniques, etc., that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that an enterprise will achieve its objectives, prevent or detect errors or fraud, comply with laws and regulations, safeguard assets, etc.  A managed system of internal controls means that the system is regularly monitored, evaluated, updated, and improved to ensure its effectiveness and efficiency. 1 5   References:   COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology ,  COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance System

The best way to enable an enterprise to show and prove the benefits realized from the implementation of an EGIT program plan is to communicate the results and benefits in business impact terms. The EGIT program plan is a document that describes the rationale, objectives, scope, approach, benefits, costs, risks, and timeline of the EGIT implementation program. The EGIT implementation program is a program that involves designing and implementing a governance system for an enterprise using COBIT 2019. Communicating the results and benefits in business impact terms means using appropriate tools, methods, formats, frequencies, etc., to report on the progress and outcomes of the EGIT implementation program to relevant stakeholders such as the board, executives, business managers, IT managers, etc., using language and metrics that demonstrate how the program has contributed to achieving the enterprise’s strategy, objectives, performance, value, etc.  By communicating the results and benefits in business impact terms, an enterprise can ensure that it has a clear and compelling evidence of the value and benefits delivered by the EGIT implementation program, that it has met stakeholder requirements and expectations, that it has obtained stakeholder feedback and recognition, that it has enhanced stakeholder trust and confidence, etc 1 2   References:   1 : COBIT 2019 Implementation Guide: page 51-52  2 : COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance and Management Objectives: page 19-20

 One of the benefits derived from the use of COBIT is that it helps to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations. This benefit is primarily associated with an external stakeholder, such as a regulator, auditor, customer, or partner, who expects the enterprise to adhere to certain standards and requirements.  COBIT provides guidance on how to align the governance and management of enterprise IT with relevant laws, regulations, and contractual obligations 1 2 .  COBIT also helps to establish and maintain a compliance culture and program within the enterprise 3 .  References:   1 : COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology, page 17  2 : COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance and Management Objectives, page 19  3 : COBIT 2019 Design Guide: Designing an Information and Technology Governance Solution, page 77

 The most likely underlying cause for an enterprise not having success implementing IT governance because key staff are not participating in planning meetings is lack of senior leadership commitment. Senior leadership commitment is essential for ensuring that IT governance is aligned with the enterprise’s vision, mission, values, and goals, and that it receives adequate resources, support, and oversight. Without senior leadership commitment, IT governance may face resistance, confusion, or indifference from key stakeholders, resulting in poor implementation outcomes.  The cause is based on the COBIT 2019 Implementation Guide 4 , page 25.  References:   4 : COBIT 2019 Implementation Guide | Digital | English

A guiding principle in the development of COBIT is that COBIT aligns with other related and relevant I & T standards, frameworks and regulations. This is based on the principle of integration, which states that “governance of enterprise I & T should ensure integration into enterprise governance; alignment with other related standards, frameworks and regulations; and provision of a common language for all stakeholders” . COBIT does not include or replace other standards, frameworks or regulations, but rather complements them by providing a holistic and comprehensive approach to governance of enterprise I & T.