As
Corporate Governance
increasingly realises that Information Technology (IT) touches every area of the organisation,
and contributes as an essential enabler of future business opportunities,
may explain why IT Governance now features so highly on the corporate agenda within many organisations
Although definable at high level, the practicalities of implementing IT Governance are broad and overarches additional disciplines
including; IT Service Management
(ITSM),
IT Operations, Risk Management and Compliance Management.
Ergo it can be seen that this presents a significant challenge for organisations seeking to identify a starting point for their IT Governance initiative.
It is suggested that there is not a single correct implementation or a one-shop solution for effective IT Governance that exists as this will depend on the company type, culture, and on the drivers for governance.
This was the motivation that drove the development of AVDAR ISMS.
But whilst various IT Governance definitions co-exist within the corporate world, all present a common goal of establishing structured processes that ensures:
- IT is aligned with the business strategy
- IT risks and opportunities are managed
- IT delivers value for money
The Sarbanes Oxley Act 2002
(SOX),
whilst essentially the remit of Financial Governance, also has many interactions and ramifications within IT Governance that one should be aware of.
Please click on the embedded link if you want to know more on where that subject fits within IT Governance.
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