COBIT 2019: FAQ

WHAT IS COBIT?

COBIT is a business information and technology management framework created by the international ISACA. 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 EGIT, facilitating easier, tailored implementation—strengthening COBIT’s continuing role as an important driver
of innovation and business transformation.
From its foundation in the IT audit community, COBIT has developed into a broader and more comprehensive information
and technology (I&T) governance and management framework and continues to establish itself as a generally accepted framework
for I&T governance.

WHY HAS THE LOGO CHANGED?

COBIT 5 was published in 2012, making it almost 7 years old. Since that time, other frameworks and standards have evolved, resulting in a different landscape. The emergence of new technology and business trends in the use of IT (e.g. digital transformation, DevOps) have not been incorporated into COBIT, requiring
a re-alignment. To remain relevant, it is imperative that COBIT continues to evolve requiring more frequent and fluid updates. The red arrow symbolizes this notion of continuous evolution. Additionally, to ensure effective version control, all future updates will be stamped with the year corresponding to the release of the most updated guidance.

WHAT TITLES ARE INCLUDED IN THE COBIT 2019 PRODUCT FAMILY?

• COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology – an introduction to the key concepts of COBIT 2019.
• COBIT 2019 Framework: Governance and Management Objectives – comprehensively describes the 40 core governance and management objectives, the processes contained therein
  and other related components. This guide also references other standards and frameworks.
• COBIT 2019 Design Guide: Designing an Information and Technology Governance Solution – this guide explores design factors that can influence governance and includes a workflow
  for planning a tailored governance system for the enterprise.
• COBIT 2019 Implementation Guide: Implementing and Optimizing an Information and Technology Governance Solution – this title represents an evolution of the COBIT 5 Implementation guide and develops a road map for continuous governance improvement. It may be used in combination with the COBIT 2019 Design Guide.

DOES COBIT 2019 ALIGN WITH OTHER INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AND FRAMEWORKS?

One of the guiding principles applied throughout the development of COBIT 2019 was to maintain the positioning of COBIT as an umbrella framework. Thus, COBIT continues to align with
a number of relevant standards, frameworks and/or regulations. The COBIT 2019 includes references and aligns to concepts originating in other sources (e.g., other IT standards and frameworks).

In this context, alignment means:

• COBIT 2019 does not contradict any guidance in the related standards
• COBIT 2019 does not copy the contents of these related standards
• COBIT 2019 provides equivalent statements or references to related guidance

A full list of referenced standards and guidance used during the development of the COBIT 2019 can be found in the COBIT 2019 Overview power point (part of the COBIT 2019 toolkit) and also available in COBIT 2019 Framework: Introduction and Methodology.

WHAT ARE THE PRIMARY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COBIT 2019 AND COBIT 5?

• COBIT 2019 offers greater flexibility and openness to enhances the currency and relevance of COBIT.
• The introduction of new concepts such as focus areas and design factors allow for additional guidance for tailoring a governance system to the enterprise’s needs
• Updated alignment to global standards, frameworks and best practices enhances the relevancy of COBIT
• An “open-source” model will allow the global governance community the ability to inform future updates by providing feedback, sharing applications and proposing enhancements
  to the framework and derivative products in real-time, with further COBIT evolutions released on a rolling basis.
• New guidance and tools support the development of a best-fit governance system, making COBIT 2019 more prescriptive.

IS COBIT 2019 TRAINING AVAILABLE?

Yes, EDU Trainings offers COBIT 2019 Foundation training to prepare participants for the certification exam. This course delves into the context, components, benefits and main reasons why COBIT is used as a framework for information and technology management.

COURSE OVERVIEW AND REGISTRATION

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