COBIT
type: EntityType
page: 268
chapter: Thesaurus
is associated with: CobitProcess
is associated with: KeyPerformanceIndicator
subclass of: Framework
definition: COBIT is developed by the IT Governance Institute. It provides a common language for executives to communicate goals, objectives and expected results of IT systems and IT projects. COBIT is built on a process model that defines 34 IT-related processes within four domains: plan and organize; acquire and implement; deliver and support; monitor and evaluate. Provides a common language to communicate goals, objectives, and expected results of application components and related projects. COBIT defines 34 IT-related business processes. For each of them, information on how the specific process goals can be measured, what the key activities and major deliverables are, and who is responsible for them is provided.