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Check Up Assignment 1

1. Explain what is COBIT and its relation to IT Governance

COBIT stands for Control Objectives for Information and Associated

Technologies and is an IT governance framework that assists firms in implementing,
monitoring, and improving IT management. COBIT is a system that a company must
employ to protect information and retain high-quality data and information. COBIT
improves the overall performance of IT systems in any organization and bridges the gap
between the company's management and IT divisions. The COBIT framework primarily
concentrates on resolving issues that may prevent a company's processes from being
strategically aligned. It focuses on adding value with each delivery, assessing and
controlling the performance of all IT systems throughout the organization, and managing
the risks and resources associated with the company's IT processes.

2. What is the difference between Cobit 4.1 and Cobit 5

Cobit 5 combines the distinct frameworks RiskIT, ValIT, BMIS, and Cobit 4.1 into
a single framework. COBIT 4.1 provides guidance to boards of directors and all levels of
management, whereas COBIT 5 is based on a revised process reference model that
includes a new governance domain and several new and modified processes that now
cover enterprise activities end-to-end, i.e., business and IT function areas. COBIT 5
includes five new governance procedures that use and improve on the governance
concepts of COBIT 4.1, Val IT, and Risk IT.