COBIT 2019
Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies - governance framework for enterprise IT management
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Framework Domains (5)
APO - Align, Plan and Organize
Management domain for overall organization, strategy, and supporting activities for IT
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| COBIT-APO01 | Managed IT management framework |
| COBIT-APO02 | Managed strategy |
| COBIT-APO03 | Managed enterprise architecture |
| COBIT-APO04 | Managed innovation |
| COBIT-APO05 | Managed portfolio |
| COBIT-APO06 | Managed budget and costs |
| COBIT-APO07 | Managed human resources |
| COBIT-APO08 | Managed relationships |
| COBIT-APO09 | Managed service agreements |
| COBIT-APO10 | Managed vendors |
| COBIT-APO11 | Managed quality |
| COBIT-APO12 | Managed risk |
| COBIT-APO13 | Managed security |
| COBIT-APO14 | Managed data |
BAI - Build, Acquire and Implement
Management domain for definition, acquisition, and implementation of IT solutions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| COBIT-BAI01 | Managed programs |
| COBIT-BAI02 | Managed requirements definition |
| COBIT-BAI03 | Managed solutions identification and build |
| COBIT-BAI04 | Managed availability and capacity |
| COBIT-BAI05 | Managed organizational change |
| COBIT-BAI06 | Managed IT changes |
| COBIT-BAI07 | Managed IT change acceptance and transitioning |
| COBIT-BAI08 | Managed knowledge |
| COBIT-BAI09 | Managed assets |
| COBIT-BAI10 | Managed configuration |
| COBIT-BAI11 | Managed projects |
DSS - Deliver, Service and Support
Management domain for operational delivery and support of IT services
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| COBIT-DSS01 | Managed operations |
| COBIT-DSS02 | Managed service requests and incidents |
| COBIT-DSS03 | Managed problems |
| COBIT-DSS04 | Managed continuity |
| COBIT-DSS05 | Managed security services |
| COBIT-DSS06 | Managed business process controls |
EDM - Evaluate, Direct and Monitor
Governance domain ensuring stakeholder value delivery, risk optimization, and resource optimization
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| COBIT-EDM01 | Ensured governance framework setting and maintenance |
| COBIT-EDM02 | Ensured benefits delivery |
| COBIT-EDM03 | Ensured risk optimization |
| COBIT-EDM04 | Ensured resource optimization |
| COBIT-EDM05 | Ensured stakeholder engagement |
MEA - Monitor, Evaluate and Assess
Management domain for performance monitoring, internal control assessment, and compliance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| COBIT-MEA01 | Managed performance and conformance monitoring |
| COBIT-MEA02 | Managed system of internal control |
| COBIT-MEA03 | Managed compliance with external requirements |
| COBIT-MEA04 | Managed assurance |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is COBIT 2019?
COBIT 2019 is a compliance framework from International with 5 domains and 40 controls. Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies - governance framework for enterprise IT management It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does COBIT 2019 have?
COBIT 2019 has 40 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are APO - Align, Plan and Organize (14 controls), BAI - Build, Acquire and Implement (11 controls), DSS - Deliver, Service and Support (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does COBIT 2019 map to?
COBIT 2019 maps to 433 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO/IEC 38500:2024 — Governance of IT (5% coverage), CFTC System Safeguards (17 CFR 37, 38, 39, 49) (5% coverage), Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) Cyber Risk Management Code of Conduct (5% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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