ISO/IEC 38500:2024
ISO/IEC 38500:2024 is a compliance framework from International with 4 domains and 66 controls that map to 47 other frameworks. The largest domains are Principles for the governance of IT – ISO/IEC 38500:2024 (43 controls), Framework for the governance of IT – ISO/IEC 38500:2024 (9 controls), Model for the governance of IT – ISO/IEC 38500:2024 (8 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (4)
Framework for the governance of IT – ISO/IEC 38500:2024
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-iec-38500-2024::7.1 | General |
| iso-iec-38500-2024::7.2 | Elements of the framework |
| iso-iec-38500-2024::7.2.1 | General |
| iso-iec-38500-2024::7.2.2 | Direction |
| iso-iec-38500-2024::7.2.3 | Capability |
| iso-iec-38500-2024::7.2.4 | Policy |
| iso-iec-38500-2024::7.2.5 | Delegation |
| iso-iec-38500-2024::7.2.6 | Performance |
| iso-iec-38500-2024::7.2.7 | Accountability |
Good governance of IT – ISO/IEC 38500:2024
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-iec-38500-2024::4.1 | Outcomes of good governance of IT |
| iso-iec-38500-2024::4.1.1 | Overview |
| iso-iec-38500-2024::4.1.2 | Effective performance |
| iso-iec-38500-2024::4.1.3 | Responsible stewardship |
| iso-iec-38500-2024::4.1.4 | Ethical behaviour |
| iso-iec-38500-2024::4.2 | Principles, model and framework |
Model for the governance of IT – ISO/IEC 38500:2024
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-iec-38500-2024::6.2 | Governance of IT practice |
| iso-iec-38500-2024::6.2.1 | Engage stakeholders |
| iso-iec-38500-2024::6.2.2 | Evaluate |
| iso-iec-38500-2024::6.2.3 | Direct |
| iso-iec-38500-2024::6.2.4 | Monitor |
| iso-iec-38500-2024::6.3 | Management of IT practice |
| iso-iec-38500-2024::6.4 | Framework for the governance of IT |
Principles for the governance of IT – ISO/IEC 38500:2024
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with ISO/IEC 38500:2024, you already cover:
ISO/IEC 23894:2023
97%
63 controls mapped
Compare →ISO/IEC TR 24028:2020
72%
47 controls mapped
Compare →ISO 22000:2018
40%
26 controls mapped
Compare →+ 44 more: ISO 37301:2021 (32%), ISO 37001:2016 (25%)
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What is ISO/IEC 38500:2024 and who does it apply to?
ISO/IEC 38500:2024 is a compliance framework from International with 4 domains and 66 controls. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does ISO/IEC 38500:2024 actually require?
ISO/IEC 38500:2024 has 66 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are Principles for the governance of IT – ISO/IEC 38500:2024 (43 controls), Framework for the governance of IT – ISO/IEC 38500:2024 (9 controls), Model for the governance of IT – ISO/IEC 38500:2024 (8 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of ISO/IEC 38500:2024 do I already cover?
ISO/IEC 38500:2024 maps to 47 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO/IEC 23894:2023 (97% coverage), ISO/IEC TR 24028:2020 (72% coverage), ISO 22000:2018 (40% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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