Governance

• Strategic leadership, structures, and processes ensuring IT aligns with business objectives
• Involves risk management, resource allocation, and performance measurement

What is the purpose of Governance?

• It establishes a strategic framework aligning with objectives and regulations
• It defines rules, responsibilities, and practices for achieving goals and managing IT resources

Influences on IT Components

• Shapes guidelines for recommended approaches in handling situations
• Drives policy development, outlining organization commitments (e.g., data protection)
• Impacts standards, defining mandatory rules for policy adherence
• Ensures procedures align with objectives, providing task-specific guidance

Adaptation and Revision

• Governance must adapt to technological advancements, regulatory changes, and industry culture shifts
• Monitoring evaluates governance effectiveness and identifies gaps
• Revision updates governance framework