COBIT

COBIT consists of an executive summary, management guidelines, framework, control objectives, implementation toolset and audit guidelines. Extensive support is provided, including a list of critical success factors for measuring security program effectiveness and benchmark s for auditing purposes. COBIT has been revised several times since inception and upgrades are published at regular intervals.

Read more about COBIT: - The Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) provides an overview of COBIT along with links and downloads. - The ControlIT User Group offers COBIT-related support and information.

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