Advisory · 01/07
IT Governance
Manage and control IT resources in a way that matches your business goals, so every system, budget line and project has a reason to exist.
- Typical duration
- 4 to 12 weeks
- Team
- Governance lead (CGEIT / CISA), process consultant, risk analyst
01Overview
IT governance is the set of decisions, structures and controls that make sure technology serves the business rather than the other way round. Without it, budgets drift, risks go unowned and audits become stressful.
We help boards and IT leaders set direction, assign accountability and measure results. Our work draws on COBIT 2019, ISO/IEC 38500 and ISO/IEC 27001, adapted to the size and maturity of your organization and to the rules that apply to you: NIS2, DORA for financial entities and, in the public sector, the Estonian information security standard E-ITS.
02What we do
- 01
IT strategy development
An IT strategy that follows from your business goals, with a costed roadmap, investment priorities and the metrics the board will review.
- 02
IT risk assessment
We identify and rate IT risks, link them to business impact and help owners agree treatment plans they can actually deliver.
- 03
IT compliance assessment
A gap analysis against the regulations and standards that apply to you, with a prioritized remediation plan.
- 04
IT process development
Efficient, documented processes for service management, asset management, access control and more, based on ITIL practice.
- 05
IT change management
A controlled way to change systems and processes: request, assess, approve, implement and review, without slowing the business down.
- 06
IT security management
Security governance: roles, policies and controls that protect data and assets, and the reporting that proves they work.
03What you get
- A clear link between IT spending and business priorities
- Named owners for every significant IT risk
- Fewer audit findings and faster responses to regulators
- Processes your team follows because they are practical
Typical deliverables
- 01IT strategy and three-year roadmap
- 02Risk register and treatment plan
- 03Governance charter and RACI matrix
- 04Process maps and KPIs
- 05Board-level reporting pack
04How the engagement runs
- 01
Discovery
Interviews with management and IT, document review, current-state maturity assessment.
- 02
Gap analysis
Comparison with the target framework and regulatory requirements, with risk-ranked findings.
- 03
Design
Target operating model, policies, processes and metrics, agreed in workshops.
- 04
Adoption
Roll-out support, training for owners, and a 90-day review of how it is working.
05Technologies & partners
06Questions clients ask
Frequently asked questions
01We are a mid-sized company. Is COBIT too heavy for us?
We rarely implement a framework in full. We take the parts that address your real risks and build a lightweight model your team can sustain. The framework is a reference, not a goal.
02Can you help us prepare for a supervisory review under NIS2 or DORA?
Yes. We map your controls to the applicable requirements, collect evidence, close the gaps that matter most and run a mock review before the supervisor or auditor arrives.
03Do you stay involved after the strategy is written?
If you want us to. Many clients keep us on a quarterly retainer to review progress, update the risk register and report to the board.
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