Application of COBIT 5 Framework in Information Technology Audit for Business Efficiency

A leading company in Indonesia that focuses on operations and power generation and provides reliable and high-quality solutions.

Problem background 

• IT support: An IT audit is needed to help management make more effective decisions and support more efficient operations.
• IT alignment with the business: Organizations want to know the extent to which IT implementations support their business strategy.
• IT Risk Identification: It is important to identify risks arising from IT deployments so that they do not interfere with operations and goal achievement. 

Project Objectives

• Conduct an independent assessment of the suitability of IT implementation and management in supporting the organization's business objectives.
• Assess the adequacy of IT risk controls, ensuring that risks do not interfere with the organization's business continuity and reputation.
• Provide recommendations for IT control improvements based on the COBIT 5 framework.
• Solution 
• IT audits are conducted with reference to the eight IT Related Goals in COBIT 5, and the audit implementation follows the COBIT 5 Assessment guidelines.

Solution

In order to address the challenge, company entrusted MII to conducts IT audits which refer to eight IT Related Goals in COBIT 5, and the audit process follwoing Assessment COBIT 5 guide.