Information technology - Governance of IT — Implementation guide

Standards Development Organisation:

Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)

Contact Information:

Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)

Working Program:

View the CSA work program

Designation Number:

CAN/CSA-ISO/IEC TS 38501:15

Standard Type:

National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard

Standard Development Activity:

Reaffirmation

ICS code(s):

35.080

Status:

Proceeding to development

SDO Comment Period Start Date:

2020-09-22

SDO Comment Period End Date:

2020-10-14

Posted On:

2020-09-11

Scope:

Overview
This Technical Specification provides guidance on how to implement arrangements for effective governance of IT within an organization.

Purpose
This Technical Specification identifies the key activities that an organization has to undertake to implement governance of IT, in accordance with ISO/IEC 38500.

It provides guidance on the design and establishment of the arrangements for the governance of IT, clarifying roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders within the organization, as well as providing examples of matters to consider in the design of the governance of IT.

Audience
This Technical Specification can be used by individuals responsible for governance of IT within an organization and individuals supporting in the governance of organizations. This Technical Specification is applicable to organizations of all sizes and types.

Project need:

To review the Standard within the required 5 year period.

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