# COBIT Governance
One-sentence definition: Framework for governance and management of enterprise IT, aligning IT goals with business objectives.
## Key Facts
- Distinguishes Governing (Evaluate, Direct, Monitor) vs Managing (APO, BAI, DSS, MEA).
- Provides goals cascade, processes, and management objectives.
- Enables metrics/KPIs and maturity evaluation.
- Supports compliance, risk, and value delivery alignment.
- Integrates with ISO/NIST frameworks.
- **Verify:** check official (ISC)² CBK and current exam outline.
## Exam Relevance
- Identify governance vs management example via COBIT lens.
**Mnemonic:** “EDM + APO/BAI/DSS/MEA.”
## Mini Scenario
Q: Which COBIT domain covers incident handling?
A: DSS (Deliver, Service, Support).
## Revision Checklist
- Name the govern vs manage domains.
- Provide one process per domain.
- Explain goals cascade purpose.
## Related
[[Governance vs Management]] · [[Security Governance]] · [[Security Metrics, KPIs, KRIs]] · [[Security Strategy and Roadmap]] · [[Compliance and Regulatory Concepts]] · [[Domain 1 - Index]]