BS ISO/IEC 38500:2015

Comprehensive Corporate Governance of IT Standard

BS ISO/IEC 38500:2015 is the international standard that provides a framework for effective corporate governance of information technology (IT). This standard helps organizations align their IT strategy and management with overall business objectives, ensuring IT supports and enables the organization to achieve its goals.

Key Features and Benefits

- Provides a model for directors, executives, and IT professionals to govern and use IT effectively within their organizations- Establishes principles for good corporate governance of IT, including responsibility, strategy, acquisition, performance, conformance, and human behavior- Helps organizations ensure IT-related decisions and investments are aligned with business needs and priorities- Enables organizations to manage IT-related risks and opportunities, improving overall performance and compliance- Supports organizations in developing and maintaining effective IT policies, processes, and decision-making frameworks

Comprehensive Guidance for IT Governance

BS ISO/IEC 38500:2015 offers a structured approach to corporate governance of IT, covering the following key areas:• Responsibility - Clearly defining roles, accountabilities, and decision-making processes for IT governance• Strategy - Aligning IT strategy with business strategy to support the organization's objectives• Acquisition - Ensuring IT acquisitions, developments, and implementations deliver value and manage risks• Performance - Monitoring and evaluating the performance of IT to ensure it meets current and future business requirements• Conformance - Ensuring IT complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and contractual obligations• Human Behavior - Addressing the human aspects of IT governance, including leadership, communication, and organizational culture

Ensure Effective IT Governance and Compliance

By implementing the principles and guidance outlined in BS ISO/IEC 38500:2015, organizations can:• Improve the alignment of IT with business objectives, ensuring IT supports and enables the organization to achieve its goals• Enhance IT-related decision-making, investment, and risk management processes• Strengthen IT governance, policies, and processes to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards• Foster a culture of effective IT leadership, communication, and collaboration within the organization• Optimize the performance, value, and benefits of IT investments and initiatives

Trusted International Standard for IT Governance

BS ISO/IEC 38500:2015 is an internationally recognized standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). It is an essential resource for directors, executives, IT professionals, and anyone responsible for the governance and management of IT within their organization.