Welcome to the IT Governance Portal

IT Governance Resources for CIOs

This is your single source of information and resources on Information Technology Governance (IT Governance). This portal is being designed for Chief Information Officers (CIO) because they have a unique perspective on the issue.

Learn what IT governance is and how it affects your organization.

What is IT Governance?

IT governance is a process within the umbrella of corporate governance, which includes IT risk management. It’s an essential component for any company that has large amounts of information and sensitive data because it helps determine how to manage risks in regards to possible breaches or cyberattacks from external sources.

IT Governance is the means by which key stakeholders exercise control over the activities and decisions that are made within an IT organization. IT Governance includes formal and informal mechanisms of ensuring that the IT organization is operating in a manner that reflects the interests of the company’s shareholders.

IT Governance ensures the company gets the biggest bang for its IT investments.

How to Develop Effective IT Governance for Your Organization?

What Does the IT Governance Portal Offer?

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CIO Index network also includes a CIO Wiki that explains key terms and concepts used by CIOs.

CIO Wiki for IT Governance Definitions

Here are a few examples of the definitions in the Wiki for CIOs:

CIO Index for IT Governance Resources

CIO Reference Library

IT Governance Body of Knowledge is the web’s best resource for information on corporate governance of information technology, the role of the CIO in IT Governance, and other relevant topics.

  • Board and IT: Explores the role of the board in governing information technology. A board seat is good but their sponsorship is critical to a CIO’s success.
  • Introduction to IT Governance: Explores the various definitions of IT governance, the role it plays in the enterprise, its key elements and more to understand the domain.
  • IT Governance Guides: Detailed guidance on implementing IT Governance for impact.
  • IT Governance Process: Step by step process to implement IT Governance
  • IT Governance Frameworks: This chapter provides references on the various frameworks supporting IT Governance. An IT Governance Framework can assist in implementing a robust IT Governance Capability in your organization.
  • IT Governance Templates: Practical outlines that can be used to create your IT Governance Strategy and Plan.
  • IT Governance Best Practices: What is the best way to implement IT Governance in the enterprise? How can we learn from the experience of our peers who have successfully implemented IT Governance in their organization?
  • IT Governance Samples: Real world implementation samples and deliverables.
  • IT Governance Case Studies: Real world samples and examples of IT Governance. Academic research on leading edge IT Governance topics supported by their implementation.
  • IT Governance Audit and Assessment: Evaluate current IT Governance implementation to find effectiveness and areas of improvement.
  • IT Governance Maturity Model: Improve IT Governance capability using these models.
  • IT Governance Tools: Get a leg up on implementing IT Governance using these automated tools
  • Compliance: References that explore the compliance domain
  • Risk Management: references that provide insight on enterprise risk management

Featured References in the IT Governance BoK

CIO Training on IT Governance

IT Governance Groups on CIO Index

IT Governance Portal