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Goals Achieved in enhancing IT Governance Practices

The risk of not having a framework toward the usage of technology has been addressed.
The next endeavour is to work on expanding adoption and sustenance of practices.
The information systems audit/IT governance assessments drive and forge a learning
enthusiasm towards COBIT. This creates the need for all auditees to develop and acquire
skills and knowledge of COBIT resources. The training initiatives of ITGAF are positioned
to fill the required resource gaps through trainings, workshops and conferences. The
ITGAF Process Maturity Award gives the incentive to demonstrate a high level of process
improvement. Thus, a full life-cycle process for continuous improvement has been set in
place.
According to Mr. Yassir Amiri, Director General of the Financial Audit Department and
Chairman of ITGAF:
“ITGAF is the next step to reiterate our commitment to assure information technology
governance and encourage adopting leading practices for IT governance within government
departments/organizations/companies. I hope these initiatives gain further momentum
in the coming years, and we expand research and educational activities to lead the thinking
and ultimately be in service to the community and region.”
According to Mr. Tariq Al Ghaith, Director of Information Systems Audit and President of
ITGAF:
“Today, for most organizations, success in the achievement of business goals depends
directly on the extent and capability of technology enablement. In such an environment,
governance over technology usage is as critical as any other corporate governance function.
Effective information technology governance helps ensure that it supports business goals,
maximizes business investment in technology, and appropriately manages information
technology-related opportunities and risks.”

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