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# What Is IT Governance?
> The framework of policies, structures, and processes that ensure IT investments support business objectives, manage risk appropriately, and deliver measur...

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Governance

Intermediate
## What Is IT Governance?
What Is IT Governance? IT Governance the framework of policies, structures, and processes that ensure IT investments support business objectives, manage risk appropriately, and deliver measurable value. IT governance defines who makes technology decisions, how those decisions are made, and how outcomes are measured.

## Why This Matters for Your Business
Without IT governance, technology decisions are made in silos — departments buy incompatible tools, security standards vary, and IT spending has no clear connection to business priorities. Governance provides the structure to align IT investments with strategy, manage risk consistently, and demonstrate ROI.

## Related Governance Terms

[Intermediate
## Technology Governance
The broader discipline of governing all technology decisions and investments across an organization — encompassing IT governance but also extending to operational technology (OT), digital transformation initiatives, data governance, and emerging technology adoption.](https://griffinitgroup.com/it-glossary/technology-governance) [Intermediate
## IT Risk Management
The process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with information technology. IT risk management evaluates threats to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT systems and data, then implements controls proportionate to the risk level.](https://griffinitgroup.com/it-glossary/it-risk-management) [Intermediate
## IT Compliance
The practice of ensuring that IT systems, processes, and data handling meet the requirements of applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies. IT compliance spans data privacy (PIPEDA, GDPR), security standards (SOC 2, ISO 27001), and industry-specific regulations.](https://griffinitgroup.com/it-glossary/it-compliance) [Intermediate
## Governance Framework
A structured model that defines the principles, policies, structures, and processes for governing an organization's IT resources. Common governance frameworks include COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001, and NIST — each providing different perspectives on IT management and control.](https://griffinitgroup.com/it-glossary/governance-framework)

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