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# What Is TOGAF?
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## What Is TOGAF?
What Is TOGAF? TOGAF the Open Group Architecture Framework — a widely-used methodology for enterprise architecture that provides a systematic approach to designing, planning, implementing, and governing enterprise IT architecture. TOGAF's Architecture Development Method (ADM) guides organizations through iterative architecture cycles.

## Why This Matters for Your Business
TOGAF provides a vendor-neutral, industry-standard approach to enterprise architecture that prevents organizations from building IT environments ad hoc. For businesses undergoing digital transformation or major system overhauls, TOGAF ensures changes are planned holistically rather than piecemeal.

## Related Governance Terms

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## 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.](https://griffinitgroup.com/it-glossary/it-governance) [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)

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