ISO/IEC TR 38502 – IT Governance Framework Conformity Assessment
Overview
ISO/IEC TR 38502 provides guidance on the governance of IT within organizations. Our assessment helps:
Evaluate your IT governance framework against international standards
Identify gaps in IT decision-making and oversight structures
Align IT strategy with business objectives
Improve value delivery from IT investments
Who It's For
Corporate boards and executive teams
CIOs and IT leadership teams
Organizations undergoing digital transformation
Companies preparing for COBIT or ISO 38500 implementation
Regulated industries with strict IT governance requirements
Why an IT Governance Assessment Matters
Strategic Alignment: Ensure IT supports business goals
Risk Management: Identify governance-related IT risks
Value Optimization: Maximize return on IT investments
Stakeholder Confidence: Demonstrate effective IT oversight
Scope of Our Assessment
Governance Framework: Structure and processes
Strategic Alignment: IT-business integration
Value Delivery: IT investment performance
Risk Management: IT risk oversight
Resource Optimization: People, processes and technology
Performance Measurement: Metrics and monitoring
Our 6-Step Assessment Process
Scoping Workshop: Define assessment objectives
Document Review: Policies, charters, and reports
Leadership Interviews: Board, executives, and IT management
Process Evaluation: Decision-making and oversight
Gap Analysis: Against ISO/IEC TR 38502 guidelines
Final Report: Conformity Assessment with improvement roadmap
Deliverables
Conformity Assessment Certificate
IT Governance Maturity Report
Strategic Alignment Evaluation
Governance Improvement Plan
Board-Level Presentation Package
Why Company Certification Int.?
Governance Experts: Assessors with CGEIT and IT governance certifications
Board-Level Experience: Understand executive perspectives
Practical Approach: Actionable recommendations
Global Standards Alignment: Integrates with COBIT and ISO 38500
FAQ
Q: Is this a certification?
A: No, this is a conformity assessment against guidance standards, providing validation of your IT governance framework.
Q: How does this differ from an IT audit?
A: We focus on governance (decision-making and oversight) rather than operational controls.
Q: Who should participate in the assessment?
A: Board members, executives, and IT leadership for comprehensive evaluation.
Q: What's the typical duration?
A: 3-4 weeks depending on organization size and complexity.
Q: Can this help with regulatory compliance?
A: Yes, particularly for regulations requiring demonstrated IT governance.
Get Started
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The Certification Process
Online gap analysis allows us to see the current
- quality benchmark within your organization,
- the finances required
- the time required for this project (System and Certification Fee)
Your Estimate will be shared with you in 24 hours.
Upon Estimate Approval the project starts:
- A client executive is assigned to your project
- Contact information is shared with you
- The Payment details are provided to you
All Support is delivered Online.
The Client Executive will provide the Documentation Templates and explain to you how to amend it.
You will be required to perform the following tasks:
- Identify your core or business processes.
- Amend documentation that meets your business needs. (Policy statements, objectives, manuals, work instructions, job descriptions, forms.)
- Encourage employees to be aware of the new documented system
- Review, approve, and distribute the documents to those who need access to the information.
- Ensure procedures are being performed as documented.
- Ensure employees are trained properly for the tasks they are performing.
- Create effective reporting systems.
- Monitor the effectiveness of your processes through the use of measurable data, where possible.
- Review and take action to improve in the areas required.
- Plan internal auditing activities.
- Submit your management system documentation for review to ensure it complies with the applicable standard.
- Prepare for review by an external auditor to confirm that the system’s requirements are being satisfied and that the management system is implemented effectively.
- Obtain ISO Certifcaiton
- This periodic on-site review is usually conducted annually.
- It ensures that the certified business continues to comply with Standard requirements, as confirmed during the Recertification Audit at the certification cycle's outset.
- Most are conducted remotely.
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