Implications for the Future of CobiT Systems in Higher Education: Putting Critical Research and Theory Into Practice

摘要

To successfully implement an IT governance program, it is important to understand management needs. This article describes the implications of a case study exploring the management aspects of implementing Control Objectives for Information and related Technology (CobiT~®) at South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) in Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. Throughout this study, which used CobiT 3rd Edition, the investigator observed the implementation of CobiT's fifth Deliver and Support process (DS5 Ensure systems security) pertaining to network security. This study attempts to understand the management needs that can contribute to or detract from the success of an IT governance program in higher education. This exploration examined both professional and personal needs. Practitioner and academic implications and suggestions for future research are discussed in the following sections.