Integrating Internal Control Frameworks for Effective Corporate Information Technology Governance

Abstract

This paper examines how several internal control frameworks can be integrated to achieve effective corporate information technology governance. Focusing on three popularized internal control frameworks---ERM, COSO, and COBIT5---can help organizations effectively achieve information technology governance through their interaction. The study uses a deductive approach. The fundamental tenet that emerges from this genre of early studies is that neither a single framework nor non-integrated multiple frameworks would suffice in achieving effective information technology security and governance. This research developed an integrated framework (see Figure No. 3) to fill the literature gap in this area.