"An IT governance framework and supporting toolset that allows managers to bridge the gap between control requirements, technical issues, and business risks. COBIT enables clear policy development and good practice for IT control throughout organizations. COBIT is managed by the IT Governance Institute and the Information Systems Audit and Control Foundation® (ISACF)." (Tilak Mitra et al, "SOA Governance", 2008)
"COBIT is a set of standards from the IT Governance Institute relating to IT Governance. It defines a set of governance control objectives to help guide the IT organization in making appropriate decisions for each domain." (Martin Oberhofer et al, "Enterprise Master Data Management", 2008)
"An internationally accepted IT governance and control framework that aligns IT business objectives, delivering value and managing associated risks." (Linda Volonino & Efraim Turban, "Information Technology for Management" 8th Ed., 2011)
"An IT framework with a focus on governance and managing technical and business risks." (Marcia Kaufman et al, "Big Data For Dummies", 2013)
"A management framework used for IT governance. COBIT 5 is based on five principles and provides organizations with a set of good practices they can apply to IT management and IT governance." (Darril Gibson, "Effective Help Desk Specialist Skills", 2014)
"A process-based information technology governance framework that represents a consensus of experts worldwide. It was codeveloped by the IT Governance Institute and ISACA." (Robert F Smallwood, "Information Governance: Concepts, Strategies, and Best Practices", 2014)
"A framework that provides best practices for IT governance and control." (Weiss, "Auditing IT Infrastructures for Compliance" 2nd Ed., 2015)
"Provides guidance and best practice for the management of IT processes" (ITIL)
