Integrated IT Governance and Risk Management: A Framework for Compliance and Resilience

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Published: 2025-01-08
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15662/8gc2sm50
Keywords:
IT Governance, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk, COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Cloud Risk Management, AI Governance

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Ravikumar Mani Naidu Gunasekaran
Mountain House, CA 95391, USA

Abstract

The increasing reliance on information technology in modern enterprises has elevated the importance of integrated IT governance and risk management frameworks. Organizations face evolving risks related to cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, data integrity, and operational disruptions. Traditional siloed approaches to governance and risk management are no longer sufficient to address these complexities. This paper proposes an integrated framework that aligns IT governance principles with enterprise risk management strategies to ensure regulatory compliance and organizational resilience


By leveraging industry standards such as COBIT, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, and ITIL, along with emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and cloud computing, the proposed model enables proactive risk identification, continuous monitoring, and adaptive decision-making. The framework provides a scalable and structured approach for organizations to strengthen governance processes, enhance risk mitigation capabilities, and support sustainable digital transformation.


By leveraging industry standards such as COBIT, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, and ITIL, along with emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and cloud computing, the proposed model enables proactive risk identification, continuous monitoring, and adaptive decision-making. The framework provides a scalable and structured approach for organizations to strengthen governance processes, enhance risk mitigation capabilities, and support sustainable digital transformation.


 Emerging technologies such as AI, cloud computing, and RegTech are also discussed for their impact on governance models and risk landscapes. The paper concludes with recommendations for building adaptive governance structures and proactive risk cultures that can evolve with technological and regulatory change

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Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): International Journal of Research Publications in Engineering, Technology and Management

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How to Cite

Integrated IT Governance and Risk Management: A Framework for Compliance and Resilience. (2025). International Journal of Research Publications in Engineering, Technology and Management (IJRPETM), 8(1), 11836-11849. https://doi.org/10.15662/8gc2sm50

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