- Overlap between COBIT and other frameworks
There is significant overlap between COBIT processes and processes defined in other frameworks like ITIL. Organizations may end up with redundant processes if implementing multiple frameworks[6].
- Similar activities across processes
Many COBIT processes involve similar activities around planning, monitoring, reporting etc. There may be some redundancy in how these common activities are carried out across different processes[1].
- Overlapping responsibilities
Different processes may assign similar responsibilities to different roles, creating potential redundancies in accountability[1].
- Redundant organizational structures
Organizations sometimes created separate teams or departments for each of the COBIT domains, leading to siloed mentalities and redundant efforts[1].
- Redundant documentation
The process of creating and passing around documentation for different COBIT processes can be redundant in some cases where issues could be resolved more directly[1].
- Overlap between governance and management
While COBIT aims to separate governance and management, there can still be some overlap between governance and management processes and activities[9].
- Redundancy in control objectives
Some control objectives across different COBIT processes may address similar issues, leading to potential redundancies[3].
- Overlap in enablers
The seven enablers defined in COBIT (principles, policies, processes, structures, etc.) may have some overlapping elements[2].