Explanation
A guiding principle in the development of COBIT is that COBIT aligns with other related and relevant I&T standards, frameworks and regulations. This is based on the principle of integration, which states that
"governance of enterprise I&T should ensure integration into enterprise governance; alignment with other related standards, frameworks and regulations; and provision of a common language for all stakeholders" .
COBIT does not include or replace other standards, frameworks or regulations, but rather complements them by providing a holistic and comprehensive approach to governance of enterprise I&T.