What It Is

TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition (The Open Group Architecture Framework) is a vendor-neutral enterprise architecture framework. Its primary purpose is designing, planning, implementing, and governing enterprise-wide change. Core approach is the iterative Architecture Development Method (ADM), supporting tailoring for organizational context.

Key Components

• **ADM phasesPreliminary, Vision, Business/Data/Application/Technology Architectures, Opportunities, Migration, Governance, Change Management.
• **Content FrameworkDeliverables, artifacts, building blocks, metamodel.
• Enterprise Continuum, reference models (TRM, SIB, III-RM).
• Architecture Capability Framework for governance, skills, maturity. No fixed controls; certification via Open Group paths.

Why Organizations Use It

Aligns strategy with IT for efficiency, reuse, risk reduction. Enables vendor neutrality, ROI improvement, Boundaryless Information Flow. Builds trust via governance, compliance traceability. Strategic for transformations, avoiding lock-in.

Implementation Overview

Phased: preparation, assessment, target design, pilot, scale via ADM iterations. Applies to large enterprises across industries; tailoring essential. Requires repository, board, training; no mandatory audits, voluntary certification.

What It Is

APRA Prudential Standard CPS 234 (Information Security) is a binding prudential regulation issued by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority. Effective from 1 July 2019, it mandates APRA-regulated financial institutions to maintain information security capabilities commensurate with threats and vulnerabilities. Its risk-based approach emphasizes governance, controls, testing, and rapid incident notification to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of information assets, including those managed by third parties.

Key Components

• 11 core requirements spanning board accountability, role definitions, policy frameworks, asset classification, lifecycle controls, incident response, systematic testing, internal audit assurance, and APRA notifications (72 hours for material incidents, 10 business days for control weaknesses).
• Built on CIA triad principles with commensurability to risks.
• No formal certification; compliance via evidence-based assurance and supervisory review.

Why Organizations Use It

• Mandatory for APRA-regulated entities (banks, insurers, super funds) to avoid penalties, enforcement, and reputational damage.
• Enhances cyber resilience, stakeholder trust, and operational continuity.
• Provides competitive edge through robust third-party oversight.

Implementation Overview

• Phased: gap analysis, governance setup, asset classification, controls, testing, and monitoring.
• Applies to all sizes in Australian financial sector; audits via internal/external assurance.