The COBIT control objectives are generic in nature and address activities or tasks within IT processes. This way they are platform-independent. However, they are the OVERALL structure wherein more specific platform-related controls are to be defined. In fact, the general control objectives should REMAIN valid regardless of WHETHER one is controlling, for example, a mainframe platform or an office automation platform. It is obvious that CERTAIN aspects will require more emphasis in a GIVEN environment.

The COBIT control objectives are generic in nature and address activities or tasks within IT processes. This way they are platform-independent. However, they are the overall structure wherein more specific platform-related controls are to be defined. In fact, the general control objectives should remain valid regardless of whether one is controlling, for example, a mainframe platform or an office automation platform. It is obvious that certain aspects will require more emphasis in a given environment.