IT General Controls and Role of Automation in Modern Governance

IT general controls form the foundation of a strong governance framework by ensuring systems are reliable, secure and operated in a controlled manner. Covering areas such as change mgmt, access management, backup and recovery play a critical role in managing technology risks and supporting regulatory compliance. As organisations evolve their digital landscape, automation is being leveraged to execute, monitor and evidence controls more efficiently, enabling continuous monitoring, reducing manual effort, improving consistency and enhancing overall assurance over technology environments.