Before diving into the Excel tool, we must understand the context. COBIT 5 used a Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) approach, rating processes from Level 0 (Incomplete) to Level 5 (Optimizing). COBIT 2019 replaced this rigid structure with a more nuanced Process Capability Model based on ISO/IEC 33000 (formerly ISO/IEC 15504).
However, theoretical rigor often clashes with practical necessity. Organizations need to perform self-assessments quickly, without expensive consultancy fees. The official COBIT 2019 publications provide performance management guides, but they lack a plug-and-play operational tool. This vacuum led to the community-driven development of the Maturity Assessment Tool XLS.
A critical feature missing from earlier versions—this tab cross-references each process attribute with specific COBIT 2019 Management Practice objectives and related ISO 27001:2022 controls. For compliance officers, this is gold: you can instantly see how a maturity score for APO12 (Risk Management) maps to ISO 27001 Annex A control 5.15. cobit 2019 maturity assessment tool xls 2021 repack
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Click the button "Calculate Maturity" (macro-driven). The tool will: Before diving into the Excel tool, we must
The 2021 repack uses trusted VBA macros to:
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The COBIT 2019 Maturity Assessment Tool XLS 2021 Repack represents a peak in practical governance tools. However, where do we go next?
Until then, the 2021 repack remains the most reliable, battle-tested version. It is not glamorous, but neither is governance. It is rigorous, transparent, and effective.
| Feature | This “2021 Repack” | ISACA COBIT 2019 Maturity Assessment Tool (Official) | GRC Platform (e.g., ServiceNow, RSA Archer) | |--------|-------------------|------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | Official ISACA approval | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Usually certified | | Cost | Free (illegal?) | ~$300–500 (members) | $$$ | | Macros & security | Unknown risk | Trusted signed macros | Cloud-based | | Process alignment | Suspect errors | Exact to COBIT 2019 | Configurable | | Reporting | Basic Excel charts | Professional PDF/Excel | Real-time dashboards | | Support | None | ISACA support & updates | Vendor support |
If you are using a legitimate (or properly templated) COBIT 2019 Maturity Assessment XLS from the 2021 era, you should expect these components: