10/13/2026
IT Governance vs. Data Governance vs. Cybersecurity - who owns what
These three functions play different roles, but they work best when aligned.
🔹 IT Governance focuses on technology strategy, investments, IT policies, and service delivery.
🔹 Data Governance ensures data quality, ownership, access, and lifecycle management.
🔹 Cybersecurity protects systems, networks, and data from threats, breaches, and attacks.
The key is knowing who is responsible for what - and ensuring these teams work together to reduce risks, improve compliance, and make better business decisions.
Does your organization have clear ownership across IT, data, and security?